Sharp pain in groin and penis started two weeks after catheter removal

To read your story is to hear my exact situation. I am 30 days post RP surgery and am experiencing pain at tip of penis, especially when urination. Doctor says this is normal and should heal with time. It’s been 9 months since your post. Hopefully the situation has resolved? Please share how you’re doing and what you have done to alleviate your symptoms. Thank You!

Hi Colleen,
Are you still the director role? Looking for support on replies I sent to several messages that relate to me. Unfortunately, the comments I’m replaying to are years old and unlikely those people will respond. Is it possible to alert them of my replies? Thank You

Hi @myersja, I'm still here. 🙂 I see that you have replied specifically to @cirrussantafe who is also still active on the forum, but maybe not checking daily. I'm confident that they'll return once they have a chance. You'd be surprised how many members check the forum regularly to help others even 6, 7, 8+ years after diagnosis.

I see that you're still experiencing a burning sensation near tip of the penis, especially when urinating. While this may be normal after a prostectomy, you're concerned that this continues still and you are 1 month out since surgery. Have I got that right?

Hi Colleen,

First allow me to say that your quick response on a Sunday is impressive! Appreciate your attentiveness.

Yes, you are correct. Burning urination can be normal for some, but most do not experience this side effect. I am concerned that it will persist. I believe one of my next steps is to reach out to the urology department at the Mayo to get a 2nd opinion. Is this something that you could steer me with?

Kind Regards,
John

Yes. If you would like to inquire about a second opinion at Mayo Clinic, start by clicking this link to submit a request by online form or calling by phone during business hours http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

I'm confident that others like @web265 @isrexpo can also share some thoughts and experiences.

Thank You! I have submitted a patient request through the portal provided. Will also call tomorrow. Appreciate your help. I'll await the responses.

I had something similar for a few months, it literally felt like a small piece of glass near the tip of my penis. Finally one day it was completely gone. I sort of thought it might be a piece of the dissolving stitches stuck there while they were going their dissolving process. But that's just a WAG (Wild Ass Guess)

Could've been anything for all I know.

Good Luck to you!

I had a catheter back in March 2023 however since it's removal I've been experiencing the same burning at the tip of my penis.

Your correct in saying it's not much of a problem in the morning. Yet it feels as if my urination canal at the tip of my penis has an open wound that won't go away.

Having erectile dysfunction does not help.

I commented further down the page oops.

However what you are experiencing is what I'm experiencing.

I had a catheter removed back in March 2023 however the burning pain is still prevalent. Couple with erectile dysfunction this does not help.

I don't know whether or not I mention this to my Doctor.

Sorry to hear about the pain. Soon after the Prostatectomy I also experienced similar symptoms, which increased in severity as time went by. They eventually ceased after I started hormonal treatments - my Docs dont have an explanation.
I believe that it is a side effect of the surgery- perhaps some little nerve
They suggested some pain killers- I resisted - dont want to go down that dangerous rabbit hole.
Just need to handle it as best you can- easy said than done