Hi all,
As usual, I really appreciate anyone who reads this and understands some of the fears and tribulations post diagnosis and operations. A couple of things popped up for me recently and would be keen to know if anyone else has experienced them?
Number 1 is that I am FINALLY seeing some life downstairs in the ED department. Not going to be able to hang a hat on it but certainly better than even three months ago! However, I was told I would always be 'dry' and I am finding that with the semi-erections I am also producing lubricating fluid! A quick look online showed this as unusual but not unheard of. Just wondering why after nearly a year without my body has decided to begin secreting something again!
Number 2 is something I have had on and off for a few months and that is some discomfort after I pee and a feeling that I need to go again quite quickly (which never produces much). I have had some IBS issues and constipation recently (all checked out and ok) and I am (also) wondering if bowel problems can affect the bladder and urethra? The discomfort is felt in the body of the penis and the perineum (?!) and seems worse when sitting down. It isn't painful enough to warrant a GP visit, more of an annoyance and tends to go off after an hour or so. I have heard IBS can cause these things as well...but with a slight raise in my PSA last test (from 0.006 to 0.016) my mind is playing the usual tricks!
Apart from that all is good, but curious to hear if others have had the same?
Cheers,
Mark