Nightime Incontinence

[keepinon]

Had prostate surgery back in Feb. NEVER incontinent at night. Took me 8 months to be 95% continent during the day which I was ok with (I guess). Started SRT and about 4 weeks in, I started to leak a little while sleeping AND I lost some of my daytime continence. Now, 6 weeks after finishing Radiation, I am back to where I was during the day, but my night time incontinence seems to be worsening. I can go 3-4 nights without any leakage and then like last night, drench the bed like a 5 year old. I felt like crying like one also. This was the worst episode. Since my daytime incontinence has improved post SRT, I was hoping my night time would too.

Anyone else experience this situation and did the the night time leakage get better over time? I just love this disease.

I am seeing my RO tomorrow for 6 week followup.

Thanks guys.

[Tall_Allen]

Yeah, unfortunately it's fairly common after SRT. Hopefully, it will diminish over the next few months. Try restricting fluids at night, no caffeine, alcohol, or fruit juices.

[bitittle]

My incontinence took close to a year to be completely resolved after SRT. After 3 months there was marked improvement. I still had the night time accidents as you referenced above. Its hard..no pun intended. You can’t help but feel like a 5 year old. I run and exercise alot. I found that helped with my incontinence. Been there brother, stay positive and it will get better! Hope the best for you!

[keepinon in reply to bitittle]

Thanks for the encouragement. So are you stlll having night time issues?

[bitittle in reply to keepinon]

No not for the last couple years.

[keepinon in reply to bitittle]

Good to know.

[tallguy2]

I always use a pad ("male guard"), 24/7. Most days I do with one pad all day, but sometimes if I have a drink after 8 p.m. I may have some leakage at night. I recommend that you start using them. Perhaps over time things will get better. Watch liquid intake after 7 p.m.

[keepinon in reply to tallguy2]

I don't normally need a pad now unless I am playing softball or going on a strenuous hike. Did my bowling league and gym workout today while staying dry.

Nightime is a different issue. Wiil be using a pad. A big pad after last night! Thanks for the advice.

[tallguy2 in reply to keepinon]

I double-up (Depends plus a pad) when I plan on a lot of walking on a vacation, that sort of thing.

[Murph256]

Yes, my incontinence got much worse after SRT, both day and night. My nighttime incontinence cleared up completely about 5 months after SRT, and my daytime incontinence is improving again. I’m hoping the worst of the damage from the radiation is over, now that I am 6 months post SRT. But everyone is different.

[keepinon in reply to Murph256]

Glad to hear it did clear up. Good luck with your daytime issue. Yes, everyone is different.

[dadzone43]

Not a surprise. I peed the bed night before last. First time in a half-year. Have not had more than RP but the effects of SRT are similar. Keep up with Kegels. I bought some fabric at a fabric store, a layer of vinyl between two layers of flannel. Washable. I put it under the mattress pad to protect the mattress. Sheets and mattress pads are washable, mattresses are not.

[keepinon in reply to dadzone43]

Yes. We found that out yesterday. Our bed has a foam pad wrapped in a thick fabric above the main mattress. We took off the covering and washed it. It gave off enough fluff to make a couple of teddy bears. Shrunk about 18" in every direction. Only funny think about the entire episode!

[dadzone43]

Ya know: you have to put humor into this whole thing.

[j-o-h-n]

You need a strong pad under your sheets....Wear Depends.... set your alarm to wake you up during the night to urinate. Hug those teddy bears..........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Thursday 12/19/2019 5:48 PM EST