Questions from an Australian BPH sufferer

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Terry Healy - 02 Jan 2004 14:39 GMT

I've just read all the postings. Wow!! I thought I was unique as a 45 year
old BPH sufferer, now I know differently.

I have some questions and would value as many responses as you care to
offer.

(1) I've been prescribed Flomax to ebable me to urinate. It certainly has
accomplished that. I'd like to know what side-effects other Flomax takers
suffer. I reckon I have about two (headaches from time to time & retrograde
ejaculation).

(2) My bladder is not fully emptying. I urinate about 200 ml - 250 ml each
morning when I get up and between 100ml - 150 ml at frequent intervals
throughout the day. When I go back to my UR in March, I may have to explore
the option of doing a self-catheta. My two scans thus far have showed a
significant retention of urine in the bladder. Does anyone in the group
know of exercises, foods or liquids or other remedies to assist the bladder
to empty more fully? Could someone who does a self-catheta tell me of the
procedure, risk of infection and its value/awkwardness/ease etc.?

(3) Laser treatments don't appear to be too well known in Australia for
treatment of the prostate. Indigo or green light PVP are known by my UR,
but he can't tell where I could explore them. Anyone know where in
Australia they might be offered. I'm in Queensland.

Thanks. I look forward to more urinary readings. :)

Terry

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Derry Argue - 02 Jan 2004 17:42 GMT

I'd like to know what

> side-effects other Flomax takers suffer. I reckon I have
> about two (headaches from time to time & retrograde
> ejaculation).

Drowsiness, mood swings, muddy headedness, stuffy nose -- are a
few.

> (3) Laser treatments don't appear to be too well known in
> Australia for treatment of the prostate. Indigo or green
> light PVP are known by my UR, but he can't tell where I
> could explore them.

Go to www.laserscope.com and email them your question.

> Thanks. I look forward to more urinary readings. :)

Hope my dripplings, oops, I mean scribblings, are of use!

> Terry

Derry

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bnd777 - 02 Jan 2004 18:26 GMT

> I've just read all the postings. Wow!! I thought I was unique as a 45 year
> old BPH sufferer, now I know differently.
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>
> With your symptoms I would suggest you have median lobe enlargement

(ultrasound should tell you )
Flomax has no end of side effects not just the 2 most pesky ones you cite
which are the commonest
Personally I would check the laserscope web site and see if there are
doctors down under who do it as its definitely the answer to the BPH misery

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Magna - 02 Jan 2004 20:00 GMT

Terry,

With Flomax I had Lethargy, Insomnia, Constipation, Retro, Blurred
Vision.

I suggest you look at some of the sites in Derry's "Best BHP sites" on
this or the prevoius threads page.

I think there may be a pvp uro in Victoria. (Melbourne?)Look on the
Laserscope website and e-mail them. they will send you details of the
procedure. Also on the site is a list of Uros who do it. If none for
Qld are there e-mail them and ask.

Where abouts in QLD are you?

Regards , Magna

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KTPdoc - 03 Jan 2004 06:48 GMT

(1) If you have retro, try CaduraXL or terazosin or doxazosin which
have less side effect of retro.

(2) I think you might have neurogenic bladder, totally different from
BPH

(3) If you don't have BPH, any invasive procedure may make you worse.
You can have incontinence in addition to retention, so take time
and ask your doc.

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Stuart - 03 Jan 2004 07:33 GMT

>I'd like to know what side-effects other Flomax takers
> suffer.

Lethargy is the most disturbing for me. Also blurred vision, shortness
of breath and light-headedness.

>Could someone who does a self-catheta tell me of the
> procedure, risk of infection and its value/awkwardness/ease etc.?

Self-catheterization enables you to void the bladder completely. In my
case there wasn't much choice since the alternative was being fully
catheterized all the time. It's taken some getting used to but it's
not painful, mostly inconvenient and challenging to the psyche. You
need to be diligent about hygiene to avoid infection. For me, it's a
way of avoiding retention and managing my condition until I can find a
better solution. It's not something I would care to do for very long.

Stuart

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admin - 03 Jan 2004 11:11 GMT

Greetings,

> Could someone who does a self-catheta tell me of the
> procedure, risk of infection and its value/awkwardness/ease etc.?

Procedure simple, the ones I use, I open the packet, fill with water, leave
for 30 seconds, this activates the catheters coating which makes it very
smooth to enable easier insertion, the catheters are sterilized so the
chance of infection is low.

Insertion is easy, uncomfortable depending on the size of the catheter, I
use size 10, mine is hard to push up the last inch or so, but once inserted,
the urine flows and relief is heaven!

This is one of the ways to completely empty the bladder.

If you want any more info, let me know.

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Regards,

Peter

peteratNOSPAMhull-me.co.uk

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richard - 04 Jan 2004 01:52 GMT

The pvp laser is being used at the Royal Melbourne Hospital by Dr Tony
Costello.
The last time I enquired they were doing trials(October). I would
think they are getting close to offering the operation.
When they do,I will be lining up for the Op.I also live in
Queensland,on the Sunshine Coast.
Do not reply to my email address-it is a fake.
Best Wishes Richard

>I've just read all the postings. Wow!! I thought I was unique as a 45 year
>old BPH sufferer, now I know differently.
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>
>Terry

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