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Been 18 months since brachytherapy and radiation. Everything was fine. Then the burning started. And my pee pattern changed dramatically.

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Tall_Allen

Pyridium (available over the counter) may ease the burning until it goes away. Do not wear white underwear with it - your pee permanently stains everything.

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Darren1962 in reply toTall_Allen

Thank you

I’ll go get some

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tsim

TA is correct, the AZO will help with burning. Turns everything orange though, so wear something appropriate. I'm about 20 months out and had a bit of a problem with this as well. Have you tried tamsulosin(Flomax)? That helps flush things out for me when I need it.Staying away from high acid drinks for a bit will also help

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Darren1962 in reply totsim

Thank you

Started AZO yesterday. I already take Flomax. So I’m good there.

I’m seeing good results already.

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MelbourneDavid

Have you talked with a doctor about it ?You want to exclude a urinary tract infection. You don't want to just treat the symptoms if it's a urinary tract infection.

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