Flomax and urologist

Works well.
Retrograde ejaculation not a problem (semen backs up into the bladder - so what, it comes out later)
This forum taught me that Flomax is the cause of
- ringing in my ears (now I'm relieved because I know what it is)
- sinuses plugging up

My urologist asked me to stop the Flomax and "see how it goes" - I've tried 2 times...each time I get kidney pain on the 3rd day. Taking Flomax again cures the pain. Now I take one every other day.

I'd like to stop it, but dribble pee and kidney pain are no fun either - what to do? what to do?

60 YO male: three weeks on .4 Flomax

I went on it because after Parathyroid surgery for kidney stones, I was still having symptoms. Mostly a painful urgency to pee, with only tablespoons coming out. That would last for 3-6 hours. I started out with pyridium (the pill that turns your urine orange). That seemed to help, but I was still having some lower-right abdomen KS pain events with the urgency. The urologist suspects I still have some stones that have yet to come out.

My prostate exam and PSA were good. No signs of cancer. I don't think the size of the prostrate was measured or whether BPH was an issue because of the obvious Parathyroid issue.

I started taking .4 Flomax, got the lightheadedness that evolved into a feeling of being slightly high most of the time. And feeling mildly relaxed.
Flow was improved, maybe a few less pees per day. Still peeing at least twice a night; good stream, good quantity.

Not a runny nose, but a thicker discharge. This week (3 weeks in) the nose is better.

Lower volume and clearer ejaculate. After the last ejaculation, I went right into an urgency and lower right KS pain event that lasted 6 hours. I was uncomfortable, but OK on Tylenol and pyridium. My events frequently happen on Saturday/Sunday. I have tried to figure out what, if anything I might be doing to cause or break this cycle, but there seems to be no correlation. I was hoping to get rid of the painful and disruptive urgency episodes, but so far they are still here every week or so.

Dreams have been a bit weird.

I have a swollen knee and toe, but this could be due to some hiking while on vacation. I saw the posts about painful joints, but can't make a direct connection yet.

Since Flomax three weeks ago, there seems to be a low level feeling in my lower abdomen. Not a pain as much as a presence, a tension. I think it's in the testicles, but you know how that is; accidentally smack one and the pain feels like it's inside the body.

Does anyone know how to purge this crap out of your system? I've only taken a small number (5) for kidney stones. I had 2 of them back to back...I'm completely clear now -thank god!
I took the last one 10 days ago and the side effects just won't go away...I drink lots of water and finally went to a homeopathic doctor for help...My urologist was of no help. I'm scared that it'll never go away...Can anyone help?
Robert

Iwas recently diagnosed with Prostititis. I was prescribed Flomax from the urologist. If I dont take the Med before 8:00p.m Im up till midnight. My legs hurt in the morning, but if I take ibuprofen I am fine. My penis seems to be larger when im not erect. During ejaculation not much comes out. But still feels good.

My Urologist prescibed this drug for me after having kidney stones removed, he also said I had a slightly increased prostate.
The side effects of this drug are horrendous. I've had dizzines, sore throat, running nose, constipation, insomnia and by far the worst of all is the itching. I have scratched until I have drawn blood. Anti-histamines give no relief. The only way I have obtained some relief from the itching is by holding ice cubes to it. I will never take this drug again no matter what!

This week my urologist suggest me flomax.
After i come home i read the side effects.
one day one i feel a little better on flow.
keeping in view the side effects i am scared to continue.
Kindly guide me should i swtich to herbal or continue with flomax

My husband was recently diagnosed with Prostititis. He was prescribed Flomax from the urologist. He is having extreme diarrhea from this. Please let me know if this is normal. He stopped taking this medication for now because he is too uncomfortable.

Thank you
Rusti ***

Taking Flomax for five weeks now. Had symptoms of "peeing through a straw". Doc gave me Flomax samples until I see a Urologist (next week). Flow has improved. I sense a little "seepage" from penis and have practiced Kegel exercises to control the pelvic muscle. None of the side effects as others have listed except for vivid dreams that I didn't use to have or couldn't remember. Erections are OK but semen is very little to none. I'm getting a list of questions ready for the urologist visit.