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Pelvic floor exercises, post prostatectomy

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I had a successful robot-assisted radical prostatectomy on 1st April. No further treatment needed. Did lots of pelvic floor exercises pre-operation, and some again after catheter removal.Two weeks ago I was pain free, urine continent and sexually functional again; but was advised to continue doing pelvic floor exercises for another 3 months.Have been affected by much pain, soreness etc in my groin, thighs and bowel / stomach since then. I stopped the exercises 2 days ago because of this; but now having to use Ibuprofen and Paracetamol again. Is there anyone out there who has had similar experience and can offer advice? Also, similarly, any professional advice in this respect?

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    Thanks Helen.

    II appreciste your quick reply. I did see my GP 4 days ago and infection was ruled out; but inflammation suspected. I've been on lots of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol since. Then spoke to my surgeon / consultant urologist 2 days ago; who advised to stop pelvic floor exercises for 2-3 weeks and keep taking the painkillers for as long as might prove necessary.Unfortunately, no change realised as yet.

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    Thanks Helen.

    II appreciste your quick reply. I did see my GP 4 days ago and infection was ruled out; but inflammation suspected. I've been on lots of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol since. Then spoke to my surgeon / consultant urologist 2 days ago; who advised to stop pelvic floor exercises for 2-3 weeks and keep taking the painkillers for as long as might prove necessary.Unfortunately, no change realised as yet.

    Cousinjack

     

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