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Posted 7/31/2013 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
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I had a laser turp in march 2012 and after four weeks things were not right and I had a bladder neck incision in October same year. In November had a uti and problems with pain chills and fever.I spoke to the NHS urologist and told him I was suspicious of the prostate because of family history with breast cancer and a faulty gene in the family.Because of the on going problems I asked him to remove the prostate, he refused.In April this year I paid to have it removed and the pathology came back PC Gleason 3-3 T2(a) .I was not using pads after 2 months however stil ED.
I have had a problem with frequent urination and some testicle pain , the urologist who did the operation that this will get better with time anybody out there who has had similar and what was your experience more frequent in day still going 3 times in the night any tips . Oh by the way I am 66 years old .
Posted 7/31/2013 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
I go 2 to 3 times a night just like I did be fore I was diagnosed. a prostectemy will cause lingering aches and pains for 6 months or more in the pelvic /genital area. It is good the incontenence resolved, the ED may never resolve, depending on whether your urologist spared the nerve bundles that control erections. If it is a major issue, there are ED specialist in your general area or a major city nearby. Technology has made great strides. Try google for one. Welcome to healingwell.
Posted 7/31/2013 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks logoslidat the surgery did spare both nerve bundles so that should help a bit with ED.This site is a great help.
Posted 7/31/2013 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
You should be using a vacuum pump, for blood flow and taking viagra or some pd5 inhibitors when there is any sense of action going on. I was 2 years out before any thing happened but it did. At your age , I can say with confidence it will never be the same, but usable, just nothing that spontaneous. Good luck.
Also there are drugs to help with freq urination. Plus the usual ,no no's. diuretic drinks, coffee citrus juices. personally I drink all of the above and don't like drugs lessen I really need them. Good luck
Posted 7/31/2013 8:58 PM (GMT 0)
First, welcome to the forum. Sorry you need us but glad you found us. Hope we can help.

I'll more or less echo what Logos said. It'll take a while for those nerves to come back online (even a successful nerve-sparing procedure bothers the nerves and they tend to sulk for six months to a year or two). But, usually, they do start working again. In the meanwhile you might want to use a pump, or the pills, or injections to keep you hydraulics in working order.

As for getting up a few time a night to pee. My advice is to make sure you have a clear path from your bed to the facility. Most men who have had their prostates removed can whiz like water being poured from a bucket. I sure can. As long as there is nothing in my way to trip me I can usually get back to bed before I completely wake up. It's only really a problem when I step on the dog in the darkness.
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