I did get the PSA result - 0.7 and doctor said it's fine, normal, no further action required. However I think that's a little higher than expected at age of 34, having done some research. They said...
Very good questions and I'm not one to ask to be honest but I'm guessing perhaps increased awareness and better treatment options available in the US? Also in the US, you have private health care...
I'm sorry if I've offended any of you, wasn't my intention....
This was the main headline on the BBC news website today - www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42890405...
Ok so I finally got the PSA test done so will have to wait a few days for the results. Have to admit I'm just scared about it because it's consumed me. I think what did it was when the doctor did the...
Still having these off urinary patterns which feel abnormal, you could tell me what you think about this.. For example I woke up an hour after I fell asleep and felt that strange sensation for a few...
Thanks I did read this. I mean obviously I am moving around still but I think psychologically, yes it's probably not the best idea to spend too long on here but I suppose my anxiety is just getting...
Sorry I meant a home testing PSA kit, like one of the following you can buy online - www.vivomed.com/en/gb/SELFCheck-Prostate-PSA-Health-Home-Test-Kit/m-8716.aspx...
The doctor of course, I know. I will try and see him again soon. So I’ve come up with somewhat of an alternative – a home testing kit. I’ve seen many starting from quite cheap but this is just for...
Yes thank you for being patient with me and I will not start any new threads but stay on this one. You're right I know I need to get this test done and have to push through the fear and reassure...
I’m wondering whether I can just have a MRI instead and skip the PSA as the MRI would just get straight to it in terms of figuring out what’s what. Maybe I will get my first PSA at 40, as is...
Ok understood. I'm sorry....
Now during the DRE can the doctor actually feel your entire prostate? Having examined pictures of where the prostate is compared to the other surrounding organs, it appears there is a whole side...
Vision is ok....
HALBERT.... PC is almost always asymptomatic unless it's really, really advanced--and that goes for men who are diagnosed with fully metastatic disease that is spreading around their body. Prostate...
Really?...
Supposedly there's no link but I just would like to know if there are many people who get BPH who DON'T later develop cancer compared to those who don't have BPH that do develop it? Like the people...
May I ask why you wake up to pee that many times?...
Now they say there's no link between BPH and prostate cancer, however I'd like to know the stats for this, if they're available? Like what's the proportion of those who have had BPH that do develop...
Hi Prato, I'm certainly not a troll, I'd have to be utter scum to do that on a cancer forum board. I think because I've hardly ever fallen ill let alone suffer from a condition, the moment I have...
I have an uncle (mother's brother) who was diagnosed in his late 60s/early 70s. Does this increase my risk of getting PC? (I'm 34)....
I'll be totally honest.You have given me good advice and I know what I need to do. First step is to take the PSA test but you know the issue is, is that I'm scared. I'm really worried about the...
They say that those who get prostate cancer under 40, so very young relatively speaking have more aggressive, obvious symptoms? Is this correct, in general? I heard that one guy, my age (34), had...
Could someone explain what's going on here as I'm sure maybe some of you will have experienced similar - For about 2 months now, only on certain days though, I have these random bouts of urination...
The last few days now, I've woken up around 1-2am with this strange sensation of wanting to pee, a mild tightness possibly down there, however it's still not strong enough to actually make me go pee....
Thanks. Is this something I need to be concerned about you think?...
Tall Allen, thanks how tall are you btw? I assumed given that prostatitis is an infection, it would cause pain or at least discomfort like many other infections in your body would? Thankfully it's...
Hmmm I'm only having some slight increase in frequency on some days, maybe a slight urge to urinate on and off and waking up in the night with a slight tight feeling around my penis. I have no pain,...
For those of you who have BPH, can you remember the symptoms you had when first had this, the onset of the condition? Does it usually present with weak flow/mild pain/straining or burning during...
I know some of you have been following my other threads regarding my symptoms the past few months. The other symptom I forgot to mention actually is that during showering I'll sort of pee a few...
That sounds painful and serious Everton. Do you think though that this incident so long ago put you at more risk to getting the PC which you have now, some 30 years later? Or does it not work like...
What are the most common symptoms of prostatitis? I would assume it would usually present with pain of some kind, right? So you would most definitely have painful urination/weak flow/some pain in...
I have thought about this and often think whether my daily m-sturbation (on average) over my entire life time could possibly be excessive and therefore in turn caused me to have a larger prostate...
Ok thank you everyone for clearing that up, I understand better now. One other thing though, what exactly does the PSA tell you though in detail? Is it just simply a number and then from that number,...
Now the common, recent research says that regular m-sturbation can aid prostate health and even possibly prevent cancer, however I just need clarification over this because to me this doesn't make...
Thanks Dogdays, you're right I am thinking of the worst case scenario and my anxiety is causing me to lose focus at work, as I'm spending most of my time on prostate cancer forums and dominating them...
Hi Everton, Yeah I had mentioned on my previous thread - it's just this slight sensation of awareness with a slight urge to pee. It's really difficult to describe. It's not a real urgency, i.e. I'm...
So here in the UK, when you want to see the doctor about symptoms you’re having you first go to the GP. He assesses the situation and if necessary will then refer you to a specialist. Usually though...
Thanks for your replies. Ah I'm from the UK so it works slightly differently here with the NHS. I have to first go to my GP then he'll refer me to an urologist if he deems it necessary. The GP did...
Why do prostate issues, if you have them, flare up or become more evident when you’re in bed overnight? Is it something to do with being prone/lying down?...
Hi Jeff, I'm 34, male and this has been happening for more than 2 months now but it's not been progressive or getting worse. Pretty much the same and on/off. I've never had pain or burning or...
Thank you, do you know who they might be?...
Hi Sky Pilot, Yes that’s interesting, my symptoms could be bladder related rather than prostate related. However I have never had any type of surgeries whatsoever in my life. My urination habits have...
Still getting this slight sensation of awareness with a slight urge to pee and this disturbs my sleep as now I'm waking up as a result of it. It's more like an awareness of my body. Ill wake up to...
Apparently I have a slightly larger than average prostate for some of my age, 34. Doctor told me I had a slightly enlarged prostate, although he did say it was extremely smooth. What should be my PSA...
Thank you for your replies both. What you've said makes sense. I guess I just need to relax but I'm still feeling a little confused and in shock over the fact that I have this slightly enlarged...
I'm 34, male and for more than 2 months now I've been experiencing some strange, vague symptoms which are actually hard to describe as there is no pain or anything severe physically. It's like a...
Hi Scaredy cat, Thanks for the response. Yeah well I still think I may need to go back to the doctor and explain further and maybe see an urologist. The Remeron I was taking wasn't really having much...
Hi Bay Area guy and thanks for the reply. I don't think there's been much difference to my routine or drinking habits at all in the past 2 months. I do consumer large amounts of tea but I have been...