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Posted 4/8/2010 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
When researching PCa treatment side effects I have seen the mention of kegel exercises. Is this is basically training a different part of the body to hold the urine? I have seen it in the HIFU discussions. Is this specific to HIFU, or is it part of any treatment? I would expect it to be relevant for traditional surgery as well. Does radiation effect the urination process in the same way. It sounds like it would be a major torment to have to experience leaking if you relax some normally relaxed muscles. Is this as terrible as it sounds?
Posted 4/8/2010 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
Kegel exercises are to help you control the start/stop muscels and are used by all PCa guys as far as I know.
Posted 4/8/2010 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
Most docs suggest kegels, to promote continence. A few docs have suggested it is a waste of time/effort -- but I think they're in the minority.
Posted 4/8/2010 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Jim, our doctor suggested starting Kegels before surgery to help strengthen the bladder muscles. He's not sure they help but, in his words, "they don't hurt either." John has been doing them on and off for two years and he says they do help.
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