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Recent, occasional night time urinary incontinence.
In the past several months I have had an occasional shock waking up wet. I don't understand why or what could be the cause. I...
Radical prostatectomy, incontinence at night, can't pee in day
My best friend followed my radical prostatectomy with his 5 months ago. He has an issue that his surgeon and urologist have never seen, so...
Anyone had a Peripheral Nerve Evaluation (PNE)?
Has anyone had the PNE procedure? After talking to my doctor my recent test has put a question in his mind whether I should do...
Incontinence products questions: Pull-ups vs. diapers, pads and guards
Figuring out incontinence products to order for post surgery. Seems like the Tena products are a good way to go. • For first phase of...
Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy
A 64 old with GS 4+3 T3B with a positive margin. Overall healthy. Urologist said it's high risk & aggressive. Had prostatectomy surgery in April...
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...
Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?
My 71 year old husband had prostatectomy surgery in August 2023 followed by 6 weeks of radiation therapy which finished the end of January this...
Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review
This thing was activated 2 days ago. Does it take getting used to? I've been reading how it takes 2 or 3 pumps to work...
Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?
Three and half months out from RARP (Jan 15, 2025) closer to three if going from date catheter removed (Jan 29, 2025) . I have...
Having nighttime incontinence only after surgery
Hey guys, Had my prostate removed and for a whole month no incontinence at all then it started at night. Thought I was in the...
Prostatectomy And Incontinence: When can I expect it to improve?
Anyone have any experience with incontinence 2 weeks after prostatectomy.I have read lot of men have little to no incontinence after prostatectomy.I had NS Robotic...
Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?
My husband had successful prostate cancer surgery in 2003 at age 53. In 2025 at age 77 he is becoming more incontinent but he feels...
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...
How long were you Incontinent? How did it come back for you?
I realize this is different for most patients but I am fully incontinent after 3 weeks and often hear people say they didn't have the...
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"...
Results after high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
Fortunately, I (@ 77 years old) qualified to ablate my 3+4 tumors on the right side of my prostate gland through a HIFU procedure. Performed...
Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?
My first post here. I am 66 and had my robotic prostatectomy in August 2022. I have experienced progress with my incontinence and am at...
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...
Pre-surgical kegels: Six sets vs. three sets
Two Kegel questions for pre-surgical preparation about five weeks ahead of the big day. Question One; I find the fast twitch, short kegels easy to...
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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