Leg pains after prostate surgery

hmurray

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Joined : Jan 2014

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Posted 1/1/2014 7:36 PM (GMT 0)

I had the prostate removed 3 weeks ago. Now I experience leg pains (backs of legs) from my butt down to my ankles. This occurs in the evenings and makes sleep elusive. I think it starts after sitting on the couch for a while.
It does not occur during the day.
Any ideas?

142

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Joined : Jan 2010

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Posted 1/1/2014 8:25 PM (GMT 0)

Check with your surgeon.

My first question would be - are you getting some reasonable daily exercise?
Have they put you on any ED drugs? Some cause muscle & back pains as side effects.

I had to use a doughnut cushion for months to limit perineal pain.

And, welcome to Healing Well!

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Posted 1/1/2014 10:29 PM (GMT 0)

hi....Welcome to the forum
I think you will get more advices from the snrs with your post surgery path report.

hmurray

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Joined : Jan 2014

Posts : 6

Posted 1/1/2014 10:50 PM (GMT 0)

Hi

Thanks for the welcome and quick response. I am active most of the day and walk outdoors for about 3/4 miles each day. Not back to work yet though.

InTheShop

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Posted 1/2/2014 1:07 AM (GMT 0)

Welcome to HW. Sorry you need to be here.

I'd say two things - either your couch is too hard or too soft. Maybe you should avoid it for a couple of days and see if that fixes it.

And a call to your doctor might be in order. Likely it's nothing but just part of the healing process but better to error on the side of caution and let the doc say it's nothing.

Keep us updated on your progress.
Andrew

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