Posted 2/9/2018 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
So I have been doing some reading about things that may have lowered my PSA. My last PSA went down around 2 points. This doesn't seem in line with PCa. Maybe it is a separate issue since my first 2 biopsies have shown G6. My URO didn't mention anything about doing a PSA, just another biopsy in April. Still, I am interested in solving this mystery. Why would my PSA go down?
First, what was happening? What was I doing at the time that may have contributed to the lower reading?
The only thing I could come up with is this: I was a little under the weather and was having some issues with bowel movements. I was having a couple a day, at least. Turns out, a couple a day may actually be normal. I am usually kind of constipated. In fact, I sometimes go 2 or three days without any movement (maybe TMI). Still, this is considered normal.
Those who have been following my story have said that whatever I was doing before, I should do again and see if I can lower my PSA even more. Well, I came across a web site that is interesting. This guy may be a total wack job, or he may be on to something. You can judge for yourself.
The gist of it is that there may be too much pressure in my GI system and that the prostate may be getting inflamed or squeezed by this pressure. He doesn't mention anything about PSA, but he does mention prostatitis, along with a lot of other conditions. Here is a link to the page that mentions the prostate: [https://www.gutsense.org/gutsense/ibs.html]
Basically this writer (not a doctor) says that fiber is the problem. I know there is a study that links fiber to a healthy prostate, but this idea is intriguing. I am not going to buy his book, but he has some interesting points. Decide for yourself if this makes any sense, if you have an interest.
My plan, I am still going ahead with the MRI fusion biopsy process, but I do plan to have another PSA next month. I'll report on the results.
It may all be a load of crap, but you never know.
Depo