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@dwheels8 Did you have or having hormone treatments? What type radiation did you receive? Was it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166874/

Discussion: How long do side effects from prostate radiation last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 2 5:41pm

My doctor said to wait a few days after the catheter was out to start Kegals....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145351/

Discussion: Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22 7:23am

Good question Mary . I am not a doctor so , no medical advise form me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148694/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28 11:36am

I agree with the previous comments: start kegals, a plastic bucket helped a lot, watch a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164618/

Discussion: Upcoming Surgery: What can or should I do to prepare? Reduce stress?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 10:57am

@2tsquare, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Improving Incontinence Post Therapy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/improving-incontinence-post-therapy/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165884/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31 3:51pm

I've just been to the physio & showed her a number of device options. She seemed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169787/

Discussion: Has anyone tried a Kegel training device?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7 8:42pm

I am 71 and drink at least 60 ounces of iced tea daily. Tea is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158615/

Discussion: Incontinance with coffee and alcohol

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17 3:48pm

I know exactly what you are saying and I too have anxiety, bordering on depression! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152839/

Discussion: One year past prostatectomy, in waiting mode.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6 9:37am

I'm 70 and had NS RALP at Mayo Phoenix in late June 2024. My recovery experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155401/

Discussion: One Week After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 11 11:24am

HANG IN THERE! It took me about 6 weeks post RP to stop wearing Depends while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156880/

Discussion: Wiesner clamp - has anyone tried one?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 9:47am

@dwheels8 I know this is redundant but we are all different. What one will have side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158450/

Discussion: How long do side effects from prostate radiation last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17 10:30am

Absolutely! I did kegals for two months before RP. Also practiced starting and stopping when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144172/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19 4:49pm

I'm not a medical professional, nor do I have any special expertise. I'm 4 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160945/

Discussion: One Week After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22 9:47am

Based on what I've read, what I see in groups like this, and my own experience,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163055/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 1:31pm

More of the Kegel steps as they come to me. I definitely spelled it wrong in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163517/

Discussion: What is the proper number and frequency of kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27 12:43pm

yes they do. Do Kegals . Get some PT. I went thru same procedure took me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159010/

Discussion: Incontinance with coffee and alcohol

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18 11:10am

Hi, just picked this up. So your op is imminent. Practice keel exercises, this will make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169041/

Discussion: Upcoming Surgery: What can or should I do to prepare? Reduce stress?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6 10:26am

Hello. I started doing Kegel exercises in late September last year, and the learning video provided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147893/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26 10:59pm

Hard to quantify but I also have had some urinary function changes after proton therapy some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147919/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27 3:34am

I stole it from here: https://www.smhvenice.com/news/kegel-exercises-theres-a-better-way There might be some other good stuff there. Have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164677/

Discussion: Alternative to Kegels

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 12:10pm

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