My psa jumped from 8 or 9 to about 15 so I went to the urologist who performed thew Urolift on me. I was pleased to find that there have been some improvements in urology. He recommended we draw...
Hey Martin, They carry a machine that is the same but only difference is the timer. Costs $695. (I was afraid it would be much more) The women there didn't know about the earlier human study. I have...
Hey Martin, I was very excited at the suggestion on Parsemus website about getting a machine and trying it. I'm going to see if I can get any pricing info. The whole procedure is the kind of thing...
Good work Martin. I was wondering where the Magna Vetri was available and the cost. The incredible thing is that these machines, as of now, are available to the public. The not so incredible thing is...
Hi Guys, Someone on Patient.com posted information on a summary of recent study of many of the current minimally invasive therapies. It was by Fouad Aoun on minimally invasive devices. Put that in a...
Thanks Peter. That makes sense....
Frank, Just curious. Why would you rather have a catheter threaded through a vein as opposed to an artery? Seems like an artery being wider would be easier. I think you made a great move getting the...
Hi Guys, As mentioned above I will eventually need to do some thing to deal with urinary retention since I can see if I stop cathing less than every other day my bladder begins to stretch out. It has...
Hey Dave & Friends This is for your list of success and failure of various treatments. Here's my original comment: "Just wanted to give my experience with Urolift which was basically disastrous. I...
Your right Bob. Just thought it was important to have as much information as possible to see if you want to roll the dice or not...
To complete my thoughts about the possible risks of the PAE since everyone seems extremely positive without mentioning the risks or the possible downsides. PAE CAVEAT EMPTOR 2 : (1)I forgot to...
So in the spirit of Caveat Emptor (Let the Buyer be Aware) I wanted to reiterate my Urolift experience and research about PAE. I had a lot of urinary retention 6-700 ml prior to Urolift and approx 85...
Hey Pamaf, I didn't have the Urolift sutures removed yet but they can be. If you look at their FAQ its stated quite clearly they can be removed in case one would want to go on to a turp like...
Vincentpz, I am in a very similar position to you. Started with a Urolift which led to urethral swelling, urinary retention, kidney function damage (mild hydronephrosis), acute urinary retention and...
Sounds like GG and PAE each have a fair amount of radiation exposure. Did I read equivalent of 200-400 chest X-rays? That might push me towards the Ho Lep laser surgery....
Hi KC, Thanks for your PAE info and recommendation of Dr Bagla. I've read about him. Do you happen to know if Medicare covers the operation? It seems that Dr Carnivale, one of the original PAE...
Hi Guys, First a report on the Urolift. Both a friend and I had it about 3 months ago and I'd report we both had some improvement but nothing like suggested in the literature. I had a large prostate...
PS: Ehe other problem with the interventional radiology approach to varicocele is not being able to close off the desired veins because of anatomical anomalies....
One thing I really like about this website is that even when people have conflicting opinions we've managed to keep the discourse civil. I have learned a tremendous amount from the experiences of...
I'm about a month into the urolift procedure. I'm just beginning to experience some improvements. The studies show improvements will have manifested within the first 3 months. At this point I can't...
My prostate was in the 80s and my friends was in the 60s. In the US around 80 is the limit and everywhere else 100 is the limit. I needed 4 tethers on either side whereas 2 or 3 per side is the...
I had the Urolift on Monday. I was unprepared for the after effects but now 5 days later I'm back about where I started. The doctor said 2 to 4 weeks to see the true results. I'll post as things move...
Hi Guys, I'm going this Mon morning for the Urolift procedure which now has FDA approval and supposedly Medicare coverage. It seems to have an good side effect profile and basically buys you a very...
I agree the progesterone article was interesting. I had a bit of a serendipitous discovery I wanted to report. While I'm waiting to sort out the reports on the effectiveness of the varicocele option,...
Hi Nosheds, I'm not sure what you mean by passing veins. Can you explain please?...
[good news. simple isv embolization works. my berkshire county urologist could feel my varicocele. my health insurance covered the procedure.eight months later it is a new and better world. Zoesman]...
Frank In Florida, Did anything come of the vascular Doc in Florida?...
Am I missing something? Seems there is an 18% reduction in prostate size. Does that seem like enough?...
Mister D, After looking into the PAE extensively I found out that there is a study that is happening right now at many of the most prestigious teaching hospitals. The problem is, half the enrollees...
PS: To Bob_NJ. Sorry to read of the rough time you've been having. Hope you get some quick relief and healing....
Loved Dave's line…"so many supplements, so little time." I wanted to report a major BPH improvement using a supplement regime. About a month go things were so bad I was up every hour or two during...
I meant to say collapsing arteries seems more drastic than collapsing veins. That said, it will depend on the results of histologic studies of prostates post PAE. Here's the first that was done:...
Hi Guys, As I posted earlier, there is a giant PAE double blind study accepting patients right now at major US teaching hospitals. They are determined to have the PAE procedure replace the TURP as...
If I go out of the forum and move to the telephone it would be because the conversation would be too long to be feasible as chat. I would be most happy to summarize any research or "discoveries". I...
Frank in Florida, I was wondering whether you'd like to exchange info and chat on the phone since I think we're on the same quest and perhaps could pool resources. I'm trying to find a Dr in US who...
Thanks Dave, [email protected]. I'd really be interested in that information. I'm quite interested to see if I can get something close to GG in the US by finding a fertility clinic that's...
Does anyone know the difference between GG infertility treatment and BPH treatment?...
BTW just and observation. Being hypothyroid, I've been following the iodine controversy for a while. Many people are fine with high doses of iodine and others are not. I would build up very gradually...
Just a heads up. I know some people posted that the GG clinic was not taking new clients. I received an email back from them offering to set up a phone conversation with the DR. Unfortunately I...
Hi Guys, I'm a new member. Thanks for all the info previously posted. My main question is whether PAE and GG are the same or just similar. Is GG far superior? Does anyone really know? Androloia...