Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Posted by lb1049 @lb1049, Feb 26, 2023

Its only been since December 7 that I've been in PT and recently began tracking using the 24 hour pad test. Since February 11 the average is 444/24 hours. The 2 day moving average is 418/24 hours.

This looks like I'm far behind the curve of those who eventually made significant improvement.

I'm interested in other's comments about their rate of improvement over the initial months following RP.

I do my daily kegels, and other exercises from PT. No caffeine or alcohol. 73 years old. No problem prior to RP.

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kjacko | @kjacko | 1 day ago

I did Kegels for 1 month prior to my RP and after catheter removal, every hour on the hour-10 quick and 10 with a 5 second hold. I was fortunate that I NEVER had any incontinence issues. I just had another followup with my Urologist and he mentioned that only 10% of RP patients have zero issues. Like anything else we are all affected differently. Good luck🤞

edinmaryland | @edinmaryland | 1 day ago

I am so happy for you
I also appreciate your urologist telling it like it is.
There is a DC area urologist that spouts off almost the opposite and advises against doing pelvic floor work
after hearing his lecture I checked out his reviews . they were very very negative

rich24 | @rich24 | 3 hours ago

In reply to @colleenyoung "@rich24, how are you doing with the Kegel's? Are you able to keep at it, daily?" + (show)

Thanks for checking in @colleenyoung - yes, I'm hard at the Kegels every day. Progress is slow, but measurable. And I located a nearby PT that does pelvic floor muscle rehab.