Unfortunately, I am almost four years out and still have to get up every ninety minutes at night to pee. No medications have helped as yet. Careful with liquid intake during the evening and I still...
mwharem - I had no setback incontinence wise after the surgery to clear the blockage. The small amount of leakage and frequent trips to the bathroom at night all seem to be a result of subsequent...
I also recieved an incision of some type along the uretha to unblock it, and stop the problem but not with a laser. I can't remember the name of the procedure. Since that surgery, although the uro...
The "train" is a big waste of money and just a tool for developers along the route to get rich. I'm retired from the Navy, but work full time - would get bored otherwise and the extra money is...
Things are fine here as long as you have lots of money and don't mind spending half of each day in traffic. Lucky we live Hawaii!!...
Will be getting a knee replacement and surgeon insisting on catheter for "a couple of days" after because of spinal anesthesia and nerve block in leg. Currently have very minor incontinence problems...
Retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer (Intelligence) after 28 years. Currently work as Investigator for Honolulu Police Commission....
Actually, I wish it was stress. Then I would know how to work the problem. Actually, living here with the perfect weather, slow pace of living, great food, a great and non-demanding job, great...
I agree that the "0" PSA is worth the inconvenience of occaisional wet pants....
Had my open surgery 10/09 and finished radiation 7/10. Since radiation, things have been lousy. I have to get up to pee three times a night (no medication has helped to relieve this problem). Walk...
Three positive margins found after surgery. PSA increased, had salvage radiation. Prior to the radiation, incontinence was negligible. After radiation, have to get up every 1-2 hours nightly to pee....
The possibility of infection is real. I was given an antibiotic in conjunction with the biopsy, but the next day I had high fever and felt like I was going to die. Urology eventually gave me another...
Really hate to see you go, but I totally understand the problem with the few "my way is the only way" guys that harass others on this forum. I no longer feel like posting because of this problem....
I had stricture surgery after dilation failed to correct the problem. Same day surgery, and I have had a great stream ever since. Doctor did say there was no guarantee that new scar tissue would not...
Absolutely. Bowel movements increased from one each morning to three a day. Also "wet farts" and leakage. Also bad urgency sometimes that can be a real mess if there is no bathroom nearby. Guess it...
Possible success!!!! Last night was the first night in over 18 months I did not have to get up and pee. But, I still woke up twice, didn't feel the urge, and went back to sleep. Now if only my brain...
Still not helping me. I'm getting up three times a night. At least I haven't had the wetting problem again. I'm going to hang in there for the month worth of pills and then see what the Urologist...
Picked up my Vesicare yesterday. Took pill as directed prior to going to bed. Went to bed at 10:30 and woke up at 12:00 because I had wet myself. Only the third time since surgery almost two years...
Eighteen months out from SRT and still going to the bathroom 2-3 times a night and urgency during the day. RO tried Detrol and Ditropan, both of which didn't help. Went back to my Uro yesterday and...
Having had roids for years before my cancer including some really painful surgery I was concerned. My radonco started me on fiber supplements on a daily basis prior to treatment. I never stopped...
I had non-nerve sparing two years ago. I am really amazed that slowly but surely things (or the thing!!) is coming back to life without the help of meds. I guess there is always hope if you are...
For English Alf - We continue to travel in the same zone - I wet the bed the other night for the first time since surgery two years ago and yesterdy, while standing by the sink filling a pitcher with...
English Alf - At least I am not alone in the SE of the RT. I finished in July 2010, just after you and my symptoms match yours exactly - wet farts, several bowel movements a day, last bit not coming...
Need to get it checked by urologist. If it is a stricture and it blocks the flow completely, you will be in for some pain and a trip to the ER. I had a couple of strictures, both of which started...
I two suffered with an infection after the biopsy, cured with IV antibiotics. But, I would still go through the procedure again. The results are important. Squid....
I followed all the prep instructions and took the antibiotic that was provided the day of the biopsy. Unfortunately, I too developed an anti-biotic resistant e-coli infection a couple days later that...
By the way, the procedure itself is no big deal. Under anesthesia, a few hours of recovery, and then go home. I think I had to have a cath for a few days to a week after. Can't remember, so it wasn't...
I had the procedure in March 2010 and have had no diminishing of flow. The flow is not as strong as right after the initial RP, but is just fine. I'm hoping that the scar tissue problem is one less...
I went through a coupke of unsuccessful dilations and finally a urothomy, which seems to have dont the trick for me. The uro did warn me that there are no guarantees and he wouldn't be surprised if I...
Thanks all. As Michael says, this problem of no sleep can affect every aspect of your life. I'll see what the doc comes up with next visit. I'm not holding my breath. On the plus side, at least I...
I wake up because of the urge to pee. Even even sometimes have dreams regarding peeing that have caused me to wake up. Wake up at 12:00-12:30, 2:00-2:30 and 3:30-4:00. I cut out liquids at 6:00. I do...
Over a year out from radiation and major problem is lack of sleep due to getting up 2-3 times a night to pee. I am really worn out the next day and it is becoming a major factor in my life - the lack...
Amen to the "don't trust a fart after radiation". Haven't been able to safely pass gas away from a toilet since I was zapped. Nothing like a wet fart to ruin your day at work. Squid....
David, good video. It was nice to put a face to the name. Looking forward to seeing the two videos. Squid....
I guess everyone is definately different. I am almost two years out from surgery and a little over one year out from radiation. Before this started, I always slept the whole night thru. Now I get up...
Feel for you. Have had three kidney stones pass - worst pain ever. Good luck. Squid....
David, wish I could pass some of the luck back to you!!!!...
Got my one year post SRT PSA today - still <.1. Still having to pee 2-3 times a night. Other than that, radiation seems to have done the trick. Still having ED problem. Now if I only could get age...
Other than his warped knowledge of Prostate cancer and the need for PSA testing, I really like this guy. After I told him I won't second guess my decisions, he moved on to the medical problems that...
After 45 plus years of dealing with the military heath care system, they finally turned me loose into the wonder ful workld of Medicare and Tricare. The new policy is when you turn 65, off you go to...
When I was having stricture problem I too asked my uro about a stent and he , like some others, said they were hard to remove and not a good idea. This new Spanner sounds good. If my stricture...
I had a bladder neck incision also to deal with a stricture. So far no problems. The doc did say it could recoccur, but so far no problems - one year out. I would definately prefer never to have a...
You're not alone. I have the same problem in my right knee and the pain is getting really bad (does take the mind off of PCa once in a while). I'll be seeing Ortho surgeon in a week to see if now is...
David, sounds like your doc has a good plan. It's amazing that he will spend such a long time discussing things with you. More doctors should take the time to talk things out with patients. Seems...
I hope the night time urinary frequency doesn't become chronic - I haven't had a full nights sleep since SRT. I go about every 90 minutes. Thought about taking something to let me sleep all night...
Interesting question. I finished SRT one year ago and was 99.9% continent. The last few months I have had one "accident" while sleeping on the couch and last night for no reason, I had a major spill...
I went thru a couple of scopes, dilation, and then surgery to correct stricture problem. The main thing is to get it checked before you get a total blockage and the real pain begins. As far as the...
Great news for a change. It's great when a deserving person gets to use the system the way it was intended. Have a ittle prime beef with some of the money. It's especially good charbroiled!!!!! Squid....
Well said. The bottom line on all of this is we should never beat up on someone because of their treatment or doctor decision. It is a personal thing that we all have to live with. We should pass on...
Compiler, my rant was not meant specifically for you - just a general observation over a long period. Not even especially relevant to your current post. I just needed to get it off my chest. Squid....