Rezum positive experiences??
- Edit: Just to add that I was also diagnosed with BPH as this might not have been clear in my original post. This together with my previously existing condition is what triggered symptoms. The Rezum procedure is for my prostate. -
I’m 39 and a few weeks ago I was diagnosed with dysactasic bladder neck and bilobed prostate, obstructing the midline (shivers 1) after a cystoscopy.
My urologist said and showed me that I have some sort of strange anatomy in the bladder neck opening that I was probably born with, but didn’t start noticing any symptoms until the last 2-3 years with persistent infections that haven’t responded well to antibiotics, and also increasing urinary problems (urgency, frequency).
I was prescribed Alfuzosin and have been taking it for 8-9 days now, noticing a slight improvement at the moment and only minor side effects.
She mentioned that I would eventually be an ideal candidate for Rezum and I’ve been researching it.
I’m seeing so many horror stories about the procedure and not really any positive experiences, and it makes me very nervous.
I don’t see myself being on medication for the rest of my life or even long term, but at the same time I’m really scared about the procedure.
Are there any people on here with actual good experiences? What should I realistically expect? It feels like doctors downplay the risks and complications a lot, so I’m not sure what to do.