Re: urinary problems

[Guest guest]

I have a friend who had symptoms much like yours (but no PCa). He had a really

enlarged bladder that had developed over the years and then began giving him

problems so he went to find out the cause. He had a large prostate and so a

Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy of the Prostate (TUMT) was performed. That

did not seem to solve the problem and in fact he started having even greater

problems. Began having significant bladder spasms (overfilled) and had to go the

self catheter route. A couple of months ago he had a TURP. That finally fixed

his problem.

All cases are different but perhaps this one at least gives you some ideas for

your situation.

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> As I have stated here before, I have had a Foley catheter since Oct 1st of

last year.

> Last week when I went back for an appointment to do another voiding trial,

the urologist said something very interesting. He said that is likely that I may

never be able to urinate on my own,

> What I am wondering is if anyone else with T3b and enlarged bladder has had

to have a catheter long term (indefinitely).

> They have me on Zoladex treatments every three months and are not opting for

RP or radiation.

> I can't imagine having to deal with a catheter the rest of my life. After

more than 4 months I still find it uncomfortable and bothersome. I would really

like to hear from anyone else in this situation and how they deal with it.

> Next month I go back for another shot and a PSA

>

> Dave Halvorsen

>

[Guest guest]

After the TUMT, thinking all was well he went home to recover. Within 3 or so

days he started having big-time pain and nausea. After a couple of days of this

back to the Uro. Problem - bladder spasms because he was not voiding and his

bladder was apparently hugely overextended (problem that had occurred over the

course of his life).

Put on catheter and after a week or so went to self cath. Intent was to retrain

bladder to do its thing. Didn't fully work out so back to URO for a TURP. Now

all is well uro-wise. Have no idea re: potency. I think he was to hold off on

any sex for several weeks; that time is probably only close to ending.

> >

> > As I have stated here before, I have had a Foley catheter since Oct 1st of

> last year.

> > Last week when I went back for an appointment to do another voiding trial,

> the urologist said something very interesting. He said that is likely that I

> may never be able to urinate on my own,

> > What I am wondering is if anyone else with T3b and enlarged bladder has

> had to have a catheter long term (indefinitely).

> > They have me on Zoladex treatments every three months and are not opting

> for RP or radiation.

> > I can't imagine having to deal with a catheter the rest of my life. After

> more than 4 months I still find it uncomfortable and bothersome. I would

> really like to hear from anyone else in this situation and how they deal

> with it.

> > Next month I go back for another shot and a PSA

> >

> > Dave Halvorsen

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I agree with . Depending on the severity of your operation and what your

doctor did during your operation may depend how long it takes you to recover. I

had my operation on Oct 12th, 2009. My GS was 9 and the doctor had to scrape the

bowel, I was pretty far gone. My first month, I was going all the time. I went

thru 270 pads (9 per day) that first month. Now at the 3 month mark, I am at 6

per day and even getting better, especially at night. I had been getting up 3

times a night. Now I am able to hold it thru the night and make it sometimes the

25 steps to the toilet.

Keep doing the exercises and it will come along.

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