Prostate/ REZUM
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Prostate/ REZUM
We hear a lot about knee replacement and how it affects bike riding in these threads. I haven't been able to find many discussions on BPH and how riding a bike affects that. My uro doc says a procedure called "REZUM" would have an overall good affect as far as riding comfort. I know what the procedure entails, but has anyone had any experience with this and how it affects comfort on the bike?
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We hear a lot about knee replacement and how it affects bike riding in these threads. I haven't been able to find many discussions on BPH and how riding a bike affects that. My uro doc says a procedure called "REZUM" would have an overall good affect as far as riding comfort. I know what the procedure entails, but has anyone had any experience with this and how it affects comfort on the bike?
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BHP is not cancer. My doc has been following my BHP for about 15 years. It's getting to the point where I may have to do something about it, but the only bike-related problem I have is that having to pee all the time is interrupting my rides.
No idea about "Rezum" which somehow uses steam to shrink the prostate.
No idea about "Rezum" which somehow uses steam to shrink the prostate.
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There are prescription meds for BHP including the peeing. Ask your doctor. There are side effects. Ask about that too, and their effects on athletes.
Riding for sure encourages BHP. It's a known issue with older cyclists. It's a big drag to have to drop out of the paceline to pee. See the thread on standing in the Training and Nutrition forum.
I have a friend who takes Flomax and loves it. OTOH he doesn't ride, though he's very active.
Riding for sure encourages BHP. It's a known issue with older cyclists. It's a big drag to have to drop out of the paceline to pee. See the thread on standing in the Training and Nutrition forum.
I have a friend who takes Flomax and loves it. OTOH he doesn't ride, though he's very active.
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Suggest joining the following OUTSTANDING FORUM and inquire there ----
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https://www.inspire.com/groups/us-too-prostate-cancer/
If this topic isn't appropriate for this sight, I would hope the folks that control "Bike Forums" would be the one(s) to let me know that. But again, thank you for the suggestion.
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The link you posted is a sight that addresses cancer, thank you. The issue I'm posting is re BPH/REZUM with the emphasis on how that affects riding a bicycle.
If this topic isn't appropriate for this sight, I would hope the folks that control "Bike Forums" would be the one(s) to let me know that. But again, thank you for the suggestion.
If this topic isn't appropriate for this sight, I would hope the folks that control "Bike Forums" would be the one(s) to let me know that. But again, thank you for the suggestion.
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There's a ton of information about both at patient.info. Look in the forums for a sub forum called "Prostate Problems".
Not the easiest forum to use, but is the best source I could find.
Btw, I suffer from BPH, and underwent a Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) to shrink my prostate this past May. It's improved my quality of life significantly.
Not the easiest forum to use, but is the best source I could find.
Btw, I suffer from BPH, and underwent a Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) to shrink my prostate this past May. It's improved my quality of life significantly.
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I am a cyclist, and I had the Rezum procedure done 5 weeks ago.
The results as far as improving my BPH have been remarkable. All my BPH issues are gone except for one thing, and that is cycling.
I waited over 2 weeks after the procedure before I started working out on my trainer. I notice that if I ride for an hour or more that my BPH symptoms would start returning. If I avoid cycling, everything works perfectly again.
I did a lot of research to see if this was common, but could not find anything. So here is what I think is happening. The Rezum procedure works by killing the inner layer of your prostate, which then takes several months for your body to reabsorb. I think sitting on a saddle during this recovery period irritates the healing prostate, and it swells a bit. So I am going to wait until my prostate has fully shrunk in another month or two before I return to cycling. I also speculate that this is more likely if you had a median lobe in your prostate. It tends to push into the neck of your bladder, and men with this don't respond to BPH meds as well as others. Rezum goes after this lobe, too, and I think that is exactly what gets irritated by cycling.
I will post back here about Thanksgiving when I will restart cycling again. I am hoping my prostate will be shrunk and healed enough by then to return to cycling.
The results as far as improving my BPH have been remarkable. All my BPH issues are gone except for one thing, and that is cycling.
I waited over 2 weeks after the procedure before I started working out on my trainer. I notice that if I ride for an hour or more that my BPH symptoms would start returning. If I avoid cycling, everything works perfectly again.
I did a lot of research to see if this was common, but could not find anything. So here is what I think is happening. The Rezum procedure works by killing the inner layer of your prostate, which then takes several months for your body to reabsorb. I think sitting on a saddle during this recovery period irritates the healing prostate, and it swells a bit. So I am going to wait until my prostate has fully shrunk in another month or two before I return to cycling. I also speculate that this is more likely if you had a median lobe in your prostate. It tends to push into the neck of your bladder, and men with this don't respond to BPH meds as well as others. Rezum goes after this lobe, too, and I think that is exactly what gets irritated by cycling.
I will post back here about Thanksgiving when I will restart cycling again. I am hoping my prostate will be shrunk and healed enough by then to return to cycling.
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I am a cyclist, and I had the Rezum procedure done 5 weeks ago.
The results as far as improving my BPH have been remarkable. All my BPH issues are gone except for one thing, and that is cycling.
I waited over 2 weeks after the procedure before I started working out on my trainer. I notice that if I ride for an hour or more that my BPH symptoms would start returning. If I avoid cycling, everything works perfectly again.
I did a lot of research to see if this was common, but could not find anything. So here is what I think is happening. The Rezum procedure works by killing the inner layer of your prostate, which then takes several months for your body to reabsorb. I think sitting on a saddle during this recovery period irritates the healing prostate, and it swells a bit. So I am going to wait until my prostate has fully shrunk in another month or two before I return to cycling. I also speculate that this is more likely if you had a median lobe in your prostate. It tends to push into the neck of your bladder, and men with this don't respond to BPH meds as well as others. Rezum goes after this lobe, too, and I think that is exactly what gets irritated by cycling.
I will post back here about Thanksgiving when I will restart cycling again. I am hoping my prostate will be shrunk and healed enough by then to return to cycling.
The results as far as improving my BPH have been remarkable. All my BPH issues are gone except for one thing, and that is cycling.
I waited over 2 weeks after the procedure before I started working out on my trainer. I notice that if I ride for an hour or more that my BPH symptoms would start returning. If I avoid cycling, everything works perfectly again.
I did a lot of research to see if this was common, but could not find anything. So here is what I think is happening. The Rezum procedure works by killing the inner layer of your prostate, which then takes several months for your body to reabsorb. I think sitting on a saddle during this recovery period irritates the healing prostate, and it swells a bit. So I am going to wait until my prostate has fully shrunk in another month or two before I return to cycling. I also speculate that this is more likely if you had a median lobe in your prostate. It tends to push into the neck of your bladder, and men with this don't respond to BPH meds as well as others. Rezum goes after this lobe, too, and I think that is exactly what gets irritated by cycling.
I will post back here about Thanksgiving when I will restart cycling again. I am hoping my prostate will be shrunk and healed enough by then to return to cycling.
I believe that posting your continued experiences could be beneficial for others.. Good LUCK!