In the UK, there are plenty of internet stores selling pads of various types. I'm sure it must be the same in the US - this avoids any embarrassment you may feel when buying in-store. Also, they tend...
I know what you mean because I'm finding the same. I thought I was going to have to walk around with my pelvic floor muscles squeezed hard for the rest of my life but, instead, I'm finding they can...
Hello David - Welcome back from the Gates of Hell. I'm pleased that you have some relief at last. Hope all's well when the catheter comes out. Take care, Roger...
Well done, Geezer! That's a very encouraging post to those of us facing the same problems. I look forward to being able to spend a day out and about in London! Take care, Roger...
I'm not a medic, but have you had your urine tested since you completed the antibiotic treatment to see whether any bacteria or leucocytes are present that might indicate continued infection? In any...
Hi David, So sorry to read of all your problems. My thoughts are with you and I hope your next post will bring better news. Take care, Roger...
Pseudoephedrine has been replaced by phenylephrine in some OTC medicines used as decongestants. Some of these products still carry the brand name of Sudafed. In the UK, the original Sudafed is still...
I understand the point you are making, CapnLarry, and I suspect that in a few years' time the use of the more sensitive tests will be so widespread that it will be unavoidable to not know your PSA...
Assuming no treatment is being proposed until levels reach, say, 0.2 ng/mL, then unless you are lucky enough to be in the group that is 0.1 ng/mL? Roger...
Do you mean Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)? If so, which country are you in because Sudafed is still OTC from pharmacists in many countries? Roger...
Hi IKE-D, I've seen those three phases to full continence posted before but, at least for me, Phase III doesn't apply as written. I'm still only a little way through Phase II but from very early on...
Hi James, Regarding what Overhauled posted, I have experience of the Dribblestop - http://www.dribblestop.com/ and http://www.incontinenceclamp.com/ . The Dribblestop is designed to clamp off the...
A very good result, Psaltiri. You ask what counts as undetectable. Speaking as a chemist who was involved with all sorts of analytical tests (but never with the determination of PSA levels), the...
Well done Bob. Your post is encouraging for those of us on the same journey. Roger...
Congratulations on the zero! And on achieving total continence as well as overcoming ED. Great to know there's light at the end of the tunnel. Roger...
Hi Buckeye, I'm not sure what is "normal" but there are many in a similar situation to yourself, me included. I'm also 2 months post RP and my incontinence is similar to yours although I am seeing...
The strategy you are proposing, David, is logical and makes sense. Taking a step back, as you intend, is the right thing to do, rather than being bounced into something you are uncomfortable with....
Good news, and an interesting, informative posting. Thanks, Roger...
Hi Jerry, I live in the UK and I can confirm that you are entitled to a second opinion on the NHS if you want one. I've no personal experience of the HIFU route but the UK health authorities are not...
Good luck Ed, All the best, Roger...
I experienced no pain when my catheter was removed, just a strange sensation bordering on mild discomfort. But I don't recall it being "yanked" out - a more gentle approach was taken by my nurse!...
Hi David, Thanks for sharing your feelings and problems. I'm fairly new to this forum but already I've come to appreciate what a helpful and supportive group it is, in no small part to the role...
That's great news, David. It doesn't get any better. Roger...
Great news, geezer! In fact, the very best of news! Long may the zeros continue. Roger...
Thanks, Ted, I'm doing my pelvic floor exercises but I have been warned that you can do too many which tires out the muscles. The point I was making in my posting is that my lack of progress in the...
Hi Engineer, When was your catheter removed? It can't have been very long ago if you're only 12 days out of surgery on 24 June. It's very early days for you, and your bladder, external sphincter and...
Hello everyone, I thought I’d give you an update! Following geezer’s suggestion, I got a specimen of my urine tested and I was diagnosed with a mild urinary tract infection. Within a couple of hours...
Well done Ted! It's inspiring to see someone making such good progress. I've seen it reported by others that the absence of the safety net of a pad provides that extra incentive to remain dry. Roger...
Very interesting statistics, Tony. Thanks for pulling them together. Roger...
Thanks, guys, for the prompt replies. Very helpful, as always. The article by Bill Landry in the link provided by jacketch is the best description I've read of the physiology that is involved and...
Hello again, I know that a number of participants on the forum recommend walking as a way of overcoming incontinence problems following a prostatectomy. I also see that some suggest doing Kegels...
Thanks again, guys, It's reassuring to know that others have been through the same experience as me and have come out the other end with such good results. I look forward to the time when I'm down to...
Thanks, guys ... for the reassurance and the advice. I'm getting checked out tomorrow to rule out a urinary tract infection, as Geezer suggested. I have no overt signs but there could be something...
Hello everyone, By searching this site, I've found some useful and reassuring information about incontinence following a prostatectomy. However, in the past couple of days my progress seems to be...