For what it's worth, my urologist PSA has reported an "undetectable" PSA since the 2010 procedure. My internist's PSA has been 0.01, 0.02, 0.03 and just recently 0.04. Appears to be a 0.01 increase...
I just had this conversation with my uro this week. My leakage is minimal, but still requires a pad and I'm looking for treatment options. He said that most men need to have the injections repeated...
Aha! Normally the recipe calls for raisins, but we like to use craisins (dried cranberries.) Didn't eat any yesterday or today and things are much better. I feel a bit foolish now that I realize the...
I haven't yet indicted broccoli, but suspect the vegetable mainly because of the mass quantities I've eaten past couple of days. Caffeine has some adverse effect but not so much alcohol. I'm pretty...
I have been virtually dry for 2-3 months. Occasional stress leakage, so still wear a light pad. Last two days have been very challenging. The only thing I can think of is I've been eating a lot of...
Good to learn about Michael's positive experience. I know Cymbalta is an anti-depressant that's prescribed in Europe for incontinence. This post is a good reminder that there are solutions. Thanks...
Hello klains, Everyone's experience is a little different. Seems most of us do quite well. A few have some difficulties, most of which are temporary. You've probably noticed by now that constipation...
Skeeter - Your story is much like mine, other than I could loose a few lbs. As others have said, welcome to the club that know wants to join. I probably can't be much help to your question, but for...
Quick answer, my Blue Cross policy covers ED drugs. I have a modest co-pay. I find half a 20mg Cialis is good for 2-3 days....
After my 12 core biopsy, blood in urine was gone in a few days. Semen took longer to clear up. You had 24 cores taken, so will likely produce more bleeding. One thing I've learned from reading on...
Using a pill cutter, I split 20 mg Cialis and find the 10 mg dosage is good for the published 36 hours. Perhaps a bit longer. Side effects are very minimal. Occasional leg aches and/or stuffy nose....
Same experience for me. I think it involves relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles to facilitate the BM, thereby removing control over the urine flow....
My dry orgasms seem to be more intense. Is it because there is no physical release, such as ejaculation? Frankly, I don't know. dogbot, I'm still experiencing stress incontinence, but don't seem to...
We won't go into how this antenna is frequency tuned. ;o)...
Amen brother!...
OK, my comment is little more than a "ditto" for both the blood on the outside of the catheter and its removal. Neosporin applied with a q-tip helped lubricate and heal any chafing. Nurse removed the...
MrGimpy said... Hi Pocketman, As you stated, " I was given the same advice. I've noticed that more leakage occurs after a diet soda. " Any carbonated soda would have had the same effect, even seltzer...
If his experience is like most of ours, his next big moment will be a bowel movement. Make take a few days to get that part of the plumbing working again. Welcome to the "other side."...
questionaboutit said... If you are having incontinence, aspartame should be avoided 100%. It is, according to my therapist, the worse bladder irritant. Long before my PCa, I had noticed that diet...
What a shame Ed. Very sorry for your loss. Steve...
I am taking 250mg magnesium daily and "officially" doing three sets of 10 Kegels daily. Hold for 10 seconds and rest for 10 seconds. I find myself doing additional at various time during the day...
My catheter removal experience from a previous post....
Cupcake - Recovery from PCa treatment is different for each of us. There doesn't seem to be a schedule. Our plumbing goes through a lot of trauma during surgery, and some of it is now gone. I am 12...
Headaches and muscle pain is a known Cialis side effect. I have not had headaches, but do experience some muscle pain. Tylenol seems to work, but I usually just ignore the leg aches. Not too...
While some experience results within 30 minutes, I've found Cialis doesn't take effect for a few hours. Many have muscle pain side effects, but usually nothing severe. I cut the 20 mg tablets in...
Holy moly! It was just 10 minutes ago that I told my wife I had what I think is my first post RP nocturnal erection last night. I had my first erection about 2 hours after catheter removal (almost...
Steve, This is encouraging news. I'm relatively new to PCa, but see and hear a lot of stories about guys not seeing long term improvement. Good to read you're leakage in manageable. I can tell by the...
Worried Guy said... Of the 18 months I "enjoyed' incontinence, I heard it was best to avoid: fruit juices, coffee, carbonated beverages, known diuretics, green tea, etc. After I read all the info...
Arch said... More clarity on this, when my bladder is full it comes out in 1 forceful stream, stronger than pre-surgery. If my bladder is only part full then its a split stream or spray. I...
Viper - Ditto on the above. The catheter was annoying, but the pain was minimal. Walking is very helpful toward healing and getting stuff functional....
Wigged, Welcome to forum. Sorry you are here. As you've already discovered, there is a wealth of experience and empathy here. The PCa "brotherhood" as been helpful to me, and I'm sure you will...
My surgeon, with 700+ procedures, flat out told me he'd be doing the surgery and his equally experienced partner would be the patient side assistant. I felt pretty confident and the results are...
Didn't realize my brain was even involved in this situation. (Although I've been accused of thinking with that part of the anatomy.) Perhaps this is related to training oneself to urinate on a...
Each week brings a new experience, or at least a modified one. This may be normal (if there is such a thing) but it is new to me. I've been doing my Kegels and progressing in the incontinence...
When my surgeon removed the catheter, he gave me samples and a subscription for Cialis, then counseled my wife and I to at least try before returning for my six week check up. Fortunately, we more...
Today I started wearing Tena pads, per 142's post. They are certainly more comfortable that the Depends. Since I thankfully do not need the capacity, the Tenas should work out well. This morning I...
Mike, As you've seen from the replies, and other threads on the subject, not all of us recover from incontinence the same. In fact, I've hardly seen any two guys recover from any of this the same....
Hello Triplex, As others have mentioned, we're sorry you need to be here but are pleased to welcome you. PCa is certainly serious and reason for concern, but not the end of the road. After my initial...
Hi Mel, I'm relatively new to PCA, but feel your pain brother. Think positive. This disease is difficult enough without allowing it to eat away at what we do have. Hang in there friend. Steve...
Attention is the first movement learned in basic training. Marching takes a little more effort. Knowing the little soldier is capable of learning is very positive....
My RRP was October 29. Just yesterday I had my first single pad day. During the past several weeks my experience has been varied. At first I didn't know when I had to go, so I just went every chance...
Eight weeks to the day I had my catheter removed. Took my wife to the theater and dinner. Got home and the single pad I'd worn all day was only spotted. We'll see what happens the next few days, but...
Holy moly! Both of my ring fingers are noticeably longer. I also just read that penis is typically three times the length of the thumb....
It's been almost two months now and the situation is much improved. I can go through most nights without a pad and getting up only once. Occasionally, not at all. Past couple of days, I've noticed...
Hi Mel, I was down all last week with a similar ailment. Feeling better today. Hopefully you will too. Best wishes for you upcoming PSA....
When my catheter was removed my doctor gave me samples and a Cialis prescription. Told my wife and I to at least try before my next visit....
Hello Mark, There have been some good responses to your questions. Since we are at about the same phase, I thought I'd contribute my two cents. I experienced different aches, pains and sensations,...
Hello Mag E May - sorry you have reason to be here, but welcome to the group. I've learned much and received a lot of encouragement here. I'm confident you will also....
Good idea. My son is 31 and a patient of the same doctor that detected my elevated PSA....