A Fresh Start

User

Posted 03 Feb 2016 at 19:06

Steve

I have suffered retention lots of time, always head for the A&E ,retention is dangerous for your kidneys

all the best Barry

Bleeding could be because you are straining

User

Posted 03 Feb 2016 at 19:07

Hi,

GP's appointment didn't really provide any answers but I'm being referred to the Urology Department. He didn't think it was an infection which is why he said it needs further investigation.

He's concerned that I have only managed to pee (about 50% blood) about half a litre since last night but don't really feel like going. He told me to go to A&E if this started to cause me problems.

Has anyone had problems like this as I could do with some info.

Thanks.

Steve

User

Posted 03 Feb 2016 at 20:54

Hi Steve,

Don't have any experience of your problem and it seems your GP can't explain it either. It's good that you are being referred to Urology for an appointment (and no doubt investigation) but I would follow your GP's advice and go to A&E in the meantime, if problem persists.

Barry

User

Posted 03 Feb 2016 at 21:40

Steve

When I had retention the GP I saw sent me straight to A&E, if it persists please take the advice of others and go to A&E yourself

Arthur

User

Posted 03 Feb 2016 at 22:37

Hi Steve

Don't wait until you go into retention, get to A&E and get it sorted or do you have a contact at the hospital you can call?

Take care

Roy

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 00:47

Thanks Guys,

I am managing to avoid being blocked completely now. The thing that really bothers me is peeing the blood, it seems to be worse this evening. I've never had that until today and it's a bit scary.

Steve

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 09:32

Did the GP test for infection Steve or is it only an assumption on his part?

Has he marked the urology request as urgent?

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 10:09

If you don't get an urgent Urology appointment please go to A&E Steve and get it checked out.

Arthur

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 10:23

Hi Steve

Are you on blood thinners for your heart problem, or are you taking aspirin which could irritate the bladder?

Roy

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 10:37

Agree with others steve go to a & e

run long and prosper

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'piglet you dont spell love -you just feel it'

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 13:27

Hi,

Fast-tracked by GP to see a Urology Consultant this morning. Quite surprised by the speed this has happened.

The consultant wasn't quite sure what is going on, he doesn't think it is an infection, could be a side effect of my radiotherapy or something else. I did a flow test, had an ultrasound on the bladder and gave a urine sample. A quick test showed blood in the sample, high protein and high number of white blood cells. My urine flow is returning

He's arranged for me to have a kidney scan and an examination of the bladder with a camera up the penis (oh joy) but not until next week.

So it's fingers-crossed time that everything will be ok. I've had enough to cope with this week.

Steve

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 13:33

You certainly have Steve, but at least with this the GP has pulled is finger out and something is being done.

All the best my friend

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 14:20

Glad to hear something is being done Steve.
Good luck with the tests

Paul

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 15:19

Made my eyes water with the camera

Glad you are getting sorted out

Nidge

run long and prosper

'pooh how do you spell love'

'piglet you dont spell love -you just feel it'

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 15:21

Steve

I had the joy of a camera up the penis yesterday, to be fair the doctor was brilliant quick squirt of gel and it was all over in 60 seconds and you get the bonus of watching it on screen.

All the best.

Thanks Chris

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 21:14

Hi Steve,
Could be your RT has caused all your probs ,it did with me about six months after it finished
see my profile

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 21:15

Hi,

My eyes are watering thinking of a camera up the penis, not looking forward to it.

Steve

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User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 21:30

Hi Steve

Pleased to hear you got a speedy appointment

Hope the procedure goes well

Arthur

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User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 21:47

Hi Steve,

I have read a few of the threads from your post. I know I don't usually message people much, but I had to reply to this.
Please, please, please, keep talking about whatever you need to! Whatever has been said which made you think you have to be careful with what you say- take no notice. It would be a false world if we all went round pretending to be happy all the time. Life can be extremely tough, and we all have support from these groups, so please carry on!
Are you living on your own? DO you have friends or family around who can also listen?

Ali

'Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, but faith looks up'

User

Posted 04 Feb 2016 at 23:44

Hi Steve

Glad you were fast tracked and things are progressing. The thought of the camera is worse than the actual experience ( a bit like the thought of the biopsy) they will put a gel into the opening which should numb it and you will be able to follow the cameras progress as it makes its way into the bladder which takes your mind off what is happening, so don't worry you will be fine, you have come through far worse procedures.

Good Luck

Roy

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