Post prostatectomy recovery

At 5 weeks post op I had a water infection.  I didn't have bleeding but I did have burning sensation when weeing and mood swings.  I was told this is very common and as such I would recommend you get yourself checked.  Water infections need a course of antibiotics and the improvement is almost instant.  I did get a second water infection about 2 months later.

Thanks for the quick reply.  Very helpful. I’ve had a round of antibiotics which as you say cleared things up quickly, but I feel it’s returned only a week after I finished the course.  I’m going to get checked again.  Thankyou. I hope your own recovery continues well.  

Sometimes a specific infection needs a specific antibiotic.

It might be worth getting your GP to send a urine sample off for better checking than just dipping a stick in it.

It does sound as antibiotics help, so that might be indicated.

I had my surgery in September and one of the things I was told to look out for was a water infection. It's definitely worth going back to your doctor, or someone from oncology if they are not settling down. It took a few weeks for me to stop needing a wee after catheter removal but I didn't have a burning pain (which says to me an infection). I wouldn't panic though as that can be sorted with antibiotics and bleeding after surgery is common but again definitely worth talking to someone about it again. Best of luck, Eddy.

I had my surgery in Aug and I got a uti which I actually diagnosed myself with strips off Amazon.  I had to have 2 lots of antibiotics to get rid of it    It’s common after having a catheter.   The burning sensation goes but I find sometimes I get it now and then although only minor and it’s not a big deal     I didn’t  have any bleeding and I’m not sure this is right so I would definitely going back to your GP or ring your nurse.