Medical problems again.

[BigBill]

The doc called it a over active bladder. He said the radiation for prostate cancer caused it. Then he said I got you five more years of life. It’s going on six years since it’s in remission. The doctor talks in riddles.

But what do I do with a over active bladder? I’m like my old 80’s v8 cj7 jeep it couldn’t pass a gas station, I can’t pass a bathroom. Lol

 

[carpriver]

I understand what you are talking about. My doctor has tried everything. And none of it works, he is suggesting Botox injections every 2 months to relax the bladder. I have been on 2 or 3 meds for my prostate, the last check up the digital exam the doc said he thinks my prostate was the size of a pea. Being a Vietnam vet the idea was to shrink it the reduce the risk of cancer. But having to pee every time I stand up is fun.

 

[BigBill]

I can’t do anything I’m busy in the bathroom.

 

[carpriver]

Bill is that on your answering machine?

 

[walter o]

Like i like to tell the younger people "don't stand between an old man and the bathroom"Ain't getting older FUN

 

[sureshotbob]

I'm on my 3rd medication to help control the urge to urinate .
So far they help a little bitt for a short time but not for long.
I must have to go 20 or more times a day.

 

[BigBill]

Sometimes I can’t hold it. I’m imbarrised. I just stay home. I need a clothes pin or a shutoff valve.

I never answer the phone. I can’t get there fast enough.

 

[cougar14]

Sometimes I get the feeling this problem isn't given much consideration by the medical field (research) because it affects mainly older men who probably aren't very active anymore, and is more of a nuisance than a disease. I take Cardura (I'm 70) which works for me, but I must say the 15 pounds I lost last year made a big difference. So if you can, try taking a little load off, maybe your meds might be more effective.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I find if I don't drink anything, I go less; but only slightly less.

 

[16thVACav]

I need a clothes pin or a shutoff valve.

Had the same problem following prostate surgery last year. Used a "Cunningham clamp" and did exercises for about six weeks, and eliminated about 99% of the problem.

 

[walter o]

DON"T quit drinking water the side effects of dehydration are worse than
many trips to the john.

 

[rwsmith]

You have my sympathy,....

I can't go when I'm in the restroom, but HAVE to go when I'm out of one. At least I don't have cancer as of late. Incontinence is a small price to pay for living I guess.

 

[pinduck]

I just regard it as part of my exercise routine.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

I just regard it as part of my exercise routine.

I like that...exercise! I'm 74 so I'm going to go with this as an exercise program.

I'm right here with you guys. I had robotic surgery 9 years ago and had the prostate removed.

Three or maybe four years ago PSA started rising again and I had 37 radiation treatments. PSA is now 8x higher than after radiation.

I need to exercise again right now...maybe I will make it in time!

 

[pinduck]

Yes, exercise, I’m 84, already had a Quadruple bypass, carotid, Doc tried to convince I should have the other carotid done but I turned him down, at my age will take my chances.
Glen

 

[BigBill]

The urologist told me the radiation caused this..

 

[amazingflapjack]

I just prayed for you all.

 

[rwsmith]

Indeed.....

I just prayed for you all.

Reading these make my problems seem unimportant. I just spend too much time in and on my way to the bathroom.