David, I hope things will begin to turn around for you in the near future. You certainly have extraordinary endurance and the patience of Job. One of the side benefits of your hyperbaric oxygen...
IV sedation includes amnestic drugs which causes the patient to forget events which occur during minor procedures. It is used when a procedure may be uncomfortable but not requiring anesthesia level...
It helps to have a sense of humor to be a member here. I was reading this thread and this caught my eye. It's hard to read small text on my iPhone. I imagined that equation as a diss' of us members...
Ernie, Ask your hospital for a copy of the surgeon's operative report. It will describe the events of the procedure including when and how the prostate was "ruptured". I think perhaps your doctor is...
David, You say your doctors eliminated IBS as a diagnosis for your GI problems? IBS has no specific tests for its diagnosis. It is a functional disorder. The GI tract is not functioning properly and...
Dave, Sorry to hear that your problem continues with no definitive diagnosis or improvement. Googling your symptoms, eliminating diagnoses that should have been diagnosed by your doctors with...
Great news, David. Your post reminded me of some recent news regarding fasting and the immune system and cancer....
David, Sorry the CRPS specialist visit was not productive. I still think you are on the right track in your diagnosis and treatment of your severe pain problems. I know that you have an appointment...
Diane, I'm still new here but I understand HW's goals and missions and its rules. While we try to empower ourselves by sharing a collective source of information and experiences, none of us should be...
Diane, I'm sorry your docs aren't giving you more detailed guidelines on what to expect from the intermittent catheterizations. Well let's try to figure out if he is going to improve or just stay the...
Freaked, I am concerned that you wrote that hubby did not urinate all day and only emptied his bladder by catheterization late in the evening after returning home, is that correct? Do you have any...
Sorry you're experiencing these problems, Riggy. One of the risks/side effects for having a vasectomy is swelling and discomfort in the scrotal area right after surgery. This is caused by build up of...
David, I came across this abstract on a treatment for cancer patients who suffer from severe incapacitating pelvic pain. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8233527 Joe...
David, Good to have you back in the forums. I think you are on the right track with CRPS diagnosis. Good luck with your consultation with the CRPS specialist. Joe...
David, Sorry to learn of your problems. You are such an inspiration to people here. Before electing to have another major surgery, consider asking for a diagnostic laparoscopy with the specialist who...
First day back to work lived up to my expectations. Had to change guards every couple of hours until I got home. Also the head of my penis was irritated from the day's experience. My wife suggests I...
Olslyfox, Wow! The creative minds of members here overwhelm me. Thank you for sharing ideas that are great examples of thinking outside of the box. Best regards, _____________________ . . . Feeling...
Thanks everyone for your words of wisdom and encouragement. I will try to pace myself until I'm sure my energy level allows me to handle my normal activities. Corrected my profile. My initial biopsy...
Hi guys, Been reading forums since my surgery about a month ago. What a great group of people that share so much valuable information. I started a regimented program to retrain my bladder a few days...