DRIPS AND DRIBBLES

[Prostateless2020]

Prostatectomy in March 2020. Image guided radiation (39 treatments) one year ago. Lately, I began dribbling and dripping without warning. Where I used to be able to use one pad for three days, now I go through 3 pads per day! I gave up coffee and alcohol to see if the was the cause. After 4 weeks, no improvement. Now, starting to read that vitamin B could cause it. I've been on vitamin B complex for approx 6 months now, along with C, magnesium, zinc and D3. Thoughts?

[MoonRocket]

If you're on ADT, I suspect that is the cause, a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles. Kegel exercise may help reduce the dripping.

[Prostateless2020 in reply to MoonRocket]

TY for your suggestion. Yes, I have been on Orgovyx for the past 14 months and I have noticed the cumulative effects of testosterone blocking. Exercise and Kegels are a waste of time without testosterone to build muscle. I have adopted a "wait until May" attitude, which is when I stop the Orgovyx.

[MoonRocket in reply to Prostateless2020]

There is a different between building and maintaining. The latter is the objective when one is on ADT.

[9020B in reply to Prostateless2020]

Don't give up on the exercises. It will be harder without T but if you can gain some control back it will be worth it.

[Still_in_shock in reply to Prostateless2020]

You dont need to "build " muscle, only strengthen muscle.

It can be done without testosterone. Im still at it!!

[Derf4223]

I take Taurine and L Theanine and creatine to help add muscle via exercise.

[Tall_Allen]

Late-term side effect of salvage radiation. Maybe it will resolve on its own. If not, discuss artificial urinary sphincter - 3 pads is a lot.

[Hotcars74 in reply to Tall_Allen]

TA I'm having the same problem, if I have the sphincter procedure, can it be any Urologist or should I find the best ?? thank you

[Tall_Allen in reply to Hotcars74]

The best, most experienced. It matters.

[Hotcars74 in reply to Tall_Allen]

TA would you know of any good experienced URO. near as possible I'm in G.R. Michigan, I'm willing to travel Wisconsin would be nice ty so much

[Tall_Allen in reply to Hotcars74]

Sorry, I dont know any in that area.

[garyjp9 in reply to Tall_Allen]

Hotcars, I also do not know any names, but there must be some very good URO surgeons at Northwestern and Madison, as well as U-M and Karmanos in Detroit

[lowT163]

high A1C can cause excessive urination. I thought radiation had caused me to leak but an A1C of 10.8 was the culprit. At 6.2 now I’m back to fighting to pee taking two flowmax a day.

[FinnO]

I am on a similar journey except I had 61 IMRT sessions and am taking Nubeqa with the Orgovyx. I agree with Moon Rocket. I started daily kegels before my RP surgery and have no plans to stop….. ever. My only proof it works is that I haven’t worn pads since 4mos after my RP and minimal dribbling for me occurs if I am impatient finishing a pee or an intense bike ride or I try to hold it too long or a "snart". 😂 I am keeping a watchful eye on late-term radiation induced leakage that TA mentioned as those SEs can start showing up years later.

[j-o-h-n]

Kegels or Cork?............

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n