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Alternative to Kegels
Like many men, I suck at Kegels. But I just stumbled on this online. See what you think.... Below are simple exercises that you can...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 4 8:39pm
Are Kegels Worthwhile?
At our RARP consult, I asked the well-respected surgeon if my husband should start doing Kegels. He said it couldn't hurt, but that most improvement...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 28 11:36am
Do those Kegels!
I needed to discuss my current situation regarding Kegel exercises. In September I met with my surgeon for the first time to discuss my November...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 11 9:29am
What is the proper number and frequency of kegels?
What is the proper number and frequency of kegels to do daily? I had a radical prostatectomy on 9/17/24. I am doing 10 seconds 10...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 5 9:13am
Are there any videos showing how to do Kegels correctly?
Are there any videos showing how to do Keggles correctly?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 26 8:00pm
Best Kegel App?
Inquiring for my husband (71, G8, PSMA PET clean, surgery scheduled 9/7). Has been doing his kegels religiously, but would like an app to keep...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 7 3:02pm
Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?
Would like some advice on kegels. I started doing some kegels several weeks before my RP in mid-December, and then resumed them when catheter was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 2 8:34am
kegel exercises
good evening one and all i suppose i should know this but here goes nothing i finished my kegel exercises in march or april at...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 24, 2020
Time for some good news
Just offering a bit of hope for others. I've just seen the surgeon 6 weeks post-prostatectomy. All clear. The cancer was contained completely within the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 7 11:14am
Kegals forever?
I'm at 16 months since my RARP and overall I'm doing great. My only real struggle has been ongoing incontinence. Quite minor to be sure...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 3 7:40am
Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal
Catheter was just removed after radical prostatectomy, and working on improving continence. 2 qx: 1) right now, kegels are a bit uncomfortable / painful …...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 22 5:03pm
Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy
Surgery was 9/17 - 10 days later catheter was removed - had single port surgery - issue is severe leakage anytime walking. Started kegels a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 1 11:14am
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 18 9:16pm
Should an Oncologist be involved?
At this point I am scheduled for radical removal in very early May. My Urologist advises this is my best option. I'm 60 no other...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 15, 2023
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: Mar 12, 2023
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 9:56pm
Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy
My prostatectomy was 3 months ago. My incontinence has been complicated by an unrelenting urgency to pee. Oddly, it's most acute right after emptying my...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 9 9:04am
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 2:53pm
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 9:33am