I had 3 consecutive GFR readings of 44. A nephrologist told me that GFR normally drops 1% each year and That I won't live long enough at age 85 to die from it. I was having severe low back pain and...
My last total T level was 1028. I think the high limit is 1100. The last previous one was about 835. I don't know why it went up this time though. My kidney function is bad and I wonder if that...
That's exactly what I told my uro, Glen. He was very agreeable. My T level just spiked, and my PCP wants me to cut back on it. I will as long as it doesn't affect me negatively....
I've been on TRT for quite a few years and when I was diagnosed with Gleason 6, my Uro suggested that I stop it. I did and immediately my libido crashed, and I felt like I aged 10 years. I refused to...
I have the nagging suspicion that he may have had penile implant surgery. The timeline for infection to set in sounds right. I don't see the need for the secrecy about having that a prostate...
To answer a previous question, I returned to see my original nephrologist, and he was happy that my GFR had risen to 47. He asked if I'd seen a dietitian, and I said I'm eating pretty normally, but...
I'm tomas1 there....
Thanks Fred, your username sounds familiar. Are you on Frank Talk or Peyronies disease forums? Part of the roller coaster is I got the Covid variant in early Aug. I had a horrible sore throat, could...
I know it's a more serious procedure, but I sometimes wish the whole prostate had been removed. ED wouldn't be a problem since I already have an implant. I never heard anything about a pathology...
My latest eGFR came back at 47. My protein in urine came down to 198 from around 400. I never did change my diet much but have been drinking lots of water. One side effect of the TURP surgery was...
I had to have TURP surgery after a urinary blockage caused by enlarged prostate caused urine to back up to my kidneys. My kidneys were enlarged and damaged, and my eGFR (% of kidney function) had...
I've had to put my Gleason 6 PC on the back burner for now. I started showing symptoms of kidney disease in April, and it turned out that I had a blockage in my urethra causing urine to back up into...
I had severe diarrhea from the antibiotic. I finally bought some Probiotic 10 to get my gut bacteria charged up again. I seem to feel better even after only 2 days. I saw the urologist again...
I really didn't particularly care for the first nephrologist. An assistant doctor had my follow-up and wanted me to take salt pills to build up my sodium. I told her it was no wonder my sodium was so...
I really want to wait to see if my GFR goes up. I'd hate to be put on a "one size fits all" diet and find out, it's not tailored to my lab results. I've heard the wrong diet could be dangerous or...
I was wondering if it made sense posting about this if no one seemed interested. I did notice the vies though. I complained to Sonora labs about not seeing my last lab results. They said next...
I had my TURP surgery yesterday evening and it seemed to go well. I had some discomfort afterward, but Tylenol seemed to blunt the pain. A funny thing is I can't feel any discomfort in the prostate....
I passed my preop exam and am cleared for surgery next Monday, May 5, 2023. So far it's an evening operation which I'm not happy with, but let's get this done....
I had the ultrasound done yesterday morning. As soon as they finished, they wanted me to get right to my urologist. I have no idea what they found, but I'll find out this afternoon after I see the...
I guess I coulda/shoulda died in Korea, not in war time. We were all in the NCO club drinking mixed whiskey drinks and they closed the bar for the night. An old sergeant who said he served with Audie...
I finally tracked down my latest results. My GFR went up to 27 again. All my other blood chemistry was in the normal range and I don't understand that. Maybe the ultra-sound of the kidneys will shed...
I was usually around GFR 50 for the last year. I was at 42 in Dec, 2022, and suddenly was at 26 sometime in March. That really got my GP doc's and my attention. I modified my diet a lot and the next...
TJ, most people my age (almost 84) already suffer most of what you say. So far, my wife and I aren't and I'm grateful for that....
I have both a family doctor and my urologist who both will prescribe injectable T for me. At my last PSA, it did rise some, but I can't stand living the way I felt with low T....
I just heard that my oldest friend (in years I've known him) had his 59 year old son die from pulmonary embolism probably due to having had Covid twice and never vaccinated....
