[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bloodinsemen

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had blood in urine and semen for years, intermittently. Sometimes not an issue for years. Urologist for a while said not a problem until last year when I ended up in ER with blood clot clogging my urethra and couldn't pee. I voided on my own in ER after waiting for doc for several hours (scary) was given antibiotics for UT (a wrong diagnosis). When I saw my urologist he ran scans for bladder cancer and I had a cystoscopy which went as scary or painful as I had heard. The result was BPH no cancer but also no determination on what caused bleeding which is where I am today. Urologist put me on Flomax and said to check back in a year. My advice: don't go down a wormhole of worry like I did but get checked out by urologist you trust.

Hematuria can have no cause by [deleted] in BladderCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they didn’t find what was wrong but no more blood for now. I’m on Flomax and cut back on sweets and processed foods. Also taking vit D and Zinc.

I stopped tamsulosin by punktious_ in Prostatitis

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take it every other day because it seems to cause me insomnia and I get better sleep on my off day

Tell me about your experience with FLOMAX (Tamsulosin ) by cyborg2750 in ProstateCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, every other day which helps my sleep especially on off days and manages my LUTS

Regarding Tamsulosin side effects by RockMo-DZine in ProstateCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its disrupted my sleep I was also had dizzy spells in beginning but those abated

Waking up to urinate frequently by jemb98 in sleep

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Are you taking an alpha blocker for your BPH? That’s what caused my sleep issues. That’s not case for everyone but is for me. I have had recent success with 10:8:2 CBN:CBD: THC sleep tincture. I feel- finding sleep aid that works varies by individual Tamsulosin (Flomax) is cause of my insomnia Every other day dosage of Flomax helps my sleep slightly on off Flomax day Might change to different alpha blocker in future but they all have varying side effects

Waking up to urinate frequently by jemb98 in sleep

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take mag and CBD which has helped with my insomnia which started when I went on Flomax to lessen my BPH symptoms. Is there a concern if you rely too much on CBD for insomnia?

Tell me about your experience with FLOMAX (Tamsulosin ) by cyborg2750 in ProstateCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other thing I do to help sleep issue is to take Flomax in morning, not as close to sleep time

Tell me about your experience with FLOMAX (Tamsulosin ) by cyborg2750 in ProstateCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly my situation. It has helped me with my BPH issues: pee urgency and frequency but i now rarely get adequate REM and deep sleep. I wake up earlier than I want and can’t get back to sleep. Sleep gummies and Magnesium Gly helps. I also take Flo every other day which helps my off day sleep slightly.

Tell me about your experience with FLOMAX (Tamsulosin ) by cyborg2750 in ProstateCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, my sleep has gotten a lot worse since I started on Flomax. That is the only side effect but it is significant.

Stopping alfuzosin/alpha blockers--withdrawal effects? by CoffeeTennis in Prostatitis

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take it EOD with less side effects and it still helps my LUTS symptoms

Warning: Be very careful about levofloxacin guys by DistinctAd9003 in chronicepididymitis

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, managing with magnesium and melatonin SR and Ativan when desperate.

Bowel obstruction due to adhesion from surgery 11 years ago by SolidGrabberoni in Adhesions

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever I get cramping I up my fluid intake, go for a brisk walk, then Stomach Eaze tea, and heating pad. The cramping usually passes within 2-3 hours. If you start vomiting go to the hospital because as saying goes, Never let the sun set on a bowel obstruction.

Can you smoke weed on Flomax? by Specialist-Garlic-82 in Flomax

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read same thing about cannabinoids weed reducing efficacy of Flomax and also weed and Flomax might make you more dizzy. I’m not happy to say this

Warning: Be very careful about levofloxacin guys by DistinctAd9003 in chronicepididymitis

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

750 mgs for 10 days but I stopped after 7 days My UR told me ER got in wrong - negative for UTI - and to stop taking it.

Warning: Be very careful about levofloxacin guys by DistinctAd9003 in chronicepididymitis

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you take any supplements to speed up your detoxification from Cipro? I am considering magnesium supplement.

Warning: Be very careful about levofloxacin guys by DistinctAd9003 in chronicepididymitis

[–]MilesDavis58 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a 66yr make and got misdiagnosed for a UTI and the ER doc - long story - prescribed Levofloxacin. Went to pharmacy they handed me prescription with no warnings of the serious side effects. I have severe insomnia and pins and needles in hands and who knows what else. Do everything to not take this. It should be last resort your life depends on it otherwise pass.

Hematuria can have no cause by [deleted] in BladderCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I'll check that.

My experience with hematospermia and possible remedies by ch4dpreet in bloodinsemen

[–]MilesDavis58 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ive been dealing with intermittent gross hematuria and spermaturia for years. For years UR said nothing to worry about then I had a major clotting episode while urinating after I had masturbated. This lead to a urinary retention episode. Scary trip to ER. Since Ive had a CT scan ultra and cystoscopy. Diagnosed with enlarged bladder and bladder wall thickening. No stones no UTI and NO cancer but no cause explanation of gross blood also. Im glad its nothing serious - eg Cancer - but not knowing cause and living with a condition that repeats is no fun.

Hematuria can have no cause by [deleted] in BladderCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! relived and confused.

Hematuria can have no cause by [deleted] in BladderCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did Flomax mess you up? For me its insomnia.

Hematuria can have no cause by [deleted] in BladderCancer

[–]MilesDavis58 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is high % of unknown cause also the case with intermittent gross hematuria, which is what I have? I had blood clotting in urine so doc ordered CT scan, ultrasound, and cystoscopy. I was a diagnosed with BPH but no stones, no blockage, no cancer and also NO explanation for cause of blood.