I am 35 and I have been diagnosed with a prostate enlargement in 2005. Since then I take Tamsunar but without improvement yet.
Would you recommend to additionally try alternative therapy? If yes, what exactly would you recommend?
Thank you.
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Q: Diagnosed with BPH at the age of 31 - Alpha Blocker not working
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9/30/09 3:43pm
Tamsunar is an alpha-blocker and if your symptoms are attributable to prostate enlargement, in most cases it would be effective. Other alpha-blockers do exist and you may discuss with your doctor the possibility of using an alternative agent.
At age 35, prostate enlargement is not a common diagnosis, and it is important to see a Urologist who can determine if there is another cause for your symptoms other than prostate enlargement.
9/ 4/09 1:48pm
Hi Aljoscha,
31 is extremely young for a diagnosis of enlarged prostate - what symptoms are you exhibiting? I'll pass your question along to Dr. Motola, and we'll let you know when a response has been posted.
-Dan
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Dear Dan and Jay,
Thank you very much for your answers. I do have the following symptoms:
- weak stream of urine
- dribbling of urine
- not fully emptying the bladder
I first started my therapy with the alpha blocker Urozosin. My Urologist changed this to Tamsunar this year.
My Urologist told me that people also in my age could suffer of BPH.
I don't drink alcohol, don't smoke, don't drink coffeine, don't eat very spicy food.
I am now also changing my diet (bought the book "prostate care diet") and to use herbal supplements (e.g. saw palmetto).
Any other advice would be more then welcome. I have heard of doing sitzbaths are supposed to be effective (www.cleanprostate.com).
I live in London; if you know a good urologist I am also happy to get a second advice.
Thank you very much in advance,
Aljoscha