I forgot to thank you Jack. I'm confused over all the studies and thoughts on TRT and understand that each study may be slanted for a certain result. All this aside I'd repeat that for me life...
Thank you and I thank all here who take time to share what they have been through. Happy New Year! Glen...
I tried going off TRT when I was diagnosed and after nine or ten months off my testosterone was 25 and dropping. I found a old clinic and got back on TRT and yes I withheld the PCA diagnosis. So I've...
I've had hematuria for years and especially since SBRT 2022 I had two strictures and one blocked the flow and I needed a catheter which led to a paraphimosis which is a story unto itself. Since March...
See pain Dr tomorrow. Usually just get a refill on my buprenorphine but they have a sonic machine that has some promise. Used it once and it helped a little. Basically just ultrasound but I will try...
I usually take the 5mg but pharmacy made an error and gave me the 20mg I did not check because as a generic they often vary in size and shape. Now that I know, I will not take these daily but space...
Thank you Shots and ablations and such DID work! At least in the start. I think it was 3 injections and then had a couple of pain free years. However, over time we tend to build up scar tissue and...
Isit, sorry I have those two readings and don't understand them My Testosterone is running over 800 but my clinic likes it high as long as the other hormones are in check which they are. He...
I can still ejaculate but it's not easy and it's very small volume and kinda watery. My Case has SBRT involved plus I had greenlight laser surgery. Add diabetes and severe hypogonadism, severe lower...
Yes! This forum has helped me get through a scary time. Glen...
Good to hear the rehash. I'm happy for you. I also appreciate the help you've been to me and others. Glen...
I sound like a broken record but I will repeat that I have been on TRT throughout treatment and after. PSA at 0.6 was as high as 7.4 at one time but after Greenlight laser it went down a lot. my...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! met with the sister in law's family along with the grand niece's and nephews on Christmas and that was the when I "felt" the spirit. kid's make the holiday Glen...
My second biopsy showed an increase in volume but all were G6 John's Hopkins upgraded one core to G7 so with my oncologist advice I had radiation-regular type but got retention and had severe back...
I have no problem with the subject. My reason for TRT is mostly my emotional health issues. I'm just not myself when I am off testosterone. I've thrown in the towel as far as sexual relationships....
I stopped having a dry mouth with flomax Tamsulosin but also was slightly dizzy from it. Hard to say because after years on it I tend toward being dizzy now and again. It might me orthostatic...
I had SBRT but I cannot blame my lack of sexual drive solely on that so anything I might add may not be due to my treatment's. I am diabetic and have severe damage to my low spine (failed fusion...
Fomax is going to help. Hopefully they will get to the bottom of this. I am on blood thinners and have had radiation so I no longer am concerned about hematuria in fact I have had it for many years...
I read through and didn't see anything about you having a biopsy. That would help in ruling out PCA. I'll repeat that hematuria is not always from PCA and has many causes. Keep seeking answers Glen...
We have a bell in the hall of the radiation department which is rung after all the sessions are completed. My last session of SBRT was very long because my bladder was not full enough so it being...
Opioid medication over many years has destroyed my natural production hence my need for TRT Throw in Pca and darn it's not been easy getting it but I have throughout my treatment and beyond. I have...
Thankful for a lot. Being alive is right up there! Glen AKA Da' Swan...
T levels vary. My clinic goes by symptoms such as low libido and emotional distress. Years of opioid medication use has destroyed my own production and I have been as low as 25 My current t levels...
I've posted often here about TRT I've been on it throughout and I'm doing well with PSA at 0.6 My usual level of testosterone is 25 or lower due to chronic opioid medication use. My mood suffered...
I too may have this. Not often but time to time and it can become horribly itchy. I've used hydrocortisone with decent outcomes. Weird that it just doesn't want to dry up. Warm baths and...
BTW my clinic doesn't take my Medicare advantage plan. Urologist does but have to convince him that the cancer is controlled. Gas on fire is the old thing so it's not easy changing minds especially...
Problem is getting a doctor who is going to prescribe it with a person who had PCA. Eventually I can find one. My insurance is going to pay. I've been on it for decades but my family doctor stopped...
Really? Wow that is cheap. Back in the day it was like $1,000...
I have looked into many venues to get T and prefer injection. The problem is once I leave the clinic I will have to deal with lab work and NY makes it hard because they will not deal with out of...
I can only add that my testosterone clinic wants my level above 850 but as long as my estrogen and other tests come back within limits. Yes he is a hard core supporter of TRT and most urologist's...
Yipee! Good job Glen...
Yes I believe it's a way to invite death without plainly calling it assisted suicide which I am sure hospice does not officially do. My first wife works for hospice. I'd often go out on calls in the...
I wonder about asking for medication to assist in dying. I'm not sure if I'd be able to take my own life but I think people ought not suffer if it's near the end of life. Very tough call. I know...
While not a cancer treatment it might have removed some bad tissue but I'll never know. SBRT seems to have done a good job. Yes it's a lot like roto rooter but it vaporizes the tissue. BTW I do...
I'm trying to remember if at the time of Greenlight laser did they implant fiducials. Arrrg! I know at one procedure they put those gold markers in and think it was during greenlight. The markers...
Had greenlight laser and it worked very well. One day with a catheter and that was it. PSA went down as did the side of the prostate. This is allowed a better shot at radiation. Going on four years...
Yes it was only one day with the catheter. I'm trying to find my old post on greenlight but haven't found much. Simply I remember that it was easy in and out. For some reason I remember that the...
I had greenlight laser for bph before starting radiation and it was easy as I remember it. I'm thinking maybe I had a catheter for a couple of days but I'll check my old posts and see for sure....
Chamber is nice. We have been to a few here in Manhattan. My wife's massage therapest is a alto in one group. We have parties now and again in our apartment with mostly piano but it's a mix of song...
Some clotting but mostly clear to yellow urine today. My guess is I just accept this side effect and just hope it does not lead to worsening to the stricture, It was March 17th 2023 so the dilation...
I know it is a sensitive subject but heck so is prostate cancer, radiation side effects and such. Anyway last week several hours after ejaculation ( very difficult to get to the point) I had a severe...
I remember the prep in fact I finally threw out the prep I got last year when I was scheduled for the colonoscopy. Years ago I was laughing so much at how I could hardly get ten feet away from the...
I see my primary Nov 7th and I will schedule one. Yeah I am scared. The last one was around 17 years ago and it was unremarkable save for a polyp I'll bite the bullet. Wish I was not such a scared...
My primary spends time with his kids and like me enjoys singing with a choir. I've had issues with making the Mass because I travel a lot back and forth from NYC to upper plus I don't do mornings...
My condolences to Janice. God bless Glen...
I get it and I'll get it done. Thank you pratoman. My teeth are not minor. They came loose last night. They have fallen out completely while I was asleep but I awoke thank God. Its three teeth with...
Friend's okay Lost power and pool cage fell in but he's seen worse in Sarasota. Glen...
My friend Tom who got me started with a career in mental health is in Sarasota. Moved to his brother's house which is concrete foundations Keeping in touch Glen...
I just got back from the dentist. He's not in on Sunday but another one is. He drilled out and then tightened it up. My teeth are not flapping anymore but he didn't give me a good answer if it was a...
Pratoman Thank you. I will get it done this Fall. I have a serious issue with my teeth and am stressing about it and just do not want to focus on other items right now. my implants keep falling out....