Ok PSa results have been 4.8. Had biopsy. It was clear. Prostate exam was smooth. 7 mos later psa was 6.9. Retested 3 mos later 4.53. 1 yr later psa was 5.6. Tested yr later 6.4. Retested and it was...
Ok just got a 7.12. Was 7.5 5 months ago. MRI or biopsy?...
Thanks for the input....
I’m back with 7.5 psa I had a clean mri 1 yr ago and had a 6.46 at the time. Any suggestions will be appreciated....
Ok another question. I wake up in middle of night and my lower back plus sciatic area hurts and tummy hurts in the middle. Can this be related to Prostate or something. I get relief as soon as I get...
Ok I did my MRI on Monday. No results yet. What will they tell me?...
Thanks FranPro. I have a good friend who had his come back. That was 3 yrs ago and his readings were worse than yours. You hang in there....
I will be 62 in June. He has always told me it was smooth but slightly enlarged. I have had a uncle and cousin on my father side with Pca. Thanks...
PSA was 4.8 in 2016 Biopsy was clear PSa 6.9- 4.5- 5.6- 5.0- 6.46- 5.46 Urologist wants to do MRI or Biopsy. Thoughts please....
So your PSA is at 47 after a biopsy? And no cancer? What is your next move?...
Ok my options are do a biopsy or wait 3 months and do another blood test. I think even if psa drops back to where psa was 2 yrs ago, he wants to do biopsy. Please give opinions. Thanks...
What do you mean by “Seems Prudent”. In a good way?...
Also the DRE was smooth but enlarged. He doesn’t think it is prostatitis....
Yes I have saw my urologist and he wants to do biopsy. I ask him about doing another blood test and wanted to know if it went back to 5.6 would he still want to do a biopsy and he said he would. He...
Ok I had my doctors appointment and he wants to do another biopsy. He doesn’t think it is prostatitis. Please give me some ideas. Thx...
Thank you!...
I haven’t spoke to him yet. This was from a free checkup paid for by my company. I am due for appointment with Dr for yearly check. Thanks for your response....
Started 3 yrs ago with 4.8 and had a clear biopsy. 6 months later it was 6.9. Then 3 months later it was 4.5. A year later it was 5.6. A year later it was 5.06. And now a year later it is 6.46....
Thanks for everyone 's responses! I am obviously worried, but I have been biopsied when I was at 4.8. Every psa has been carried to two decimals but I have kinda rounded. I don't mean to be blase,...
Ok I got my results today and it was a 5.06 psa. They said they would see me in a year. He did state I was elevated. Any input will be appreciated!...
I did have a biopsy at 4.8 originally and it was clear. I will let you know when i get new results! thanks...
I originally had a 4.8 at 58 yrs old. In 6 months it jumped to 6.9 and then 3 months later it fell to 4.53. 12 months later it was 5.6. today I had blood drawn and doctor said it it came back over...
The doctor wanted to wait 3 months but my friend is getting retested next week! thanks for the comments...
A friend had Psa go from .034 to .97 following radiation to pelvic area. Surgery was almost 2 yrs ago. Doctor wants to retest in 3 months and start chemo if reading stays same....
My friend starts his radiation tomorrow. Will be doing radiation daily for 2 months in pelvic area!...
Thanks to you too!!...
Thanks Allen I have told him about this board he will probably join soon!!...
Correction: His psa tests were .29 and .37! thanks...
Ok I just got my new results on my psa! Please give me some feedback! 9 mos ago i had a 4.8. 2 mos ago it was 6.93 and my new one is 4.53! thanks...
It was a 9 on biopsy but after they got it out it was a 7....
I have a friend whos had his prostate taken out a year ago and his psa went up to .037 from .029 in 6 months! Is this cause for concern? thanks...
I have tried tums doesnt seem to help and also gasx!...
No!...
I have been having digestive problems for over a year and my stomach hurts every morning when I wake up. Also my stomach will flutter alot during day at times. I had blood work done a year ago and my...
Brad, good luck! I just had my blood drawn today! Am waiting on new psa result....
Ok I have my psa check tomorrow. 2 months ago I had a 6.93 and 9 months ago a 4.8! I had a biopsy 9 mos ago and was clear. What reading would be a good one or bad one? thanks...
On my next test with psa being 6.93. What would be best result if it went to 8. or fell to 5?...
i am having psa checked again in a month. I will ask more questions at that time!...
Can Prostatitis cause digestion problems? And how does the PSA react if it is prostatitis?...
I have now noticed some burning when i urinate and more frequent urination....
Thanks!!...
Guys I appreciate all the comments! Now when i had my biopsy 6 mos ago they did give me a antibiotic 2 days before biopsy and 5 days after. Was this antibiotic for infection or Prostatis?...
Is there any natural over the counter drugs that can help with PSA?...
Thanks guys!...
Can prostate cancer mess with digestion system?...
Thanks allen I will ask these questions after next psa. it will be in 7 weeks. they said to come in 3 months but I wanted to move it up!...
They have said nothing about antibiotics. He said my prostate was enlarged but couldnt feel nodules both times and biopsy was clear at 4.8! thanks for response...
I'm back had my new blood work done and psa is now 6.9 up from 4.8! I had biopsy 6 mos ago after first one. Where do I go from here. I am having another psa in 60 days!...
I appreciate the passion shown. I have been worried that is why I signed up for this forum. I actually did not know I was taking a psa test by my PCP and actually have not shown symptoms of prostate...
I definitely will keep a watch. I am scheduled for a September visit. I have a cousin that his biopsy showed in one needle....