Pain in perenium

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Posted 19 Jun 2019 at 21:17

Hi I’ve had a radical robotic prostectomy 4 1/2 weeks ago I’m waking arond not to much exercise but I’ve been out in the car driving last couple of times etc but I always have discomfort a while after at the base of my penis or in the bit inside between my Scrotum and anus not chronic pain but uncomfortable is this normal at this stage I’ve been urine checked for a uti , I’m drinking lots of fluids and trying not to push myself to hard .. I currently live alone which in itself causes the mind to wander and I’m definitely not googling it as it will have Me diagnosed between mild muscle spasm or the plague 😉 any ideas would really help ( hopefully not a silly question to ask ) many thanks

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Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 02:29

I would say at 4.5 weeks that's normal.

User

Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 04:44

You've had major surgery. It'll take several months for the physical damage to completely heal. Minor discomfort after a month is completely normal.

Best wishes,

Chris

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Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 13:01

I would see that as normal too.

Ido4

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Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 17:40

normal

even after 4 yrs . I still get occasional 'random' aches and pains. I assume differed aches from nerve damage and scaring. .

User

Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 19:58

I am 5 weeks post RP and have the same feeling. I am completely dry at the moment but still wear a Tena no 2 pad at night just in case. I only stopped having blood in my urine 10 days ago, just seen the physio and advised to walk 15 minutes am & pm and lie down for 30 minutes after lunch, also told to keep on with my pelvic floor exercises. Sitting is still a pain on certain seats but overall I feel good. I get my histology results on 4 July.

Keep your spirits up and no googling!!

Peter

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Posted 22 Jun 2019 at 20:28

That's your nerve endings crying because they are battered and confused :-(

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 29 Jun 2019 at 12:46

Hi Peter

seem we are on the same timeline I’ve got psa on the 5th follow up on the 12th fingers crossed

last couple of days pain in the base of my old boy and my uthera seems irritated but now on cranberry tabs and it’s settled down

paracetomol and dhidracodine seem to take the edge off but today the pains back in my perenium not so much Acute pain but tender when I walk

bladder control is getting better I can now get to the loo in the morning and when I get up from the sofa ... still leaks a bit

I’ve niot done to much exercise but I never was that atheistic pre op but I think I’ll take you advice and do more than 5 minute dog walk in the morning and evening as maybe I may benefit from that then rest up after

the discomfort in the perenium is manageable but the pain in the old boy I struggle with

like Lyn has said in the thread it’s nerves and just takes time I suppose and psychological issues may play on it as well as it’s at the front of your mind constantly

Edited by member 29 Jun 2019 at 12:48 | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 04 Jul 2019 at 15:02

Hi peter

6 weeks in now and my pain is going gp has prescription for naproxen 2 a day it works for me just a good anti inflammatory I’ve not taken any other meds now this stuff just seems to work and worked straight away I can sit straight now .... so far so good 👍

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Posted 04 Jul 2019 at 15:13

Hi James

Glad the pain is under control, I had my histology results yesterday and they are all clear. My Consultant is happy that all cancer cells were contained within the prostate and removed safely, so, that’s good news for me. I have a blood test sometime in August.

keep well

Peter

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Posted 06 Jul 2019 at 10:58

Hi Peter

psa test done yesterday and meeting my consultant next Friday ... but my GP rang me this morning (he’s a great guy )as I’d had some other bloods done but said that my psa result was undetectable so I assume blood tests every 3 months going forward see what the consultant says next week

my cholesterol is a bit high tho 😉

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Posted 06 Jul 2019 at 19:56

Hi Peter

my cholesterol has been high for a few years but I have an excellent blood pressure good diet and good resting heart rate I tried tablets a couple of years ago but I felt dreadful but I’ve always been between 5.5 and 7 cholesterol I’ve been a bit naughty recently with my food but back on the fresh fruit veg etc and no biscuits my only vice 😀 I assume with a undetectable psa the consultant will just test me again in 3 months ? Not sure what happens next

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Posted 07 Jul 2019 at 17:40

Hi James

One day at a time my Consultant said to me. You seem to be doing well and age is on your side. I am 72 tomorrow but still feel quite young, I’ve been pretty tired this past week, eating loads, exercising and drinking fluids, today though I feel much better and a different person to last week. So one day at a time😀. My bladder seems to be under control, I only had one accident two weeks ago, I was sitting in the garden doing nothing when I suddenly felt a little surge of wee, not a lot but I definitely didn’t get any signal from my brain to say it’s on its way!! The Consultant said it’s normal and very early days, so again ‘one day at a time’.

