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jim G.

posted 12/06/2007, comments (0)

post surgery experiences after a TURP

I recently had TURP done - and I haven't been able to control urination and it's been almost 3 weeks. I also have pain in my penis and get up constantly during the night, so I never sleep well. My urologist prescribed Vesicare and Urised. I plan to start tonight; but I can't stand being constipated. Is there anything I can do about... Read more Chevron

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Jay Motola

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posted 11/26/2007, comments (3)

Alternatives to Avodart and Flomax? Ask the Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, I'm in my mid-70s and have been taking Avodart and Flomax for the last two years for enlarged prostate. Little improvements of the symptoms have been noticed with the medication therapy. Recently, my urologist recommended a two-step procedure to treat the condition. First try the heat treatment using microwave, and... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/05/2007, comments (5)

Enlarged Prostate Treatment: Green Light PVP

Technological advances such as the laser have redefined the surgical treatment of enlarged prostate. Laser is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Light that is emited is converted to heat energy that has various effects on the tissue that the light is directed at. The Green Light PVP ... Read more Chevron

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Naseer Ahmed

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posted 11/01/2007, comment (1)

WHICH SURGERY IS LATEST (TURP) (TEVAP)

I Naseer Ahmed Age 72 Gender Male From Pakistan , Living with Enlarge Prostate size volume 84ml/ and My PSA is 4.5 / Iam having catheter since last 25 days in which i take of the catheter and urine passes just for 2 hour after that urine block and again i put catheter on me my doctor advice me for TURP .Iam... Read more Chevron

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Joe

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posted 09/26/2007, comment (1)

What Next After Drug Therapy Failed for BPH Treatment

I'm in mid 70 and have been taking Avodart and Flomax for the last two years for enlarged prostate. Little improvements of the sysmptons have been noticed with the medication therapy. Recently, my urologist recommends a two-step procedure to treat the conditions. First try the heat treatment using microwave, and then followed by TURP, a more... Read more Chevron

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