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Any tips on how to get rid of Urinary incontinence and infection?
On 22 march 2023 I had a radical prostatectomy after radiation. its been ruff. total incontinence. Have had a persistent UTI since bladder bag removed with occasional bleeding. Right now they tried Gentamycin.
Doesn't seem to be working either. Its like it seems to get better the burning goes away then few days layer it returns. Basically i feel good with no fever. I feel stronger everyday. Except for the incontinence and the infection. Seeing a physical therapist and practicing kegel . Any ideas on helping eliminate incontinence or infection. Some how i feel infection partly responsible for incontinence
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Be diligent in doing your kegels and make sure you are doing them correctly. It takes time but your incontinence will improve.
Have they sent a urine sample in for sensitivity testing? My urologist didn’t I went to my NP she tested and switched to the effective and cured..hope you able to also..
Urine Culture
A urine culture test can identify bacteria or yeast causing a urinary tract infection (UTI). If bacteria multiply, an antibiotic sensitivity test can identify the antibiotic most likely to kill those particular bacteria. Your healthcare provider may order a urine culture if you get chronic or hard-to-treat UTIs.
It has to be done by a lab, if the doctor is only doing in office urine tests or treating symptoms you could just be using wrong atb and that’s what causes antibiotic resistance.. have they sent out a sample for culture?
@seabiscuit, have you been able to get rid of the infection? Is the incontinence improving?
Hi
Went walk in Saturday due to excessive going pee. About 35 times in 24 hrs. Up every 30 mts to 1 hr. They said possible uti as saw white blood cells in urine and sent to lab for further evaluation.
Meds gave me after 3 days not workibg
Pyridine
Cephalexin
Oxybutynin
Culture may take few days
And left message w Urologists and no call back
They checked did Cystscopy last week no blockage as had Turp surgery June 9
Any suggestions is appreciated
Cant continue like this
Have trip to Chicago saturday and wants this cleared up
Thanks
what was your psa?
they did not test for it post surgery as said would tale while to get clear reading
D-Mannose powder works well, places like VitaminShoppe or just about anywhere carry it. It works better than cranberry, cranberry is not good if you have a prostatitis like effect but some combine the two.
If no UTI ask for a foley cath so you can sleep thru night. Leg bag for travel. 5-7 days can allow for the hyperactive bladder and sense of urgency to resolve a bit.