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gwtw4750

3 TURPS (So Far!)

Yes, I've had three TURPS in less than one year. That after two microwavings that didn't work--one THERMATRX and the other TARGIS. My Urologist finally said "It's time" and so reluctantly I agreed to have a TURP. After not working properly even while still in the hospital, I returned only 3 weeks later to have another. When that... Read more Chevron

posted 05/20/2007, comments (14)|

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concernedmale

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How long is too long?

I am 40 years old. I have had an enlarged prostate for roughly 2 years. My PSA level and most recent check-up were normal. I eat a plant based diet and don't drink or smoke. I'm taking Flomax daily & have noticed a slight improvement in starting my urine stream. How long should I just "deal with" my enlarged prostate? How... Read more Chevron

posted 04/25/2007, comments (7)|

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de54

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Urinary discomfort

Approx 9 months ago diagnosed w enlarged prostate. Discovered during annuasl exam (age 50) Was experiencing minor rectal pressure/discomfort. But since then urinary issues have developedUroDoc gave me Flomax & Dextrol La but since changed Dextrol to Vesticare. Urinary flow greatly improved but now experiencing pain/sensitivity in penis (tip) and... Read more Chevron

posted 03/14/2007, comments (0)|

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Jay Motola

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I recently completed a PET/CT Merge Scan and the results indicate

I recently completed a PET/CT Merge Scan and the results indicated "Abnormal uptake in both lobes of the prostate, greater on the right. Clinical correlation and further evaluation is suggested as prostate neoplasm can have the presentation on PET." After discussing the results with my Urologist, we decided to follow the watchful waiting approach,... Read more Chevron

posted 10/27/2006, comment (1)|

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Jay Motola

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I’ve been using FLOMAX for approximately 5 or 6 weeks and...

I’ve been using FLOMAX for approximately 5 or 6 weeks and have seen dramatic improvement in flow and reducing my occurrence to go. However, if I get up at night (which has been greatly reduced to once or maybe twice) I experience a real hard time starting my flow, and experience a weak stream. I have no problems during the day—only if I wake... Read more Chevron

posted 10/23/2006, comments (0)|

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