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Urine retention while flying

User
Posted 08 Sep 2025 at 01:17

Retzius sparing RARP back in 2019.

No problems since albeit one episode of retention back in May 2020 triggered by caffeine. Resolved using Sauvignon blanc to relax the waterworks which worked a treat 😡‍πŸ’«

Has anybody experienced retention While flying on a regular commercial flight? I flew recently and experienced this for 7hrs of the flight although it wasn’t acute and I could void by straining and getting a very weak stream. 

No problems at all prior and resolved as soon as we landed. Guess I need to gather more data points but interesting to see if someone else has had similar experience and if so management strategy…..looking to carry a temporary ultra thin catheter in the toolbox for voiding if everything hits the fan on next flight.

ran it post consultant who said if anything altitude should make retention less likely. Certain drugs can trigger it but non relevant in my case.

cheers

simon 

Edited by member 08 Sep 2025 at 12:04  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 08 Sep 2025 at 21:47

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

.. one episode of retention ... triggered by caffeine. Resolved using Sauvignon blanc ..

Seems like a good tip for others!

I hadn't heard of urine retention related to flying, but to be fair I didn't do as much as a 7 hour flight for many years after my RARP.

User
Posted 09 Sep 2025 at 00:28

Nor me. Totally took me my surprise. My consultant said cabin pressure should have the reverse effect but I had to really squeeze to go. Will be flying again soon so will report in how it goes 😡‍πŸ’«πŸ₯ΆπŸ‘€

 
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