Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for 48 hours.
Avoid running or jogging for 1-2 weeks after SpaceOAR™ placement.
No bicycle, motorcycle, or horseback riding for 2 weeks.
Tylenol can be taken to relieve any mild discomfort.
You may notice a small amount of blood in the urine, stool, or semen occurring within days or weeks of the procedure, similar to what may have occurred following your prostate biopsy.
You may experience a sense of fullness in the rectal area feeling like you need to have a bowel movement- this is normal.
If you experience a temperature greater than 101.5, chills, difficulty urinating, or severe pain in the pelvic, groin, or perineal area, please call your urologist’s office.
