Urination

Hi Upside 

From distant memory, I had RT in 2017, I did have urinary issues  during RT , started midway thru but did end some time after treatment finished. I also had severe constipation.

But back to the urination, think u can get a prescription to help with this although I didn't try it.

So I would ask your GP for some meds 

Hope all is well

Steve

Has anybody checked to make sure you don’t have a urinary tract infection? I would suggest consulting the medics or nurses about this!

Hi Upside

I was the same after day three of RT, getting up in the night 3 to 4 time and the flow like yours was a trickle, It was also very painful to pee, was already on Tamsulsin from the GP, was given a urine test to see if I had a UTI which came back clear. was told by the nurse to take Paracetamol (did Nothing), then Ibuprofen (still didn't improve). During the last week was prescribed Co-codamol 8mg/500mg but still didn't improve, the last few days was then prescribed  Solifenacin to take with the Tamsulosin and 30mg/500mg Co-codamol for 30 days. Was also given Laxido because Co-codamol could made you constipated (did use a couple of times). After RT finished the flow did improve and the pain went, and everything is almost back to normal now.

John 1963

Hi Upside, 

Last year when I went through the 20 fractions of VMAT Radiation, after 3 weeks my flow was down to a trickle.  I was told that it was the effects of the Radiation squeezing my prostate onto my bladder.

It took a couple of months to clear up ( 2 months and I was up to 70% flow).

3-4 months and I was comfortable standing up for a pee.

Now, nearly 14 months after finishing the Radiation treatment I am still uncomfortable peeing standing up if there's anyone else about.

I was offered the Tamusolin at the hospital, but didn't get it, on my doctor's advice.

It will start to improve.  Celebrate any win when you can.

thanks for the reply,

That's quite encouraging.

thanks for the rely.  I wonder why your doctor advised against Tamusolin?

It's good to know there is light at the end of the tunnel

QQ]I have this at least once a day. My solution when standing at the toilet is to use my finger and thumb to close off the urethra at the frenulum and think of relaxing my muscles to allow urine to start to flow. Allow pressure to build then relax your grip.

 Try to fully relax and repeat until your bladder is empty.

Thank god I am not the only one. My flow was fine before I had Brachytherapy two months ago.I was only going to the loo once in the night before now being prescribed Tamsulosin was on two for a while one in the morning one in the evening now down to one but only have them to avoid retention.

Its like hell on earth going to the toilet waiting game with a very weak flow then it can go everywhere which is embarrassing and can go up to five times in twenty minutes sometimes more sometimes less. It burns along with a pain and have to stand there relaxing my muscles to start it then wait as I stop, start, stop start on very very rare occasions I have a normal flow like I use to have post Brachytherapy. When I have finished my three months I have no plans to stay on them.

Hello Tel64

I am sorry to hear that, I have a friend who had Brachytherapy about 9 months ago and all's well with him in that department.

If it's still causing issues I would suggest you contact the Urology department or your CNS - you do need to stress the burning sensation, the pain and frequency as something isn't right there.

I hope this helps - let us know how you get on.

Best wishes - Brian.