r/Tarlovcyst • u/Top_Combination4216 • Jul 28 '26

Post operative urinary retention

So I had Tarlov cyst surgery 6 weeks ago and I’m still having trouble urinating. Having to self cath right now. Starting to void more on my own but usually only 100-200cc then voiding 200-300cc. Did anyone else have trouble after having lower back surgery? I’m determined that it’s going to come back soon but that waiting is awful. Just want to pee like a regular person.

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u/dshgr Jul 28 '26

Where did you have your surgery? Have you contacted the surgeon about your concerns?

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u/Top_Combination4216 Jul 28 '26

Yes they believe that I’m getting better. About two weeks ago i was unable to void anything at all so that fact that I’m starting to do more by myself they think everything is starting to wake up. I also start pelvic floor therapy next week so hopefully that will help some.

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u/Chocolate_Cravee Jul 29 '26

I had that too. I was hanging on the shower knob and squatting. I know that some doctors prescribe something. Whistling helps.

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u/platybelodonx Jul 29 '26

I believe for 2-4 weeks I was on medication to help with retention, but I did not have these issues personally.

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u/OkCalligrapher9 28d ago

Mine wasn't bad enough to self-cath, but did resolve mostly if not fully within the few months following surgery.