I've been taking Lipitor (atorvastatin - 40mg) for twenty some years. Cholesterol is usually 140 -170. I also have gunk in my coronary arteries for which I take Olmesartan (40mg). Late 70's now. No...
The Swan, I can relate to the "good cancer" comment of your doctor. I had prostate cancer and its after effects are still with me. But, compared to the breast cancer ordeal my eldest daughter went...
I didn't know of this site and its wealth of experience and knowledge until about 2 years after my RP. Thankfully, I became aware of the possibility of a change in "undetectable" PSA readings. Up...
I think my surgeon indicated that my surgery was nerve sparing. Suffice it to say, I've been at "parade rest" ever since....
I have osteopenia as well. At first I was prescribed Alendronate (70mg 1x week) and it seemed to work fine. As I understand it your bones don't recover what density they've lost because of your...
Caleb, You're not alone. I've ED and incontinence big time as well but it's been only 5 years since my Robot. I don't like it one bit and have become pretty much a recluse as a result, but it's...
Better late than never. Log me. PT3a G7 EPE and PM. 4 of 12+, 2 others suspicious. Dx2018 RALP 2018 All negative since....
I don't fall into any of those categories. I just enjoy laughing - thank you very much....
Prato, During early Covid surge I wore a mask everywhere. For the last 9 mos. or so, I don't, unless I'm in a medical facility or where they're required. I've had two Covid initial injections, plus...
Vince. Thank you very much. Now all I've got to do is find an experienced AUS surgeon near me. If it weren't for the ability to run again I wouldn't have the AUS, if I'm even a candidate, surgery....
Duck. Thanks for your response. Dribbles I could deal with if that's all it was, I was primarily concerned about the weight of the device being a hindrance as well. Maybe a runner with an AUS will...
Until PCa hit I was a runner. Typically 5 miles a day 5 days a week. Longer if a marathon was pending. Since my RALP and urinary incontinence issues I haven't tried but a handful of times and simply...
SteveO, I may have experienced something similar, i.e., the nauseous feeling in my throat, but I never threw up. Ended up having an endoscopy because of my inability to drink or eat certain foods...
Mary, Your Dad and I are on the same path. I have no plans to worry about any rise in my PSA given the last 4 1/2 years have shown "nothing". When, or if, I do get a rise I'm still not going to worry...
Mary, I'm with you and your Dad. It's been just over 4 1/2 years for me as well and all PSA's since RALP have been virtually undetectable. I'm not going to waste my or my URO/Surgeon's time...
81, Until I watched that video I thought it was impossible. Thanks. P...
Ron, enter AMS800 in the search feature (upper right hand corner of the HW screen) and tons of info on the Artificial Urinary Sphincter awaits....
Pratoman, I'm not qualified to participate in this discussion as I've not had ADT or any other type of treatment post surgery, but my next (and last) URO appt is the 18th of November. Even with PSM...
Michael, you posted your PSA so I assume you got that number from the VA lab and your ongoing questions about the VA and it's services can most likely be found on their website (VA.gov). You'll have...
Bought a bottle of Laphroaig once. Took one sip and dumped the entire bottle. Thought there was something wrong with it. Should have saved it and used it to clean my battery terminals. Pappy Van...
Several hundred years ago as a young Navy guy I had several occasions to consume what the saltier guys referred to as 180. Never drank it straight but mixing even a small quantity with a Coke or...
Vince, Good for you. I, too, am a (or at least was) a distance runner, but will not have the Sling or the AUS. Jock strap and a pad (or two) on my long runs suffice. Not going to break any records,...
Djin, et.al., In a word, Thanks. The first time I heard the words "virtually undetectable", several weeks after RALP, I thought it meant something like .0000000000001, so no worries. Then when...
Halbert, the URO always tells me "virtually undetectable" but the lab shows <.1....
My GP sent me to a URO when my PSA had jumped over the prior three months. Got a 12 core BX. Four were positive (highest percentage was 26%) and two suspicious all on the right. All I knew about...