Dear Doc......
I have previously suffered from Kidney stones. 7 weeks ago had a Proctectomy, 3 years after having an ileostomy due to colitis. This op was purely to reduce any cancer risks I would have had by leaving my rectum in place.
I picked up a few infections whilst in hospital, but have been given an all clear on them now. I had a IVU exam which showed my kidneys are functionally properly. I had 2 wounds after the recent surgery. The front wound seems to dip into my adomen more than it did before gving me a rather strange profile.My rear wound opened when at home due to infection, but seems better now.
I realise such surgery can upset other organs, but my bladder/penis pain can be predicted now. If I lie down on the sofa in the evening the pain will begin to appear, especially if my bladder is empty. At 5 o'clock in the morning it is pretty uncomfortable and it can be better for me to get up. Once I am walking around in the late morning it will have gone for most of the day. It feels like I need to have a wee, but my bladder is empty. Urinating does not hurt. It is as I stop urinating as my bladder empties, that the pain appears. Each step I walk at that point will aggravate it. An half an hour later I will be ok.
Sometimes pain comes in small waves. I know I'm not the doc hear, but because of the location of the pain I feel it's not kidney stones related this time.
Does this sound familar?
I am planning to see my urologist again soon but would like to hear your opinion. Thank You