Thanks Huey, I learned from one of my doctors a while ago that my ankles were a little swollen and he suggested trying compression stockings. As it turned out they actually make my legs feel pretty good and I have had less issues with neuropathy and hardly any swelling. I read that sometimes the valves in our legs sometimes don’t always want to work right so fluid can build up. What I also noticed was because my body wasn’t making urine from all that excess fluid in my legs when I wore the compression stockings, I had less urine production at night. Seems like a plus to me.
Anyway, if you are ever in Maryland, Chesapeake Urology has some compassionate folks that may be able to help. I have a couple more doctors there I am going to see next month to see what my options are but they were really wonderful and I felt completely comfortable once I met the staff.
The gentleman who initially saw me seemed genuinely caring and listened to me, checked me out and did an ultrasound, prostate check, etc. the ultrasound showed that when I void my bladder was full again shortly afterward so it wasn’t emptying entirely. Explains a lot. He suggested I see two of the other doctors in their staff that are specialists so in a few weeks I will know more. My hopes is I can at least lessen the leaks. I’m just tired of living with it. I’m sure most of us are.
Hope you have a great evening. Sorry for rambling so much.
Jim
