urinary restriction

[kainasar]

Finished IMRT/ SBRT radiation to

lymph nodes last week. Since then Ive begun have early AM restricted urinary flow - Very narrow stream.

Rad Onc suggested tamsulosin or ibuprophen. MO, tamsulosin.

Any work around for the early AM problem that I could take overnight? Ibuprophen has to be taken all day, burns stomach, and causes dribbling. Flomax is incompatible with anti- depress and sleep meds, I have to take to alleviate ADT side effects, and takes a month to work.

Appreciate words of medical wisdom, other than "go with the flow"

[gsun]

I take tamsulosin with anti depression drugs and sleep meds. No problem.

[kainasar in reply to gsun]

I have been warned about dizziness and fainting, that once caused a fall. Thanks.

[Tall_Allen]

If you take Prilosec, NSAIDs will not bother your stomach. You can take just 2 naproxen/day if that is more convenient.

There are many alpha-blockers other than Flomax that you can try - ask your urologist. The low blood pressure when arising is temporary. Get up slowly for the first 2 weeks and always sit down on the toilet. Rapaflo worked immediately for me, but everyone's different.

[kainasar in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thanks. Really appreciate your helpful comments.

[Tkwham]

Talk to your Urologist about stricture. I had/have that issue because of radiation.

[kainasar in reply to Tkwham]

Thanks. Hoping the meds will take care of the issue.

[j-o-h-n]

Stricture(s) normally requires "in and out" stents which I am very familiar with....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Saturday 12/30/2023 12:48 PM EST

[kainasar in reply to j-o-h-n]

Yikes. Maybe the meds will work. Sorry to hear that. Thanks.

[j-o-h-n]

Let me calm your fears..... The in and out of stents up your willy is really a "no burger" burger. Believe me, I too was fearful at first but it was nuttin....

Have fun tonight and for the whole year!!!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 12/31/2023 6:33 PM EST