What would be helpful would be a record of previous PSA measurements. What seems to be most suggestive of cancer is the rise of PSA with time (PSA velocity). A baseline of 3.6 that remains steady at...
To answer your question widzel, for me I don't seem to have much muscle atrophy and leg pains - I'm mostly having back and rectal pain, but I also have some issues with Irritible Bowel Syndrome which...
I'm not suggesting that this is your problem, however since you bring it up, Lipitor does have side effects in some people including back and muscle pain. http://www.rxlist.com/lipitor-drug.htm...
wizdel, I have many of the same symptoms and would be interested if you figure out your diagnosis. In the past I have had prostatitis symptoms and now have some rear-end pain and back pain. I also...
Just happened to see this article about PSA use in PCa diagnosis and thought people here might be interested. I am not presenting it as my opinion, but, as I've seen many posts with PSA confusion, I...
Hi jicusamano. I am not a physician, but have had issues with prostatitis myself with some of the same symptoms. I think that you are doing the right thing by going to see a urologist. I would...
I agree with stxdave who notes that there is no right answer. I also find that Gordy's rebuttal of Selmers' opinion as "hogwash" is poor protocol. I think Selmer has many good points to be considered...
I also have to alter my reply. Your family history would make me want to get the biopsy (still wouldn't hurt to get another PSA before biopsy to have more confidence at the true level of the number)....
This is why this is such a useful forum. You will hear all sides and will obtain alot of information, both anecdotal and based on published research. Obviously you will need to make your own...
Hi Honker, I was in a very similar situation myself, except I had a known history or protatitis symptoms. I recently had a spike of my PSA and was very worried. I waited until I had minimal...
I hope this helps. There was a previous post on this subject which I hope I copied correctly. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&p=1&m=1312221...
David, I've been reading your posts and have felt terrible about what you've gone thru. Obviously alot of people on this board are also hoping things work out well and fast for you. Add me to the...
Mike, How old are you? Your PSAs are not that high, especially if you're on the older side. What may be more important is your PSA velocity (rate of change of PSA with time). I guess what has your...
Mike Congratulations on your negative bone scan. Best of luck also on solving your pain in perineum. Rich...
Mikey. First, best of luck on your bone scan results. Please let us know how it goes. I'm optimistic for you since your PSA isn't that high. Second, my feeling on prostatitis is that it can't be well...
I thought I should update things.----- As noted, I have a PSA of 6.5 taken about 2 1/2 months ago and I'm 56 years old. My DRE was negative. I also have had a history of prostatitis. 18 months ago my...
I may be mistaken but I think that Dirtmover is talking about postoperative pain, whereas Mikey is talking about preoperative pain that may or may not be cancer caused (it may be prostatitis or...
Mikey, I'm in a similar situation. I've had a history of prostatitis for many years. About three months ago I started to feel some anal pain. Since I also have IBS my PCP attributed it to this;...
Isn't there something called asymptomatic prostatitis? Maybe it's worth a "shot" getting treated with an antibiotic to see what happens with the PSA?? Otherwise it seems you are doing an outstanding...
Thanks for the information. It seems like most people don't have prostatitis-like symptoms from their cancers. This is no proof that I don't have to deal with prostate cancer or tests such as a...
Just a quick thanks for all your responses. I think this is an excellent group....
I (56 year old) recently had a high PSA of 6.5 (also after a DRE from my PCP) and saw an urologist. I have had a past history (maybe 20 years) of prostatitis problems. My last PSA about 1.5 years ago...
Thanks lifeguyd and dot'52. I wonder if lifes are lost or put in jeopardy since people might avoid tests/treatment because urologists are set in their way and are more concerned about their...
Thanks for the info dot'52 and Tudpock18. I will look-up Michael Kearney at Beth Isreal....
Thanks lifeguyd. If someone could recommend a uro in the boston area I'd be interested. No friends I know have a recommendation and my PCP has not been very helpful also. Thanks...
Where/how do you guys find these urologists who will use anesthesia during a biopsy. My urologist at Mass General Hosp.will likely endup doing a biopsy since my PSA is high (6.5), but I've had some...