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by info@lorrainegrover.com
Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Life after prostate surgery
Topic: Post-operative problems.
Replies: 1
Views: 2670

Re: Post-operative problems.

Yes there are three other tablets. Tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra) and avanafil (Spedra). All can vary slightly with their side effect profiles between individuals. Tadalafil 10mg or 20mg can be taken either 'on demand' as you took Viagra, 30-60 minutes before sexual activity or a 2.5 or 5 ...
by info@lorrainegrover.com
Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:07 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Life after prostate surgery
Topic: exercise
Replies: 1
Views: 1678

Re: exercise

Certainly having had a general anaesthetic and major surgery it can take time to recover. There is lots of evidence that exercise and diet in cancer care has great benefits. On The Urology Foundation website there is a great article 'Powering Prostate Cancer Recovery Through Exercise'. Prostate Canc...
by info@lorrainegrover.com
Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Life after prostate surgery
Topic: erectile dysfunction
Replies: 1
Views: 1688

Re: erectile dysfunction

Absolutely speak to your Consultant and/or Clinical Nurse Specialist. They will know your medical history as to whether there is a reason (contraindication) as to why you may not be able to try Viagra (also known as sildenafil). If you are referring to having had a radical prostatectomy, early after...
by info@lorrainegrover.com
Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Life after prostate surgery
Topic: mental health support
Replies: 1
Views: 1766

Re: mental health support

Following a cancer diagnosis many people experience a huge variety of emotions. These emotions can ebb and flow and take people by surprise. Initially when the focus is often on the surgery things can feel quite structured, as you have mentioned it was easier helping with 'physical things'. Our phys...
by info@lorrainegrover.com
Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Life after prostate surgery
Topic: post-surgery incontinence
Replies: 2
Views: 1753

Re: post-surgery incontinence

Communication is so important, the team caring for your husband may not realise the impact it is having on you both. We are all here to support you. I appreciate for men in particular, talking about incontinence can be distressing, many do. There are now men's underpants that are stylish with a leak...
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