Most of the participants in this group know my story with prostate cancer. I just have a question about an issue that I am having while urinating. Urination burns and is painful. I went and had my urine tested, and it came back clear. I am a month and a half behind my biopsy. It feels like a urinary track infection or bladder infection. But, like I indicatefd my urine test is clear.
Just asking if any one else has had these symptoms after a biopsy or any time.
Hey there.
Yes I can remember that this happened to me and blood too. They didnt bother to test my urine though just gave me the antibiotcs, and told me to drink lots of water. It seemed to settle down after a while, taking Tamsilosin too.
Good luck
Personal,
Did you experience this right after biopsy?
It has been 50 days since my biopsy. I would think it would be healed by now.
yes absolutely! For me this was soon after my biopsy so I am surprised they didnt pick up an infection on the sample they took for you.
You cant carry on like that so you need to have further tests to determine whats going on
I had those symptoms also right after biopsy, and they cleared up. And this is why I am concerned. Been 50 days and it feels like a urinary track infection. But they say my urine is ok, clear.
yes its weird isnt it. You definitely need more tests to determine whats going on, it isnt right for sure. Its nag the drs time I think
My understand that (not from experience) it is most often a result of a urinary tract infection. But you stated that your urine has no issue, it may also be due to an STD (sexually transmitted diseases), bladder stones, bladder tumours, and virtually any condition of the prostate (BPH, PC, or Prostatitis). It can also occur as a side effect of anticholinergic medication. Depend on your condition, you and your doctor can narrow it down for treatment. Sorry, it doesn't seem like a straight answer. Good luck.
In addition to what has been said here, in particular Viet's comment in STD, I would ask the urologist about the merits of conducting a cystoscopy. This checks the lining of the bladder and, amongst other things, can identify stones, blockages, cancerous growths and non- cancerous growths.
And an uncommon problem, checking on the tubes that connect the kidnies to the bladder and verifying if all is as it should be.
I wouldn't wait if I were you.
I had some sort of pelvic infection about a month after my biopsy. The doctor didn't examine me but put me on another course of Cipro (the first course was for the biopsy itself). That seemed to help.
I think my painful urination is caused by the biopsy. All the other condituions mentioned in here, I do not think apply to me. The best thing for me, is go back to the Doctor.
I think that is very wise Roger.
Actually I had complications after my my biopsy, although mine was just pain not so much a problem with urination. I felt like I had the flu and a lot of pain, I spent a week in hospital having tests and lots of morphine.
Good luck Roger, let us know how you get on please
Thanks, I surely will.
May I ask was it a trans recital or trans perennial biopsy?
trans recital
FYI: The last fews may need to look into. You need to see your doc.
What are the risks of an ultrasound guided prostate biopsy?
For the risks of an ultrasound guided biopsy, please also refer to the section on after effects.
1. Haematospermia (blood in the sperm) occurs in over 90% of patients having the procedure and this can persist for 2 or more weeks.
2. Haematuria (blood in urine) is very common (over 60% of patients).
3. Blood in the faeces is fairly common, but is usually mild.
4. Infection is very rare (less than 1% of patients overall), but this can be severe if untreated.
5. Internal haemorrhage. This is exceedingly uncommon (less than 0.01% of patients), but if severe may require surgery
6. Rarely, urine retention can occur. If the prostate is very enlarged to start with, and bleeding occurs within the prostate as a result of having the biopsy, this relatively small amount of bleeding may be enough to cause a blockage of the urethra – the canal that transports urine out of the bladder and passes through the prostate. This can then lead to retention, which is the temporary inability to pass urine. This is relieved by the passage of a catheter, a sterile rubber tube, which is inserted into the urethra to relieve the blockage.
Viet,
I have no problem urinating. The stream is fair, before biopsy it was good. My urine is clear, had it tested at lab. I will be seeing my urologist soon, and I will discuss the burning and tolerable pain associated with the sensations. I do thank you for all the support.
Roger
Hi Rodger
I've been folowing your posts since you joined the forum.
Please excuse me if I am too blunt. As I recall you are 75 and suffer from health anxiety and other health issues. You have had a biopsy showing Gleason 6.
You have posted asking about opinions of surgery and radiation as I recall. At the same time myself and others have repeatdly told you to slow down and that at your age you have a 90% chance of dying with rather than from prostate cancer,
You subjected yourself to a biopsy and it seems you, like many others are uffering from the side affects of the procedure.
Again, everyone must make their own decision, but from my reading of your posts you seem determined to have treatment. I would just caution you that treatment does not equal cure. I'm a few years younger than you but there is no way in the world I would subject myself to any form of active treatment at 75 with your Gleason score.
I know from your posts you have daughters that no doubt they are pushing you to treat, as is my daughter and young wife. But for me the quality of the life I can give them as I grow older is my primary concern, Having a dignosis that could kill me far in the future is not something I will burdon them with today.
With a Gleason 6 we can go down the path of treatment after treatment with more and more side effects or we can just monitor our diagnosis, I don't know you or your situation, but from the outside looking in, with a Gleason 6, at 75 I would enjoy life and forget I even had that biopsy that shows you, like 75% of the men you age have PC that will never kill you
Of course do what you think is best for you and if this offends you please disregard as its not my intent.
A big fat uptick to you, jwhrn!
jwrhn1951,
No way I am offended by your posts. Your words have given me hope that this dreadful disease can be manageable by active surveillance.
before I had the biopsy I was consulted by my family Doctor he advised me, that they were an equal argument for, and an argument against a biopsy.
I elected to have the biopsy, because I wanted to know if cancer was in my body. MY Gleason score showed two cores 10% cancer. One core was a 3+3= 6 and the other was 4+3=7 My Gleason was 6 but, I also had a 7. The 7 is why I am so concerned and of course anxiety.
The prolaris score of my biopsy remains will give me some direction I might take. The score will determine the aggressive, non agressive of the cancer cells. And much more. I invite you to google Prolaris, if you havn't already and tell me what you think of the genetic testing.
You are absolutely correct saying I am suffering from the side efects of the biopsy. I truly appreciate you have taken your time to give me your opinions, Your opinions make a great deal of sense. However, I am going to pursue all medical advice and tests that are avilable to me, and be proactive. Thanks again for sharing your opinions and advice, I am most appreciative!
Roger
Hi David,
I don't know what an uptick is, but I assume you agree with jwrhn. Which is good!