My brother had those five treatments and the burning and difficulty urinating went on for a couple of months after treatment. He did take Flomax every other day, which did help a lot.

Someone else in this forum said they used Uribel and it really works to stop burning while peeing.

They sell AZO in the pharmacy without a prescription to alleviate burning, It works for some people.

I had none at the time, but got the burning sensation a year after the end of radiation therapy, and it lasted about 5–6 months in its acute phase. I still have mild irritation now, but it's not a serious problem.

@broderbund1, I added your question to this existing discussion:
- SBRT Side Effects: Are they short-lived or long lasting?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sbrt-mri-side-effects/

Also see this related discussion:
- What side effects have you experienced from SBRT for prostate cancer?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-side-effects-have-you-experienced-from-sbrt-for-prostate-cancer/

@broderbund1, how are the urinary and fatigue side effects for you? Have they started to improve since completing radition?

@broderbund1
I had some mild discomfort during treatment to pee and hot flashes that were not all that bad (from orgovyx/adt). Fatigue was my side effect of most impact and exercise helped tremendously. The urinary discomfort has returned for me (8 months post treatment now). My doctor(s) recommended stopping tamsulosin (flo max) for a bit and that has worked fine - no discomfort and I am able to pee nearly normally (some urgency). I am supposed to stop drinking coffee to help but have not (probably won't but did cut back to 2 cups in the a.m.). The side effects for me have been tolerable and my function is nearly as normal in all areas. Good luck - this will work out.