Dribbling

I am a 60 year old male and have a very embarrassing problem….I am constantly after each urination leaving a major "wet spot on the front of pants. It has gotten so bad that I can no longer wear light colors as they show more than the dark. I seem to be urinating less each time but need to go about every hour or so, sometimes just making it in time. I am also getting up at least 3 times nightly…. sometimes even 4 times.

I have had a TURP procedure 10 years ago or so. The Doc said my prostate was on the large side, but nothing to worry about at the time….. I am also having some burning on peeing, but that has gotten better, but is still present. For the last year or so I have been wearing 2 pair of underwear. However now that does not help….. I think I may be in line for either pull-up of those depend guard things….. Probably should call the urologist as I am also unable to get an erection….. I also have noticed my BM are more frequent and somewhat loose. Somehow I think all these things are tied together…….

Anyone else have these problems or can comment on them???

My problems started in a similar way with some dribbling, then noticable wet pants, followed by bedwetting which became more regular. I now wear nappies all the time. My bladder problems are caused by my diabetes and an enlarged prostate.

You may want to start to wear taped diapers full time, my bladder issue started the same way with just a few dribbles then moved on to full flooding a couple of times a day now I pee every few hours in my diaper. I still try to make it to the bathroom when I can but lately I just start to pee with no warning. I have been wearing 24/7 for 6 months. I was reluctant at first to switch from real fit for men to full taped diapers at first but now I don't regret changing to Abena Air plus level 4 diapers. The peace of mind I now have that I don't have to worry if I make it to the bathroom or not is great.

If you are not peeing very much volume you may be ok with the Abena pull-up level 3 diapers but I really recommend a good taped diaper that fits properly for comfort and reliability. Peeing in public is no issue when you can trust your diaper to do its job.

I can't imagine that these things are all related. I do think however that you should see your urologist for a follow up. A repeat PSA would be a good idea too.

One thing to try while you're waiting for a urologist appointment is milking your bulbous urethra. To do this, when you're done peeing, reach behind your scrotum and massage from back to front several times. This should stimulate the dribble to happen immediately instead of over time.

I am going to be seeing the Urologist on Thursday of next week…… Will see what he says…….

Problem is getting worse though.

More testing…..

I am going in for Prostate Surgury…….

I have refused any surgery and just wear nappies. My incontinence doesn't bother me at all now.

I also started out dribbling at night and day but it got worse and now wear diapers due to being a diabetic.