Hope you had a good weekend

Peter

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User

Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 02:29

I would say at 4.5 weeks that's normal.

User

Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 04:44

You've had major surgery. It'll take several months for the physical damage to completely heal. Minor discomfort after a month is completely normal.

Best wishes,

Chris

User

Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 13:01

I would see that as normal too.

Ido4

User

Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 17:40

normal

even after 4 yrs . I still get occasional 'random' aches and pains. I assume differed aches from nerve damage and scaring. .

User

Posted 20 Jun 2019 at 19:58

Keep your spirits up and no googling!!

Peter

User

Posted 22 Jun 2019 at 18:49

Thanks for the info I’ve increased my fluid intake and just about get to the toilet to have a pee but a bit of leaking on route normally when I’ve been sitting for a while I’ve noticed the perenium pain has eased but now the old boy is a bit tender especially when I walk about it seems I have different pains for different days 🙄

User

Posted 22 Jun 2019 at 20:28

That's your nerve endings crying because they are battered and confused :-(

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User

Posted 29 Jun 2019 at 12:46

Hi Peter

seem we are on the same timeline I’ve got psa on the 5th follow up on the 12th fingers crossed

last couple of days pain in the base of my old boy and my uthera seems irritated but now on cranberry tabs and it’s settled down

paracetomol and dhidracodine seem to take the edge off but today the pains back in my perenium not so much Acute pain but tender when I walk

bladder control is getting better I can now get to the loo in the morning and when I get up from the sofa ... still leaks a bit

the discomfort in the perenium is manageable but the pain in the old boy I struggle with

like Lyn has said in the thread it’s nerves and just takes time I suppose and psychological issues may play on it as well as it’s at the front of your mind constantly

Edited by member 29 Jun 2019 at 12:48 | Reason: Not specified

User

Posted 29 Jun 2019 at 17:49

Hi James

My pain was addressed by taking 2 soluble paracetamol tablets as required. I do get random pain in other areas of the nether region but thankfully they don’t last for long. I still get up for a wee once during the night but at least I get the feeling to go now. The scars have healed very well also.

Best wishes for result day

Peter

User

Posted 04 Jul 2019 at 15:02

Hi peter

User

Posted 04 Jul 2019 at 15:13

Hi James

keep well

Peter

User

Posted 06 Jul 2019 at 10:58

Hi Peter

my cholesterol is a bit high tho 😉

User

Posted 06 Jul 2019 at 12:35

Always a great relief to get the undetectable PSA result.

All the best,

Ido4

User

Posted 06 Jul 2019 at 12:59

Hi James

Good news about the PSA test, I wonder why the cholesterol is high? I take tablets for mine, but have done for ten years, tests always come back normal with taking the pill!!

Hope all goes well next Friday. I am just enjoying some sunshine and the cricket.

Regards

Peter

User

Posted 06 Jul 2019 at 19:56

Hi Peter

User

Posted 07 Jul 2019 at 17:40

Hi James

Hope you had a good weekend

Peter

User

Posted 16 Jul 2019 at 15:56

Hi I had the meeting with my consultant undetectable and clear margins next meeting in January 20 psa in 3 months I still have the feeling I’m sat on a golf ball and my bladder has been very leaky this week I assume it’s swelling going down slowly and things slowly getting back in place ... to be really honest it’s starting to get me down a bit I feel a little isolated this week it’s like I’ve had good news but the side effects are still with me I’m ok with the leaks getting up spitting down moving etc and I sleep all night and dry but it’s the journey I’m on just seems relentless I love riding my motorcycle but can’t do that and that was my main hobby just feel a little lost at the mo hopefully it will pass

User

Posted 16 Jul 2019 at 16:31

Hi James

Glad to hear your good results, my blood test is next month. It’s funny that you should say about sitting on a golf ball because this last week I have had a similar feeling, but only when sitting on certain chairs or settee. I have been pad less for a week now with only one slight leak. It must be really annoying not to be able to ride your bike, my specialist nurse said that for the RP person cycling and bike riding are a certain NoNo for at least six months after the op.

Take it easy and take care. One day at a time eh!

Regards

Peter

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