No caffeine or fizzy drinks!

Hi Ally52

I am Gleason 9

Treatable not curable, with aggressive PC which has broken out into lymph nodes deep in the pelvis, please feel free to read my profile.

I have had HT/Chemo and Radiotherapy.

The radiotherapy ha given me side affects in the way of my bladder and bowels.

I am therefore waiting two appointments for St Mary’s in Manchester to help with things moving forward via Colorectal after being referred by my Oncologist at Christie Hospital Manchester.

My bladder and bowel nurse gave me a chart of things that are classed as an irritant making me urinate a lot  as especially in the night.

I don’t know if John has the same trouble, unless it is just a precautionary measure on the nurses side.

Bad drinks...

Tea, Coffee, Hot chocolate, Green tea, black currant juice-Vimeo/Rubens,

Citrus fruit and  juices, Tomatoes, Cola & fizzy drinks and Alcohol.

Good Drinks...

Water(still), Milk, Decaf coffee, Decaf tea, Herbal-teas (not citrus),

Milk shakes (not chocolate) Fruit Juice-Apple,pear, grape, are recommended and also Summer fruits/mixed berries.

I may be on the wrong path as I don’t know if he has a problem but the information 

may help someone, but I would think it may come in to keep hold of it.

I wish you both all the best moving forward,

take care, always here

Spud

” You don’t know how Strong you are,

until being Strong is your only choice 

Bob Marley 

Hello Spud

Good to hear from you again - sorry it's not all going to plan, you know where we are if you want any help or perhaps just a chat.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hello Alison (Ally52) 

It's a new one on me - perhaps she's trying to keep him fit!!  Or it's possible she's thinking he's off to Radiotherapy soon as those 2 are on the "NO" list for Radiotherapy.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Ally

I was told that both caffeine and fizzy drinks tend to irritate the bladder, so should be avoided, or at least very strictly limited.

I am 9 months post-RT now but still restrict my caffeine to one cup of green tea for breakfast.

I'm sure others on here will also be able to explain.

Thank you Brian for your kind words, don’t worry I’m still smiling and thinking of the positive things I have in my life.

nice knowing that you are not far away.

keep telling myself it’s all about living life and not just existing....

Take care my friend

Spud