I recently finished up 40 sessions of radiation. First, generally over the prostate bed, finally more targeted "boost" at prostate and lymph node areas. Doc cut short the plan from 46 planned because my pain is so bad. I have these intense cramps that make me feel like im going to crap my pants...and have on occasion.
My question is: is this normal for those of you who have had prostate radiation??
Frequency can be a often as every 5-10 minutes. Occurs throughout the day but worse at night, it feels like an intense cramp or contraction of the prostate (involuntary, 10-15 seconds in length). It grabs me so hard i stop in my tracks, yell/groan, squeeze, try not to cuss and just hang on for dear life.
This has been going on for 4 weeks. I have tried Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Anti-Spasmatic Dycyclomine, Hydrocodone, GasX, Beano, PrepH reg/cooling/suppositories, Hydrocortisone, Bactine/Salonpas topicals, Ice Pack, bathing warm/cool/hot, walking, not walking, not sitting bad, standing or not, laying down left, right, center. Only thing that works a little is Ibuprofen and i cant do that forever. Im also on Orgavox (unrelated to this effect i believe).
Which doc should i see about this: Existing Rad Onc, Existing Urology Doc or new GI doc/cutter that ive never met?
Also, if im being a wimp and this is just how this treatment goes, tell me that too! It just doesnt seem normal.