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Suddenly got this BPH problem.

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Happyhacker
Happyhacker

I has a cystoscopy recently which came up clear. Then had a CT scan which also came up clear (I assume that was to check for cancer cells in other organs and presume the Prostate as well). Then 2 weeks later started getting urine passing problems. This advanced pretty quickly over three days. Dr. put me on Tamsulosin oral. Worked almost straight away but then my eyes started stinging like mad. This may be accentuated by itchy eyes I get when the hay fever season starts.

Anyone know if this settles down or other solution? Thanks.

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  • alanatcroydon
    alanatcroydon Happyhacker

    Posted

    You don't say your age; BPH is really a phenomenon of older age.  Tamsulosin has some well known detrimental side effects on your sexual performance.  If that is important, be wary

  • derek76
    derek76 Happyhacker

    Posted

    From list of side effects

    Ocular

    Common (1% to 10%): Blurred vision

    Postmarketing reports: Visual impairment, intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome .

    Commonly reported side effects of tamsulosin include: dizziness, nasal congestion, paranasal sinus congestion, rhinitis, rhinorrhea, and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Other side effects include: drowsiness..

  • mike588
    mike588 Happyhacker

    Posted

    If the cystoscopy and CT scan showed no issues, I wonder if you didn't get an infection from the cystocopy? How old are you, why did you get a cystocopy in the first place, AND a CT scan?

  • TKM
    TKM Happyhacker

    Posted

    Hacker,

    If you got a UTI from the cystoscopy I would have expected it within a few days not 2 weeks later.  Did you take some drugs for your hay fever ?  Some hay fever drugs like antihistamines can cause urinary retention, which the Tamsulosin counteracted.

    Thomas 

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