This is a bit personal but I need advice

• By timtak
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 6:29 am
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From looking on the Internet it sounds like this could be coincidental but:
"Infectious cystitis can develop since cancer patients [and perhaps recently cured cancer partients?] are immunocompromised."
http://www.uptodate.com/patients/content/topic.do?topicKey=genl_onc/7757

"Effects on Family of Cystitis
Most infections of the urinary tract are not contagious. However, it is wise to avoid intercourse until the course of antibiotics has been completed."
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medical_conditions/Indices/C/cystitis.htm

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• By pattyp1
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 8:03 am
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omg - how awful for you!
however - woo hoo for both of you making it 3-1/2 years on this journey!!!
you might want to talk to his onc about this
hugs
Pat

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• By LAT3
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 8:05 am
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Thanks Pat,
I really do appreciate quite I lucky I am to have this problem,!!! Michael has another check up in November so I will raise this subject with his Oncologist then.
Many thanks for responding
virtual hugs
Lynn

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• By Sunrey
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 9:01 am
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Can I ask how long it took for your husband get back to his normal self regarding sex? In general, do most men have trouble post treatment with erectile dysfunction and sex drive/desire?

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• By LAT3
• Posted October 27, 2008 at 3:18 am
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Good morning Sunrey
If you would like to continue this discussion please email on my private address l.tilbury@open.ac.uk. where we may 'chat' in private.
regards
Lynn

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• By Tmc
• Posted October 27, 2008 at 7:50 pm
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This doesn't deal with the subject but I'm happy for your husband's good reports. I have limited small cell and am almost finished with my first line of treatments. I hope I do as well and I hope you both solve this problem so you can enjoy yourselves!

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• By D5493
• Posted October 28, 2008 at 5:41 am
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hello there,
it may be personal but If you dont ask then you don't get answers and everyone is here to help and there is and answer some where for you and your hubby .....
Good luck to you and your hubby
Stay strong

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• By pambolek
• Posted October 29, 2008 at 1:07 pm
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since it has been awhile, maybe you are subject to more trauma from intercourse. Try urinating before and after sex. Drink lots of water to assist in cleaning out the urethra after intercourse. Are you experiencing any dryness? A lubricant may help. I am not sure if anything changes in the male's makeup to cause more irritation.
Pam

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• By bavarianwench
• Posted April 26, 2009 at 12:44 pm
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Hi! We had this prob. My husband is European and not circumsized. The man takes 2 showers a day.. but still bacteria builds up. I ahve always gotten an infection from him.(urinary tract) Whenever we don't make love for a period of time, I don't get an infection.. so..
anyway yes, we also passed it back & forth. He has to be treated well. Now he just washes with some of my fem wash and it seems to help a lot!!

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• By giaccino
• Posted April 27, 2009 at 3:20 pm
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It is not a bad idea to use condoms during and after chemo. That way both of you are protected from infections even though pregnancy may not be an issue.

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