71 yrs old. Surgery in 2012, radiation in 2018. Uro confirmed ( with a scope) stricture. It's not bad enough that I want to endure a treatment right now but it has periodically tightened to the point that I have a greatly reduced stream. Anxiety goes through the roof when this happens. I've inadvertently discovered taking 5mg of Levitra (for whatever reason) loosens things up miraculously within a couple of hours and my stream becomes "normal". I've done this numerous times and it's almost always very effective (sometimes to a slightly lesser degree) but has always provided great relief. Sometimes the relief lasts several days sometimes much longer. When I told my Uro about this he kinda gave me a "duh" look. This is MY PERSONAL EXPERIMENT and my doctor is basically ambivalent about it. Since I started doing this I have read there has been some research done on this subject that produced positive results. I post this in hopes it may help someone else as it has me. I don't doubt that in the end I'll still have to treatment but this has bought me a considerable amount of time. WHATEVER YOU DO get your doctor's OK before trying this if you decide to do so.
God Bless Each and Every One of you.
Written by
fourputt
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Cialis is actually indicated for that, and insurance will cover the cost if it's prescribed for LUTS instead of ED. You can take the daily (5 mg) pills.
My Urologist inserted a balloon catheter and inflated the balloon at the sight of the stricture and left it in for a week. That was 20 years ago. I have had very few episodes since and think they were from the prostate.
Also, I get my Cialis through goodRX and only pay $16 per month. My insurance won't pay for it and it would normally cost $65.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.