Latest PSA - GOOD NEWS

I had my latest PSA done January 22nd <.01. It is only my third PSA since ending IMRT in July but it is holding in a good place. I was not as anxious this time prior to the blood draw even when it was postponed from Friday to Monday. Checked Tuesday morning got a smile and a YES but no happy dance yet, I seen to be handling anxiety better lately. I had a better response vs November PSA I was not looking forward to it then was very anxious and <.01 got no joyous response just flat emotionally.
In January I told my therapist I would be more relieved if next PSA was up (no longer waiting for the other shoe to drop)she gently explained it's only a short term fix. I would be dealing with the same anxieties over third treatment choice and results and then maybe fourth treatment choice and results. She was right of course.
Since my November 25 post I have added an Internal Medicine Dr. gotten a new Pain Management Dr.-a great improvement there, seen a psychiatrist for medication management, several changes in meds by all three Drs. working together seen to have helped.
I have started a modified light Ketogenic diet to lose a few lbs. slowly, it is working hope to hit 170 from 180 lbs.
Trying to avoid lower back surgery, had 2nd ESI spinal injection 1-22. Started swimming lessons at age 63 - slow going, muscle tightness from Lupron, pain and tightness from back, and slight fear and anxiety of water (dry land farm boy never really got near swimming holes as a youngster) this all makes relaxing in the water hard for me. Have good private instructor my age but he said relaxation in the water is my No. 1 priority.
Heading to Port Antonio Jamaica February 8th for 9 days at a small secluded beach resort for emotional and mental health recovery. They offer massage and yoga and local sight seeing. Very excited about resort and this will be my first trip overseas.
This site has been a great help and comfort to me. Wishing blessings and good health for all who post and visit here. Thank You Dave

rancherdave said...
..... Heading to Port Antonio Jamaica February 8th for 9 days at a small secluded beach resort for emotional and mental health recovery. ....

Hate to be a wet blanket but I think our State Department just issued a travel warning for Jamaica - "do not leave a resort property."

Swimming is wonderful no impact exercise, I grew up in Miami, FL and was a real water baby, we spent the summer vacation at the beach. Walking (fast walking) is what I do now for exercise. I fast-walk 1.5 miles six days a week.

57Partnership said...
....As for not leaving the resort, don't. But that's been standard advice for years.

This is a security alert issued from the Jamaican government on 1/18/2018 and relayed by the US State Department. We cruised the Caribbean on our 40' sailboat many years ago down to Venezuela (spent hurricane season there) - we saw the good, the bad and the ugly. We always joked the first Spanish phrase we learned was "stop thief."