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Posted 3/20/2008 5:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All,

I am a new member to the site, and guess this has been discussed many times. I had my prostate removed (rp) on Dec 17th 2007. The one surprise since then is that I still find the need for frequent urination, the twist being that it is more "urgent" than before. I have avoided mishaps so far, but feel it is getting worse not better. I am 51, and haven't had a clean bill of health yet because i haven't had a follow up PSA (I am heading to the hospital today).

Any thoughts??

Posted 3/20/2008 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bostonb,
I had a similar problem, but it was only in the first couple of weeks. My doctor said it was bladder spasms, and would go away shortly. It did, but in your case you are farther out fom surgery than I was. It's funny, but when I am busy I go hours and hours without having to go. If I'm sitting around doing nothing it seems I have to go quite a bit more often. Mention your problem to the doctor, and see what he says. Count your blessings that you haven't had any accidents! Many of us are still having a problem holding it when we get the urge. Good Luck!
Best,
Mike
Posted 3/20/2008 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi BostonB: Maybe it relates to how much fluid intake you have at one time. For example, I find that sometimes I neglect to drink as much water as I should throughout the day and of course I don't want to load up on fluids before bedtime.
So, then I wake up very thirsty the following day and proceed to drink about three or four 8-ounce glasses of water witihin about an hour, along with my coffee.
AND THEN -- it's like urgency time, if ya get my drift. I can barely make it to the bathroom.
BUT -- when I'm more cognizant of the amount of fluids I drink throughout the day, I don't have that problem. I'm wondering if you're also slamming a lot of fluids into your system at once.

Also, anxiety and stress can play into what you're talking about. If that's the case, when you get your first Zero-Zilch-Nada- PSA score back, you'll be fine.
Best to ya. Keep us posted.
Tom
Posted 3/21/2008 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
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