elevated PSA
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I'm 63 and I've been tracking my PSA for 10 years on a yearly basis. The range has been anywhere from .7 to 1.9 with no real trend. Today, my bloodwork came back and my PSA was 4.2. I'm freaking out because I've never had any prostate issues and everything works like it is supposed to. My doctor has told me not to worry about it and I'll be tested again in two weeks.
My doc then asked me if I've been riding a bike lately? Yes
Have I been lifting heavy weights? Yes
Did I have sexual relations the night before the PSA test? Probably.
She asked me about my urine flow and I told her that my start/stop is fine and that I will get up once a night to urinate maybe once every 3 or 4 nights. If I don't drink anything after 9PM, the chances are that I'll make it through the night. She was pretty amazed that at 63 I can sleep through the night.
So, any thoughts from anyone with this kind of experience?
Thanks,
John
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Dawnay john4850
Posted
CIC????
clean intermittent bladder catheterization?
I found : "While many types of catheters are intended to stay in for days or weeks, a catheter used for clean intermittent self-catheterization is used several times a day to empty the bladder. The catheter is attached to a plastic bag that can be used to measure the amount of urine."
HIFU doesn't cause any side effects, or verrry rarely does it cause any, when you see the procedure you understand why as there isn't any cutting or exposure of the organs, they use ultra sound to burn out the tumor. They can also use HIFU to correct some problems.
paul44935 Dawnay
Posted
No need to measure output. Use catheter and toss. Be sure to lubricate it and be hygienic. That's the "clean." If you are not subject to infections, catheter can be reused. Rinse it well and store in 99% alcohol. When needed again, rinse and use. Always be hygienic before and after.