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Side effects three days post prostate radiation ?
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Thanks. It was strange on the second day to experience what I did especially the testicle sensation. I did have the weekly meeting with RO during radiation. I clearly mentioned my side effects with great emotion. He listened genuinely but had little to add or suggest how to cope with it. This was back in June of 2024. Since then, I met with a urologic oncologist (new to me) within same healthcare system. He and an intern spent almost 1.5 hours with me. Both made me walk out of there feeling pretty good after some creative suggesting for dealing with side effects. I now see him (UO) every 3 months with him being proactive with monitoring my health and side effects. Thus far I think I'm generally done with my RO as well as the initial Urologist as I'm good with UO>
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Learning the rapid Penguin walk to the bathroom helped me. I had both bladder and bowel incontinence after 25 sessions. RO did nothing for me. Currently 3 weeks post radiation and both are slowly dissipating. Bowel is the worst and I can lose total control. I take Imodium when I know I won't be near a rest room. Like I said earlier, 3 weeks later it is getting better. Hopes for a quick recovery.
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@pcrich
I really support your post!
I have over and over read posters not happy with their medical providers. Whether it be incompedence, non caring, and not patient first oriented they need to find another provider.
During times of medical problems it affects mental health as well. Medical providers need to know this and their approach to patient with this in mind. You can tell really quick if they are oriented to patient first both mentally and physically.
Even if you have to drive much more the mental health impact can be dramatic. And our mental health affects physical health and vice versa. I am glad you found a patient first provider.