Bladder Spasms

Prostatefree

There's not much to help and it's awful. The silver lining is he will have no memory of the pain itself once it's gone. It will not kill him.

Don't resist them or try to relax through them. Push gently with them like birthing contractions and the episodes will end quicker. Do not push or bear down hard. Push gently like you are urinating. It may leak slightly around the catheter. Not to worry.

They are a sign of healing. The bladder is trying to reject the catheter.

IADT3since2000

Hi ABC789,

I have no direct experience, but I know of urologists who specialize in problems after prostate cancer surgery. One expert, dealing mainly with incontinence but also touching on bladder issues, recommended the National Association for Continence, www.nafc.org, as a source of information about doctors who treat such issues.

Good luck.

Jim

Prostatefree

No alcohol, caffeine, or carbonated beverages.

guitarhunter

The worst pain I experienced after my surgery were the bladder spasms. Mostly with the catheter in but they continued for a few more days after removal. No pain now.

Prostatefree

I liken it to birthing contractions of which I know nothing. My partner, from the other room, said it sounded like I was having an orgasm.

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