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'I'm the UK's first female to be prescribed erection pills - but there's one side effect'


Katie Newell, 36, was prescribed Cialis for her chronic kidney disease stage two and loin pain haematuria syndrome (LPHS) - a condition causing severe unexplained groin pain

Against all odds, Katie now celebrates a "new lease of life," managing daily tasks with ease, from reaching high shelves to walking and even urinating without a catheter, thanks to reduced pain. Meanwhile, Medical News Today highlights that the pill, while commonly associated with erectile dysfunction, can be used off-label to relax ureter muscles, aiding in the easier passage of ureteral stones. Katie Newell with mum Maria (Image: No credit)Her health issues include frequent kidney infections and stones, with severe groin pain managed by 12-hour ketamine infusions during each flare-up.

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