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UTI (urinary tract infection) and prostate cancer

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Hi , has anyone have what symptoms suggest on going urinary tract infections that are difficult to to nail with urine tests, eg i reguarly get my urine checked every 6 months or so (post radical prostatectomy ) but doesnt come up with an infection ! My symptoms vary from zero one day to semi full on the next. Its going on 3 plus years since i had my Prostate removed and the below symptoms have plagued me ever since, GP tried lots of stuff but because the uti,s symptoms don't officially come up in the urine tests the tablet trials has never made any difference: Symptoms ongoing since op are more frequent urination , a sense of urine sitting in my urethra (sensitivity in urethra) a need to purge this urine resulting in small amounts of urine and often, a need to urinate 3 or 4 times in 5 minutes after each other, often a heightened level of urination need, occasionally feeling urination process has not emptied my bladder hence the need to go again in 5 minutes and so it goes, some days no symptoms other days full on (no always) but more often later in the day. Diet is very consistent, tried no tea no coffee doesn't appear to make any difference, Regards Graeme

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@graemebennett
It sounds like you’re having urgency problems. I used to get those at night and would wake up thinking I had to go when I knew I didn’t. Still had to go make sure. There are a couple of drugs that are designed to reduce urgency. Myrbetriq worked really well for me.. Something to speak to your urologist about.

Myrbetriq and Gemtesa are the two drugs that are designed to reduce urgency and also incontinence. Have you tried one of them or an equivalent drug?

@graemebennett It is not coincidental that it occurred after surgery. Nerve damage is common and more frequent than surgeons admit.
That damage, however, can usually repair itself over time. Some men, though, struggle with incontinence and many of the symptoms you are experiencing.
Medications may help and you should probably look into pelvic floor therapy with a certified specialist. Nerves control muscles and those muscles can be strengthened - even with nerve damage. It’s no different from learning how to walk after a stroke - it takes persistence and determination moderated by a large dose of frustration, but eventually you’ll get there.
Phil