larch: Much appreciated, as I reluctantly came to same conclusion this wk-end. Having a biopsy is a 'no threat' option here, as I came to convince myself of. Your correct in assessment of grabbing at...
Thanks for advice. I do remember reading many times in this forum to take your time (for treatment), as you have time and the type of treatment decision is life long. Maybe I need to seperate the...
Purgatory/Zufus: Thanks for the input. Always suspected stress had lots to do with overall health, but if it impacts PSA level then not too much I can do (but headed to gym tonight!). That's always...
Purgatory: Just turned 55. Like so many men I knew I had issues for the past 3 yrs or so, off and on, with painful sex (not the act, just the climax), that and constant trips back and forth to...
Zufus: Thanks for reply. Don't think I've been thinking straight for 6 months now so apologize for lack of clarity. I had infection according to Dr, as sex was painful, I had enlarged prostrate, and...
[color=green>Bitte: Had high 30 PSA in Jan. Went on Cipro. Wenr down to 10. Since then it's gone to 8, then 6, 4.4 in May, and finally 4.18 few days ago. Have no history of PC. Dr requested biopsy, I...
Guidance please: I had a PSA in the high 30's back in Jan. Took Cipro, went down to 10 when tested. Had PSA every 6 weeks after that and I;ve since went to 8, then 6, then 4.4 in May. Just had latest...
Hello all: Just back from getting 3rd PSA result. It went down from 10some 3 weeks ago to 7.8 today (it's gone from 34 to 10, now 7.8 in 5 weeks). The dr. did say I may have had prostitus, and I was...
Just had my bloood work done today in preperation for urologist appt next week. 2 weeks ago my PSA was 34, today the PSA read 10. I've been on 13 days of Cipro antibiotic. Does this decrease indicate...
The prostrcsion site was refreshing. If there's one thing everyone here has said over and over again-- it's take your time. I'm forever grateful I found all the wonderful people and advice given...
To all: Thanks again. I've continued to research as much as I can to educate myself>> and your all right, just have to wait till my appointment. When the nurse called and told me results of my tests...
To all: Thank you all so much! Your advice and understanding is worth a lot. The Dr. told me my kidney damage was probably a result of my not being able to urinate/fully for a number of days before...
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Thanks so much for the replies. Your right, I have seen a few very high (Jeff) PSA's and it was encouraging to see your narrative. I think I'm as worried about my wife as I am myself, with job,...
To all: My name is dan. Please tell me what your experience says about my condition and future. I had bad bout of strep, which after a week or so made my lower back hurt. I was on anti-biotics for...