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Has anyone out there had a "Prostate Artery Embolization??

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ChuckP
ChuckP

I had one on September 10th, 2014 and would love to compare notes with anyone else that has had one.   Thank You.  ChuckP   PS Some people just call it a "PAE" for short.

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  • PAEgreat
    PAEgreat ChuckP

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    Constipation often occurs after any anesthesia (partial or full).  It isn't specifically related to PAE. Stool softners are usually effective but sometimes a more powerful laxative is needed.

    • Camster
      Camster PAEgreat

      Posted

      I agree.  Miralax made more of a difference than Colace.  I now use psyllium husk powder on a regular basis.  I had constipation issues for 16 days.  I really got nailed.
    • NBCP
      NBCP Camster

      Posted

      Unlikely an anesthetic can make one constipated for 2 weeks. This is most likely a side effect of PAE as some of the microspheres go to where they are not supposed to like the small arteries of the colon causing ischemia which may lead to colon losing it's contractility and sometimes even bleed. 

  • PAEdoc
    PAEdoc ChuckP

    Posted

    Constipation is so variable and can be related to medication, stress, dietary habits and prostatitis. Unlikely related to beads without ulceration or bleeding and has not been reported as a complication of pae with any consistency.
    • Camster
      Camster PAEdoc

      Posted

      Dr. Bagla said it wasn't non-target embolization of the colon.  There was no bleeding.  Constipation is never a problem for me.  I even thought that the high dose ibuprofen that I was taking could have contributed.  Constipation was listed as a side-effect on the disclosure sheet.  Another member on this site had the same problem.  About two weeks of constipation.  I'm normally on a high fiber diet so this was completely unexpected.  

  • philip42830
    philip42830 ChuckP

    Posted

    I start my PAE journey next week by having the MRI and CT tests, then seeing an Urologist at the Chruchill Hospital in Oxford. If I am a suitable candidate I will hopefully have the PAE the following week. I will keep a note of my experience and post it on this web site. 
    • Roseland
      Roseland philip42830

      Posted

      Good luck.  As you may have seen from my posts it has been life changing for me.

      The only thing I would warn you of, and it's trivial if you know it's coming, is that a day after the procedure as the body expells the dying cells you may get a temperature and shakes.  It only lasts a couple of hours but I wasn't expecting it.

      If you have any questions just PM me.

    • nealpros
      nealpros philip42830

      Posted

      Don't forget to start stool softeners a couple of days before the procedure. The anesthetic is significantly constipating.

      Neal

    • Camster
      Camster nealpros

      Posted

      Nealpros is right.  Start the stool softeners.   Colace, Miralax with ample water.  This is something that is not covered in the clinical literature.  
    • Jezzaman
      Jezzaman philip42830

      Posted

      Good luck Philip, dont worry with the guys at Oxford, I presume Dr Tapping and Dr Chris Little you will be fine. Keep us informed with your progress.

       

    • philip42830
      philip42830 Jezzaman

      Posted

      Thank you, I am seeing Dr Tapping in Oxford. I will let you know how I get on. The support is great on this web site.
    • Roseland
      Roseland philip42830

      Posted

      One more thing...  I had my PAE late morning.  That evening I was up for the loo about every 15 minutes.  Amazingly I got back to sleep between each trip.  It was the evening of the day after that I had a temperature and shakes for a couple of hours.

      No pain, no constipation, all good news.

      Let us know how it goes.

    • philip42830
      philip42830 Roseland

      Posted

      Thanks for the information. I will let you know how it goes. Tests next week and then they will let me know if I am suitable for the PAE.
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