I feel alot better knowing that I am not the only one. Thanks for the reply....
I had the AMS800 implanted a little over a year ago. I have never deactivated at night. There are times when I have a little leakage (sitting wrong, too much alcohol etc). I still have some numbness...
I had the AMS800 implanted in March of this year with good results. My only problem is numbness in my scrotum which my Dr. said may or may not go away which is very disconcerting. I would feel the...
Haven't been sharing my PSA's all the time since my salvage radiation in 2009. But this one was a dandy. Three years out <0.01. The best ever so I think I will go out and celebrate....
I had surgery to implant an ams800 spincther on 3/5/2012. I still have numbness in my scrotum and the underside of my Penis. I hope this will eventually go away. It takes away alot of the sexual...
Any new prescriptions at Francks are being filled by Wellington Pharmacy until further notice. They will automatically transfer the prescription when you call them. It is important to send back the...
I get mine from Francks, however they are having a problem with the FDA now. Other Francks posters should have received the recall letter by now. They will be shipping out free refills as per a phone...
I didn't know this additional info until i called this AM. Received the letter Sat. Franck's was closed for the weekend....
Just got off the phone with an associate at Francks. They informed me that the ED compounds were not affected by the recall and the FDA issued a blanket recall that included all sterile compounds....
Just received a letter from Francks compounding Pharmacy in Ocala FL. to dispose of my Bimix. Evidentally the FDA discovered bacteria in there so called "clean room" where they do the compounding. So...
I went 4 years with this problem after RRP. It became even worse after salvage radiation. I finally opted for an Artificial Urinary Sphincter. No more urine during sex at all. Not even during orgasm....
Bootheel. refers to the area in New Mexico, where I live. It is called that because of the shape in that part of the state. Good luck finding it on the map. (population 200 more or less)....
Neoman I had my bladder scoped in February as part of the testing prior to the AUS implant but I will call my urologist. I released the cuff during my BM this morning and no blood. I will wear white...
I had AUS implant surgery in march. It was activated on May 10. I was straining during a bowel movement this morning and felt a stinging sensation and passed some blood in my urine. I was squeezing...
Thats very natural for six months out. Be patient. Try kegels. I went through the same during sex. A real turn off. after 4 years and salvage radiation I finally opted for an AUS (artificial urinary...
Well it finally happened. Had to wait 8 weeks because of tenderness in that area. What a difference. No more pads. Takes a little bit of practice squeezing the pump to determine how long before the...
My PSA after SRT was the same as before, but after 6 months it was undetectable. Give it some time....
Thanks for the info. It helps ease my mind a lot. Thanks for taking the time to offer some good advice. It is much appreciated. Will let you know how I make out on the 28th....
Need some help from some of the guys out there who had AUS implantation surgery. I am close to three weeks post-op (mar.5th). Still have difficulty urinating. Will see Uro on the 28th of this month...
Open Rp is not your only option. My current Uro does pereneal surgery on people who are overweight. It is a different approach making an incision between the scrotum and the anus. His success rate is...
Two and a half years out from salvage radiation. latest PSA <0.06. Sure love that "less than" sign. I am recovering from AUS surgery on Monday. I told the Doc that he sure made a spectacle of my...
Had AUS (artificial urinary sphincter) implant surgery monday. released on Tuesday morning. Surgery went well. Having a little trouble peeing due to the swelling but that should get better as time...
Thanks Knotreel and Tallguy. I will post my results as soon as I am well enough from the surgery. I am looking forward to being normal again....
I am having AUS (artificial urinary sphincter) surgery on Monday. Put up with the leakage for 4 years. Any idea what the recovery will be like? Couldn't be as bad as RRP, I hope....
I am 4 yrs. out from surgery and still have a problem from stress incontinence and urinating during sex. I have given up and don't want a life of pads so I have opted for the AUS (artificial urinary...
I am currently receiving 40% for residuals from Pca. My award says that they pay 20% for ED with a penile deformity. I assume that would be peyronies. I don't quite get that one. Any vet out there...
I applied for VA disability for agent orange and PCa. It took a little over a year for the the C&P exam. about a month later I was awarded 40% for residuals (2 to 4 pads a day). I also get the...
I am contemplating having an Artificial urinary sphincter due to constant leaking over a 4 year period. I am presently receiving compensation from the VA (40%) for Pca. I see where the VA pays an...
Thanks for all the help and vauable information on the AUS. By the way, I Live in Rodeo, New Mexico.(Land of Enchantment)...
Thanks guys for all your helpful input. I guess I will be getting mine soon. My Uro has been doing this surgey since it first came out sometime in the 80's....
I am almost four years out of RP and IMRT. I have stress incontinence which interferes with my everyday life, especially my sex life.(Climacturia) or urinating at time of orgasm. I saw my Uro...
I just got my rating for residuals from my PC from the VA.40%. I noticed on the award that they give 20% more for erectile dysfunction combined with peyronies(penile deformity). I have both as the...
I am considering a male sling for incontinence. Has anyone had one implanted, and if so, is it effective. Has it solved your incontinence problem?...
I submitted a claim to the Va a year ago for prostate cancer from agent orange. I finally got a reply and they are scheduling an exam for me. Is this a good sign for them approving my claim? I know...
I filed a claim for Agent Orange in August of 2010 and am still waiting. I served aboard a ship anchored in Can Ranh Bay. Here is an excerpt from VFW Magazine on April 2010: "Navy Vietnam Vets and...
I have been injecting myself with Bimix for over three years with great success. It took a while to master it but worth the effort. My only problem was occaisional bruising, sometimes bad. I finally...
Fairwind: I!m 68 going on 69....
I am over three years post RRP and IMRT and rely on Bi-mix and Viagra for any sexual activity. Lately I have been waking in the middle of the night about twice weekly with Nocturnal erections...
I am over three years out from RRP and 2 yrs. post rad. Have the same problem. I twas almost gone until I had the IMRT. I have tried everything including Kegels. It is not so bad with injections or...
I have been using Bi-mix for three years with good results. I use the Plump and prick method James described. It took about ten injections for me to figure out how much medication. Don't give up. The...
I was told by my Rad doc that he was giving me SRT only. The reason being that if it was combined with HT then the PSA dropped after treatment, he would not know if it was the SRT or the HT. Note:...
My PSA did not come down from its pre SRT level 3 months after treatment. It caused me a lot of anxiety. My 6 month PSA, however, was zero and it has remained at that number 18 months out. I wouldn't...
My PSA post Srt were .18, <0.04 (different lab), <0.06 (original lab)...
I just had my 15 month post SRT PSA test yesterday. It was <0.06. The dr. told me it was basically 0. He said that the lab could not measure any lower that that. He also said that if it had been...
I have had a similar situation on occaison. It happens when I hesitate a little when injecting. I find if I locate the spot and and inject quickly while pushing the syringe, I eliminate any bruising....
This post really caught my attention. A lot of surgeons never explain to an RRP patient about penile rehab. (pumps, viagra, injections), Had I not prompted my surgeon from the info I got from this...
I had RP in January of 2008. I was regaining erections with Viagra about 1 year post-op (90%). My PSA started to rise about 18 months out and I opted for IMRT. It has been almost three years now and...
Sorry. Didn't see the post before me that mentioned sudafed...
No one has mentioned using sudafed in this posting. Early on, when I was trying to find the proper amount of Bimix, I had an erection of about 4 hours. Used Sudafed and it subsided. Saved me a trip...
Purgatory: I have no history of PCa on either side of my family, however, I was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam over 40 years ago. I think you said in a prior post that you were there....