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Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 9 9:04am | Replies (27)
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@robertmizek

Sorry for your situation. There is hope!

I strongly and respectfully suggest pelvic floor therapy. I’m in the middle of it right now and it’s already made a huge difference. I thought I was doing kegels correctly and I found out I wasn’t. I was getting up 3-5 times a night and only get up once. I also had horrible urgency that made life difficult. Now I can last over 2-1/2 hours and seldom have urgency,

You’re going to do great! Good luck!

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Aug 21 6:59am

Rob, Does your therapy consist of pelvic tilts? I’ve read that it’s the ‘best’ type of therapy.
Also, how can you do a kegel wrong? I was told to make believe you don’t want to fart in a crowded elevator - although it makes more sense if there’s only ONE other person in there with you.😆
So am I doing it wrong as well? It’s basically the contraction and relaxation if the external anal sphincter, isn’t it?

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bcer85 | @bcer85 | Aug 21 1:42pm

I can't tell you how encouraging your text is. My urologist had recommended this type of therapy, but I wasn't at all optimistic. I was really discouraged. Your experience gives me new hope. So, I Immediately made an appointment with a specialist. May I ask how long your program is supposed to be?

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