PAE for BPH - Post Procedure
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I had the PAE procedure performed September 10, 2015. Dr Bagla at Inova Hospital, Alexandria, VA perfomred the procedure. First of all, the internentional radiology department at this facility is new and top notch. I underwent an approximate 44 minute MRI with contrast the day before the procedure. Dr Bagla discussed the results of the MRI with me and advised I should have a successful outcome based upon reading the results of the MRI. He did say however...you won't like me the first two weeks. Yup...no kidding. Immediately upon recovering from the fog of the procedure, there was intense burning sensation at the prostate, equate it to a 4" piece of rebar heated to white hot and inserted in the anus. There's no chance of finding a comfortable position. I began to think that flying home to NM the next morning was a bad decison and, yes, I'd advise one additional day if you're traveling long distance. Frequency is increased, inability to empty and the burning seems to move around in the anatomy down there from one place to the other each day. I'm 9 days post procedure and the constant burning sensation has for the most part subsided. There is still a burning when I urinate...all this was expected so no issues...just grit the teeth and get throught the first few weeks. The one thing I didn't expect and I'd like feedback from those that had the PAE, the head of the penis has turned some blotchy colors, dark purple blotches and the very tip of the penis at the urethra opening has swollen and is extremely sensitive to touch. That means everytime I move, walk sit and the tip rubs against underweay or pajamas there is extreme sensitivity and pain. Has anyone else experienced this sensation post procedure, PAE? I had a urine culture at the local clinic, checking for bladder infection but all was clear. The Inova Hospital Docs suggested I visit with a local urologist because they don't list this sympton and common to the procedure. Any thoughts, comments would be appreciated. I do expect a good outcome but I suspect I'll see full recovery and a good outcome about a month down the road. Michael
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allan99881 michael8714
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Had the PAE procedure 5/25/21, at US Davis Hospital Sacramento......day two with much burning pain when I take a p**s, expecially at the head. Could almost set the clock for every 45-60 minute to go dripple out urine and suffer the pain, feel bloated as I feel like the kidneys must be pushing the urine out an the prostate is only allowing a small amount out. Was on Flomax to shrink the prostate and do not know if this would be helpful to continue with? Now reading where I could continue to have this burning pain with urination for weeks....not joyful news. They fail to cover all of the discomfort/pain that one will have with this procedure.