Low pee flow

cantdrv55 · 12-01-2021, 07:15 PM

I’m only 57. What’s the deal? It’s taking me slightly over a minute to empty my bladder and I swear I’m bearing down as much as I can. I remember when my stream was strong. Now it’s like I’ve got a low flow restrictor. No other symptoms and my last PSA test was 1.7, well within range.

Guys in your 50s, are you experiencing the same thing?

jyl · jyl's Garage

Yup. And not only does it take longer, but I do it more often. Though that may have something to do with medication that has a diuretic effect.

Bill Douglas · 12-01-2021, 07:18 PM

The most beautiful rock pool... The water is perfectly clear... amazing clear water... Little fish scooting about... I'm so relaxed enjoying looking at the rock pools and the water everywhere.

Opps, excuse me, I need to go and take a pee.

It works for me every two hours throughout the night.

Instrument 41 · 12-01-2021, 07:19 PM

Flow Max is in your future

cantdrv55 · 12-01-2021, 07:27 PM

If Flow Max is a catheter, freaking kill me now.

rcooled · 12-01-2021, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cantdrv55

What’s the deal?

Enlarged prostate. Very common in guys over 50.

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If Flow Max is a catheter, freaking kill me now.

No, not a catheter. It's a medication that relaxes the muscles in the prostate that control urine flow.

sc_rufctr · 12-01-2021, 07:37 PM

Same here but I've taught myself to relax completely and I now sit down to pee.
I make sure I completely empty my bladder just before bed time so I don't need to go during the night.

- I ride a bicycle a lot so I'm generally fit but "time waits for no man".
Note I've always used "Brooks" style leather saddles so I don't suffer penile numbness.

When I was about 14 I went to a Kiss concert and I was in the crowd crush near the front of the stage. I wasn't able to get to a toilet so I just held it for about 6 or 7 hours. When the concert was over we were walking back to the car and I just had to go... I found a tree and proceeded to "equestrian pee" for about 10 minutes straight!

herr_oberst · 12-01-2021, 08:01 PM

Old age. You gotta be tough. Time to harden up.
I'm old, I used to drink to excess and the plumbing is held together with rags and duct tape. A larger than average prostate that bears watching to make sure it doesn't decide to become cancerous.
Not so fun fact; a prostate exam is not done visually.

Some days I might pee 30 times, some days 4 or 5.
Fortunately I usually sleep thru the night, so I have that going for me.
(On a related note I'm on the 3 year plan for colonoscopy because they keep finding small benign polyps.
At least I hope they're benign this time around. I'll know in a week or two. Wish me luck.)

cantdrv55 · 12-01-2021, 08:22 PM

Like JYL said, peeing more often but 30 times?! Holy moly. How do you get anything done?

Heel n Toe · 12-01-2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rcooled

Enlarged prostate. Very common in guys over 50.

As you all should know, the prostate holds/stores the ejaculate. When it builds to a certain point, if it's not released, that causes a more restricted urine flow, too.

So.... release the hounds!

Bill Douglas · 12-01-2021, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Heel n Toe

So.... release the hounds!

Thanks. I didn't know that. It just shows the lack of information out there.

As SC and I said earlier. Relax, it helps a lot.

Superman · 12-01-2021, 09:40 PM

I walked into a bathroom with three urinals and a guy on the far right. Of course, I took the far left. A young fellow came in and used the middle one. Delivered a couple of pints and was gone in seconds. The guy on the right turned to me and said "Showoff...."

Bill Douglas · 12-01-2021, 11:16 PM

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I walked into a bathroom with three urinals

I've been know to use the toilet in the cubicles. If I'm standing at a urinal for three minutes it may be considered to be loitering

WPOZZZ · 12-02-2021, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

I've been know to use the toilet in the cubicles. If I'm standing at a urinal for three minutes it may be considered to be loitering

You're like The Rock during a workout.

Bill Douglas · 12-02-2021, 12:14 AM

LOL I googled that. I have never peed in a water bottle in my life, and hope not to.

WPOZZZ · 12-02-2021, 12:35 AM

How do you use the toilet in the cubicles?

PorscheGAL · PorscheGAL's Garage

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Originally Posted by Heel n Toe

As you all should know, the prostate holds/stores the ejaculate. When it builds to a certain point, if it's not released, that causes a more restricted urine flow, too.

So.... release the hounds!

Recent study says 20x per month is the magic number.

sc_rufctr · 12-02-2021, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PorscheGAL

Recent study says 20x per month is the magic number.

Is it the same for women? ... IME They don't seem to think about it as much.

astrochex · 12-02-2021, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rcooled

Enlarged prostate. Very common in guys over 50.

No, not a catheter. It's a medication that relaxes the muscles in the prostate that control urine flow.

Recovering from TURP surgery now. cantdrv55, make an appointment with a urologist now. I have an enlarged prostate that I waited too long to diagnose. Had the same symptoms as you, but it got to the point where I felt like I was having to go every 15 min. Then I had additional abdominal pain. Trip to the ER determined I had acute renal failure. I’ve been with a catheter for over two weeks now. Can’t wait till Monday when it gets taken out to see if I am good after the TURP.

I’m 59. Urologist said enlarged prostate due to genetics.

Jims5543 · 12-02-2021, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PorscheGAL

Recent study says 20x per month is the magic number.

Who else starting working out in their head their count per month?

When I turned 50 I started taking a natural testo boost / prostrate health supplement.

It may be a placebo for all I know, since I started taking it, I felt more energetic, better sex drive, and I seem to be able to stay lean much easier, as in weight gain was a problem in my late 40's and now I can manage it easy with little dieting.

Also, every male should be doing Kegel excercises. Most women already do, men rarely are instructed to.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/kegel-exercises-for-men/art-20045074

The only time I have flow problems is when I hold it too long, i.e. a road trip where I drank a Red Bull 15 minutes into the next stint leaving a gas station and I have to fight to hold it in for a couple of hours until we stop again.