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