When I get admitted 1 to 3 times a year, I always have the wife bring a couple of big bags of candy. And I personnel thank everyone who comes into my room, from housekeepers to Doctors....
Congrats, keep it up....
Have not been around for a while, I hope everyone is doing well. I have a question about the Boy's (testicles). I did the hormone treatment and radiation, how fast can they change size, my right one...
My URO said don't feed the Cancer....
I get my PSA done often, just can't remember. the score right now. I'll check with the Lab tomorrow. I have a standing order to get my PSA checked anytime I want....
I have a question about the Hot flashes. When will they end, I had my last 6 month shot on 08/19, I still have them but not as bad, and it seems like my bladder and the hot flashes work together, get...
Hello everyone, it has been quite a while since I have visited. I have been in the hospital a few times, since I have been here, mainly for my COPD. My concern now is I have a lot of pain in my hips...
I was in the hospital 4 times in 2020 and so far 3 times this year, each stay was 4 to 5 days each.... I have tachycardia , Along with my COPD, So I get the salt free meals, I know I should cut back...
Hello everyone.. Concerning my PSA, Last Oct it was 0.1 my last one in Jan was 0.2 is this a problem.... And this year is not starting out very good, So far I have been in the hospital 3 times. In...
That was a good one...
Just got a message from my Kaiser URO. PSA is good.......
Outstanding.....
Thanks halbert. I have not had a bone scan since I was first DX. And I did not like the place I had it at, Their equipment looked antique. I have since switched Insurance, I now have Kaiser. I'll see...
I have a lot of pain in the spine area lately.. I'm a Gleason 9 and I'm concerned about Mets. Do you have to have a high PSA to have Mets.. ? What if any, Are the symptoms of having Mets......
I think Eligard is the Generic form of Lupron. I got the Eligard and all shots were in the Arm.......
Nothing better than good news, Congrats.....
I'm a Gleason 9. I did the Radiation and the Hormone treatment....
Be happy, I think anything after a .0 is pretty good....
Here in Ca. If they can't see you in 30 days they give you option of using non VA Dr's....
I have been in the hospital 4 times in 2020. I have had patients in rooms around me. I tested negative 3 times. I also take Trazodone and Melatonin nightly. Makes me think.......
Now a days, Everything is Covid related, It bumps up the Numbers....
Sounds like a great plan. Slay the beast....
I was 66.. Ooops I was 65...
Beazerman. And I had the same urologist, And I 2nd the fact that he is a Dick and has no bedside manner at all. So I know first hand why he changed to another Uro.......
Never have surgery on Monday or Friday and never after Happy Hour.......
I have had 3 Hernias.... But not the type mentioned above.......
A friend of mine has a PSA 9.4 But he has a Gleason score of 7. He is freaking out about it. He get's a Bone scan next Thursday.... What are the chances he will have met's.... I did recommend this...
I did the 45 treatments, It's not as bad as some think....
Congratulations.....
Concerning Mets. Is it a matter of If or when you get them....?...
My VA appointment was also changed to a phone call.... Problem is even in person I have trouble understanding her, On the phone I don't have much of a chance....LOL....
Last Feb, I had a dry cough for a long time and shortness of breath and pain in my chest, But I had no fever.... On the 4th visit to ER they finally admitted me with the Flu and Pneumonia.... So the...
Here at HW we love good news. Congratulations.....
Last February I was also admitted with the Flu and Pneumonia.......
Wow, Can't beat that....Congrats....
I'am a G9 and I just finished my 18 months on 2/28...
Yes....It's combination of things.... We share knowledge.... We share our problems.... It's a place too vent now and again.... People who have already been down the road, Guide those who are starting...
Had another Hospital stay on the 24/25/26.... This time was tachycardia. My Heart rate went up to 150, So I walk into the the ER with my Pulse Ox meter on my finger and I just showed them my 150 and...
I take Trazodone 200mg 15/20 minutes before I go to bed, around 2100/2130 And I still get up to pee at 1130, 0230 and 0430 give or take a few minutes.... I think the body dose get used to it.......
Heal well and quickly.......
As Hilbert said, Welcome to the place none of us wanted to be.... Butt I think the best place if needed.... You have time to make a judgement don't rush.... The out come of Surgery and Radiation and...
I had a little 3 day visit to the hospital.... Not PCA related, I had the Flu on top of Pneumonia.... Nice way to spend the 3 day weekend.... But praise God I'm home and kicking...........
Just received my latest....PSA.... .02 Praise God.......
Thanks guy's.... it was the ng/ml I'm aware of the time to recover from the ADT, I just didn't like it going the wrong way.... God Bless everyone.......
We at HW love good news...........
Very good news.... Praise God.....
M T level last time was.10 now it's .01 not the direction I was looking for.... Last ADT was 8/28......
Great news enjoy your break.... I had my last ADT on 8/28....so the 28th of this month it's technicality done....
Welcome to club no one want's to be in.... As mentioned above there are a lot of good people here willing to help. I know I lucked out when I found this place.... Hang in there and God Bless.......
This is tough one.... Where healthy and fit, And could be any age.... I would say around 64, I and my SSA and then got my 100% pay from the VA. I was financially set and had no worries.......