I've been on active surveillance for several years now. Somehow, on my last biopsy the doc said he found no cancer cells. I've heard the analogy of the muffin and the raisins but wonder if this has...
I won't recommend anyone do what I do, but I've been a lifelong beer drinker. Maybe it's in my genes with a lot of Germanic and British in my ancestry, I now usually have 4 12oz Bud Lights each day...
Speaking from a guy who last say a dentist 20 years ago, but still has 32 teeth, I'd either ignore the tooth if it's not hurting, or just get the tooth removed....
This is really depressing me along with all the other crap: On top of it never raining here (no rain for about 3 months and maybe .68" for the year so far) ,This is the Phoenix.area. A large 4" limb...
I didn't mean using a pump, I liked to plump myself up with the pill. Gave me a semi that helped me target the injection....
I always had the best luck by plumping up a little with a low dose of Sildenafil. It also made injecting easier. It's weird that the Trimix stayed good for a week unrefrigerated. I never had a...
I know these are isolated cases, but years ago I tended a guy (internet friend) who was dieing of cancer in many places. He was a loner, a heavy smoker, and only had a cat for a friend until I came...
I think the final decision is up to your dad. Getting 6 or 7 years gets him to my age (83). I know it's not a popular idea, but I'd get the damned thing removed. I already have an implant so ED...
I'm like theswan in that quality of life trumps the possibility of T affecting my PC. When I went off it last year, it aged me about 5 years, my libido completely crashed, and I didn't want to live...
I have a related rant. I've had Medicare Supplementary Insurance for 18 years. Now that ny 81-year-old wife and I are probably getting to the age of actually having serious medical issues, the cost...
Since we're talking about TV shows and missed opportunities to educate the public, have any of you seen The Bold and the Beautiful's dreadful handling of ED in Eric (the oldest character ob the...
Maybe if Pops never bothered to register for Medicare and needs immediate prostate cancer surgery, the commish can take out a reverse mortgage to pay for it. I hate that commercial....
I have to tAKE Tamsulosin to help me urinate. Several days after my last biopsy I went to urinate, and the pee didn't come out right away and the end of my penis hurt. When the pee came out, a slug...
Thanks for the replies and reassurances. That's how I interpreted the test results and I do like the fact that he didn't hit any Blueberries. I like the analogy....
My first 2 series of biopsies each came back as Gleason 3-3. 4 weeks ago I have 12 more and today the doc said I was undetectable for cancer. He still wants to monitor my PSA, but I seem to be in a...
Rich, I assume you had penile implant surgery, but you didn't mention that I think. With an implant the fluid is a saline solution and it should pump the penis up uniformly. You have to speak to your...
I really don't want to hijack this thread, but when I was very young and very sick, I kept drifting in and out of consciousness. I sensed some sort of overwhelming experience that I've never been...
Empty blackness, probably like death, my belief....
No music played or offered. I actually don't mind the pain of the biopsies, but I do count them in my head. My biggest problem is the injected anti-biotic that hurts when it goes in and for a week...
Wow, I'd never think it could be done out patient, but I know nothing about the procedure. What hospital or facility are you having it done at? I think my doc uses Chandler hospital since that's...
AZ, congrats on dealing with this early. I'm older but feel the same way. I'm also in AZ and am curious who your urologist, surgeon is? I go to Ironwood Urology. My urologist is Kavin Bigelow, and...
I've been wondering what I will do when my PC gets to 3-4. It's 3-3 now. I have a biopsy next Thursday and will find out. I realize at age 83, I'm supposed to die soon, but I don't like that idea....
Most people aren’t getting their meds from the VA. If you have any cancer history you would be brain dead not having Plan D. Even a $8 a month D plan keeps you out of the penalty box of not buying...
My wife and I have always been very healthy as far as needing medicine goes. I didn't see paying for Schedule D. They do rip you off like 10% extra for each year you do don't sign up. (guessing from...
I really hope something changes their minds. I think it helps when die hard anti-vaxers die from Covid and give death bed what ifs. I also hate it when we have to wear masks in some venues to protect...