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Incontinence and coffee
71 y.o had RARP in January, nagging incontinence since however I can see improvement, less leakage, better in the mornings, dry at night Still, I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 20 5:32pm
Washable incontinence underwear
Has anyone tried these? I'm just using a light pad (10.5 months after surgery) but the washable underwear would seem like a better option. I'm...
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Last active: Oct 3 1:14pm
Incontinence during/following treatment?
Anyone having issues with urinary or bowel incontinence? I completed 44 radiation treatments of prostate and pelvis in April and am on month 7 of...
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Last active: Jul 7 12:36pm
Medications or supplements for incontinence
Are there any medications or supplements to assist in ganning continence.
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Last active: Feb 20 10:34am
Alternative incontinence treatments?
I'm about ready to consider alternative approaches to incontinence. RP surgery was 14 weeks ago, and I had had 3+ weeks of physical therapy and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 7 10:31am
incontinence and emsella chair
has anyone post RARP had any experience with the emsella chair.? My PT warned me against it. and the only other review I have run...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10 5:43pm
Issues with ProACT incontinence value
For those that are not familiar with ProACT. It is used to aid in reducing incontinence and works quite well. It is something like the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 21 11:34am
Health tips: Incontinence and sexuality
Vetter, Richard J., Ph.D.From:rvetter@mayo.edu To: PCa Support GroupFri, Aug 2 at 3:33 PMHey Support Group members,I just received the article below, which may be of interest...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 4, 2024
Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?
Its only been since December 7 that I've been in PT and recently began tracking using the 24 hour pad test. Since February 11 the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 7 11:34am
Non-irritating Incontinence Products
I was treated for prostate cancer with radiation 25 years ago then developed a stricture six years later. A stent was implanted into my urethra...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5 2:57pm
Improving Incontinence Post Therapy
This is an anecdotal personal experience/observation but it may be of help to some experiencing continued/increasing incontinence. I had a RP in 10/21. Prior to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 22 7:10pm
Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence
Hi all, I have seen discussions around the Artificial Urinary Sphincter on this forum, but I am curious if anyone has experience with the "sling"...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 9, 2024
Change in Incontinence after Salvage Radiation
Incontinence after Salvage Radiation I had a RP in May 2018 and while my PSA post RP was undetectable, I did suffer from fairly significant...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 22, 2024
Long term incontinence after RP
How long does full incontinence last after removal of the prostate ? I’m at four months,doing kegels 3times daily.Lying down and sitting are ok but...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 27 1:07pm
Stress Incontinence Running after Prostatectomy
It's 30 months since my surgery and I am very satisfied overall with the results. I only occasionally use a light shield and most of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 2, 2024
Experiences with Gabapentin for hot flashes or Botox for incontinence?
After prostate surgery in 2019 and radiation with hormone therapy in 2022-23, aftereffects of incontinence and hot flashes continue to be intense 4 months after...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 14, 2024
What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?
I know that incontinence has different levels but in general - with what kind of product one should start ? There is an "underwear" type...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 11 8:49pm
Article on New device for Bladder Control and Incontinence
I just read this from urology times.https://www.urologytimes.com/view/fda-approves-altaviva-device-for-urge-urinary-incontinence/
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 26 6:23pm
Has anyone tried therapy prior to RARP to prepare for incontinence
I read somewhere where some guys have gone to therapy to prepare for post surgical continence issues with kegel exercises etc. My surgery will be...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 20 8:54pm
Length of incontinence after radiation treatments for prostate cancer?
How long does incontinence last after 28 days of radiation treatments for prostate cancer?….and what are the treatments for it ?…thanks
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 29 5:53pm