Question for the ART / SRT guys

Hey there gents -


I once again find myself in a position of needing some advice / support. I finished my ART Therapy on May 28th. The worst of the side effects at the time was fatigue. 3-4 weeks after the last session, I started to get a burning sensation when I urinated first thing in the morning, but as the day progressed the burning went away. about a week later the burning was pretty constant each time I had to go.

I contacted my RO and he said not to worry, just stay the course and this too shall pass. Another week and it wasn't getting any better - so I called my Urologist. My concern was that there may be a an infection or something else going on. He prescribed Cipro as an antibiotic and Phenazopyrid for the pain. A week later and no change.

The burning seems to be basically toward the tip of the penis. Anyone have similar issues after ART / SRT? I am able to urinate without "forcing" and I am able to empty my bladder. It's kinda freakin me out - not to mention how uncomfortable it is when you have to pee.

Any tips or advice???

Thanks guys.....

Also try Flomax as it helps with the urinary system. I am on Jalyn, combination of Avodart and Flomax.

I had both IMRT and HDR brachytherapy and only had one day of urinary pain due to the catheter used for the first HDR procedure. My rad onc starts everone on Flomax one month before radiation and keeps them on for a few months after.

Since Avodart is part of my ADT protocol I have stayed on the Jalyn.