I think I have overdone it.

[gavroche]

I did the Tour de mon last Sunday, only 40 miles mind but I also have prostate problems due to my age. Monday morning, come what may, I just couldn't wee, no matter how much I tried. In the end, I was in agony and rang my doctor who told me to go straight to A&E. They fitted a catheter and the relief was a bless. The trouble is, I have to wear the bloody thing 24/7 and it is horrible. I am due back at the urology clinic in the next couple of days for an assessment. I hope I will be back to normal then as I take tablets to reduce the enlarged prostate. I will also ask them to remove it or at least take a bit off it, after all, one can live without it. Of course, in the meantime, no cycling for me. Getting old is no fun, believe me!

 

[Saluki]

GWS @gavroche

 

[ScotiaLass]

Oh I know your pain!
I had to have an emergency catheter put in once...not a pleasant experience.
I hope you get sorted soon!

 

[welsh dragon]

I hope you feel better soon. Good luck. And your right, getting old is no fun. But you can try to stay as fit as you can and cycling will help.

 

[Crackle]

Ouch, my eyes were watering reading your post. GWS Gavroche

Yes, my hand is clenched white on my mouse......."...and just relax Mr Gavroche....."

 

[Effyb4]

I think the catheter was one of the worst aspects of heart surgery. I felt so much better when it was taken out. Hopefully it will all be sorted soon for you Gavroche

 

[fossyant]

Hope you get sorted. Not good having saddle area issues. Please research side effects of prostrate removal before going ahead as it can have other effects.

 

[gavroche]

Thank you all for your get well messages. I really appreciate the close community we have on here. Keep cycling and I will be back on the saddle soon.

 

[GetAGrip]

Hope all is much easier for you very soon!

 

[Peteaud]

GWS

 

[raleighnut]

GWS having a catheter inserted is one of the most unpleasant things that has happened to me, the fitting of a pin into my Femur was at least done under anaesthetic although when they removed it and put me a bigger pin in recently I was offered an epidural, I declined and went for the full 'out of it'

 

[PeteXXX]

I do hope all goes well and you can get back riding soon! It must have been agonizing!

I asked my doc last year when I went in for an MOT if she checks for prostate issues.. She said that unless I have any pointers towards a problem, ie, retention or peeing a dribble several times overnight etc., she wouldn't check for problems. Fortunately, so far, I have been alright..

 

[RWright]

GWS

 

[DCLane]

GWS

 

[Brandane]

That sounds horrible @gavroche . I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate a few years ago after "that" test ; but so far no symptoms as bad as you describe - just an inability to drink any more than 2 pints without spending the rest of the night in the pub toilet , and unable to get more than about 5 hours undisturbed sleep. GP is pretty much unconcerned though.