He hasn't noticed any side effects....I think it says the usual...dry mouth etc..and I don't really know about contraindications?? He was just happy that "something" helped the incontinence. He had...
Just thought I would update everyone on the Tofranil medication that my dad started. It's been about 5 months that he's been on it and his incontinence is still about zero. I just talked to him a...
Thought I'd update those who want to know about my Dad's use of Tofranil. He's been on it for a little over a month and has been using less than 1 pad per day. He made an appointment with an...
KW, Did you happen to catch the update I did earlier this week on the improvement my Dad has had with incontinence after starting Tofranil? He noticed a pretty good improvement after only a couple of...
Hey all, I posted a while ago about my father being prescribed Tofranil to help with incontinence and thought I would give a short update on his progress. He is 15 weeks post surgery, has been more...
According to my Dad....Do not use Gold Bond powder.....intense burning....also do not use Aloe Vera gel!!! Both were a BIG OUCH Julie...
According to what I read: "Mayo Clinic" Tofranil causes the bladder muscle to relax while causing the smooth muscles at the bladder neck to contract. Another site reported that it causes increased...
Hey All, My dad just went to his first follow up visit with his surgeon since surgery in August. He is having issues with incontinence and the doc prescribed Tofranil. It's an "older" antidepressant,...
Laswell, So very sorry about the loss of your son. Our familly also is a survivor of suicide. My 24 year old brother completed a suicide almost 20 years ago and it was devistating for everybody. My...
Hey all, My dad had his surgery August 24th, and just got the result of his first post-op PSA, which was taken approximately 2 months post surgery. Anyway his number was 0.1, I said YIPPEE...but then...
How about http://www.candrugstore.com it looks like they carry viagra (brand name) for 4 dollars and some change.....40 pills of 100mg for 175.78 including shipping. Anybody try this place???? Julie...
Hey all, Another question for Dad. I've seen mention of "All Day Chemist" and have visited their website. There's something a little scary about ordering meds from India...although the cost...
So sorry about this setback. Take care of yourself and each other. Julie...
Asking this question for my dad...he is going to read through his information to see if he can answer it and I suggested he call the surgeon as well, and I told him I would ask you all. He is 1 week...
Hey all, Just an update and a couple of questions. My dad had robotic surgery at University of Michigan (fortunately BEFORE their football loss to Appalachia, wouldn't want any distracted surgeons)...
Well the good news is we are going home today (sunday). They finally let him walk last night about 9:30pm, and the "leak" to the jtube slowed down, so this morning they pulled that out and we should...
No, they don't want him walking, the staff has him on bedrest because they said there is a leak somewhere and that is why his drain tube has urine in it. Supposidely the leak will heal itself, but...
Hi all, This is Julie posting with a surgery update. My Dad's surgery was yesterday, friday and took about 2.5 hours. But it took them 5 hours to move him to his room and he did not get up and walk...
Hi All, I have posted once in the past, and keep up with you by reading your posts. My father was diagnosed in the first of June and goes in tomorrow for da Vinci surgery. He's going to University of...
Thanks all for your responses...of course you all know the turmoil we are having. I think Dr. Wood is at least a good place to start and that will probably be where my Dad decides to have surgery. I...
Hi All, My father was just diagnosed with PC this week. He is 65. I think his stats are PSA 7.4, Gleason 4+3, t2a, and that's all I really know. He has been watching his PSA for several years with...