Loo visits at night

No I'm not on medication atm, that will be a last resort! Fingers crossed no drinks after 6-30pm will improve things, I'll see how it goes.

Got to say generally the medication works well with few - if any side effects except a good night's sleep.

Ooh, tell me more! is it something I can buy over the counter or is it by prescription only? And are there any nasty side effects?

Ulls,

How true that is.

It's my own fault at times, at Maggie's you get a huge mug, normally Tea.

Bas,

I had a cut off at 6pm when on my Radiation month, but after that it got later and later.

I average 2 now.  The occasional 5 times if I am stupid 

No you need a prescription and I am surprised that either your urologist or your GP has not done this already.  I am on Vesomni and have been on various others during the time I have had either bladder or prostate problems  - so a couple of decades at least now.  Vesomni, I believe is one of  the newest of these medications and works really well for me and has cut down nocturnal visits to the loo from frequently 6 times a night to at most 3 times a night - and sometimes I don't get up at all.  I still stop drinking at 6 pm but this never worked on its own.  At one time my urologist had me keep a liquids in and out diary and It seemed my liquids out were far more than my liquids in!   I have not had any side effects from any of this type of medication apart from one quite strong one the urologist prescribed me where I had to have a blood test every 6 months - so long ago I can't remember what the blood test was watching for - whatever it was it didn't affect me.  My urologist has changed my medication every time a new medication becomes available so I'm lucky to have such a pro-active urologist - of course, not seen him for nearly 3 years now and wonder will I see him when I have my PSA test this year.  Actually wonder if it will be the same urologist by that time.  Wondering will I ever get to see a medical practitioner in the flesh for a routine appointment again!  All of them love the telephone consultations whereas I don't particularly.

Apart from avoiding alcohol, fatty foods seem to make me get up more during the night. Foods rich in iron seems to help and fresh vegetables are a must. I think it is very much down to experimentation. Enjoy what you enjoy and avoid things that appear to make it worse. 

Hi Stevecam, I'm very happy to read you are in remission, long may it last, your result has brightened my day.

All the best Ulls

Hi Sussex20 No alcohol at all I applaud your determination, I have a wee dram on Fridays and once a fortnight 3 pints in my local with friends, what a plonky I am.

All the best Ulls

Ulls, 

Thanks for that.

If the Cancer does reappear I'm in a better state now to tackle it.

Seeing the Oncologist in August, hoping things are good ok.

Anyway, how are things going with you?