Flowmax and incontenince. Was: Post Brachytherapy problems-Radiation burns-Intermittent self-catheterization

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Andy Wagner wrote:

> I had a call last evening from a friend who had a RP three months after

> mine. He still has problems with incontinence 2 years after the operation.

> He does his kegels to no avail. Normally it is male guards but diapers when

> he walks any distance.

>

> Does flomax help control it?

I'm not an expert, but my understanding is that Flomax is for the

opposite problem, inability to urinate. It relaxes certain

muscle tissue that could otherwise restrict the flow of urine.

Your friend would probably be worse off on Flomax than he is now.

There are other things that can help, including a clamp that can

be put on the penis, affectionately known as a " geezer squeezer " .

A good urologist can present all the options to your friend.

Alan