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No eating and drinking after midnight. Not sure if water is ok, though. I didn't drink anything. I had to get early there for my biopsy too, as I think they just want to get you ready, get your...
It is called surgery since they are doing it under sedation, most likely with Propofol, in an operating theatre(as opposed to in the doctor's office). I my case an anesthesiologist administered the...
Had a Biopsy in November, which was clean and no PNI. Just went in to see the Uro to have a general follow up, Uriflow measurements and refill my Flomax prescription. Found out my PSA had jumped from...
Got the results back from the biopsy. All clear, so am naturally very releaved. No PIN or any malignancy found, but showed signs of chronic inflammation and hyperplasia. I know chance of false...
Hi Sutter. Yes, I remember, it was Propofol, a white milky looking liquid and was administered through an IV in the OR by an anesthesiologist. I was already in position lying on my side ready for the...
I was knocked out for my first biopsy last week. When they gave me the sedative by injecction, I fell asleep within 30 seconds. Woke up 20-25 minutes later as if I had a good nap. And it was all...
"Allen, I too truly appreciate your dedication to help us on this board. It is unbelievable how much you have given us. Akai" Hear,hear! Thank you Tall Allen....
Agree with Andrew that a PHI test is a good idea as it is a simple blood test. PHI is a more accurate test than PSA on its own. Men with PHI score of 27 or less have only about 10% probability of...
BPH stands for; Benign Prostate Hyperplasia. Or more commonly identified as enlarged prostate....
Thanks Tall Allen. Your knowledge and advice is extremely helpful and I appreciate you responding to my posts, as I do all feedback. I am seeing Uro next week to go over results and see what his...
I have finally gotten results from PHI test. I have actually done two PHI test after our last discussion, but on the first one my PSA was 11 so they did not return a result. For the second PHI test I...
Thank you gentlemen. I will take heed to your knowledgeable input and advice. It is very much appreciated....
Thanks for your feedback WoE (and I wished I had a TV show!). DRE done in oct 2016 but didn’t reveal anything. URO not done another DRE since then....
I am 45 years old. Had a PSA of 12.2 a year ago. I did an MRI in December 2016 and it was clear. MRI showed prostate size at 78.5CC so clearly a large prostate for my age. The result of MRI relaxed...
Did another PSA test 6 weeks after starting 30 days of anti-biotic (levofloxacin) and taking Flomax. Still on Flomax, which is helping a lot with flow. PSA now 9.35 (was 12.2 when starting AB’s). I...
Trailguy – Thanks for sharing your experience, it is much appreciated. It certainly demonstrates how important it is to have a good Uro and to keep vigilant. Halbert - You make a very good point. I...
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Hi Everyone I am 45 and have been having some urinary retention, weak stream and urgency for some time. For a while also quite sensitive in the lower abdomen. A few weeks ago had such a hard time...