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Jay Motola

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posted 10/26/2007, comments (2)

Flomax Side Effects: Are There Alternatives? - Ask the Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, I have been taking Flowmax and it has improved my urine flow, but I've been experiencing some side effects - sluggishness, dizziness, etc. - that I think may outweigh the benefits. It seems there should be a procedure that could be applied in the urethra to be absorbed into the prostate without having the... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/03/2007, comment (1)

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I am 61 years old and I have had 6 episodes of blood in my semen over the past 2 years. I have had many prostate exams including ultrasound and the scope and have ruled out cancer, nor do I have an enlarged prostate. My PSA is 1.2. During these 2 years I have also had two kidney stone attacks that... Read more Chevron

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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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posted 09/25/2007, comment (1)

Prostate questions high PSA

Hello there I came across this site and figured I would stop by and get feedback from others who have been through this stuff. I'm 44 almost 45 year old that has a family history (my dad) had prostrate cancer. I have had a PSA test since my 40th birthday. Sept 06 I had my physical and my prostrate exam no enlargement. When I got my... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/13/2007, comments (5)

High PSA Count

I am 81 and in excellent health, with as much vim, vigor, agility and stamina as 30-40 years ago (honestly) I do "resistance training" with weights regularly and have for many years. My PSA count has been steadily rising over the past several years and has reached 14 (!) which seems a cause for alarm. I have been advised... Read more Chevron

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