prostate biopsy or not
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3 years ago my psa was 7 so I had a biopsy which came back clear. I am 68 years old and my psa is now 13. I had an mri which did not show any mass but my specialistt still wants to do a biopsy. some days I ejaculate up to 4 times. Before having a biopsy should I abstain form eljaculating for a weel and have a psa test to see if it comes down.
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craig84609 john47646
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Greebo64 john47646
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i see my urologist on the 12th of this month so i will see what he has to say. i had a TURP just over 2 years ago & was good after this up until last year when my flow was weak my urine was dark ^& with a strong smellr, in December 2015 i had blood in my urine, i had a cystoscopy, & 2 days after that was admitted to hospital in agony with a severe infection...
i am certain that taking sinvastatin & apixaban [blood thiiner for AF]
caused this problem, when they fixed the infection & i was discharged i stopped taking the statins & the apixaban, everything went back to normal, good flow, no strong smell & clear urine..but just recently i had some blood test done & surprisingly the PSA reading was 7.2...thus the forthcoming appointment & follow up from December
barney34567 Greebo64
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I am relaibly informed that the key is the quality of the radiologist and not whether you use a 1.5T or a 3T scan.
Also I assume you have NO mental implants, clips, coils or pacemakers as they are often (not always) contraindicated with 3T scans. But 1.5T is usually quite safe.
Greebo64 barney34567
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i have a metal hip joint, & also titanium plate in my neck.
i have had MRI scans before for various things, but non yet for my
prostate.
i will have to see what my urologists says about my PSA of 7.2 when i see him on the 12th
barney34567 Greebo64
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there was a case years ago in the USA where a kid was scanned. He has no implants at all, but there was a metal canister in the room which flew like the Concorde when the scanner was manipulated.
the best thing you can do is what I did: talk to the MRI facility when you book. Tell them what implant you have and where it is. Ideally give them the manufacter's name and model number. That way they can double check on its safety.
as a rule, 1.5T scans are safe for many not all implants
3T scanners which produce great images are less safe.
if you have a skerrick of a worry based on what you are told by the imaging facility then do not undertake the scan.
and by that I mean what they write to you.
i for one do not trust I i aging staff who, on a nod and a wink say " we cannot put this in writing, but I feel it's safe for you"
Roger2Dodger john47646
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At 68 years old, you masterbate 4 times a fay OR is it You have sex 4 times a day. Younger men don't have that kind of desire. I must say you have a rare condition at 68 years of age or you are just blowing smoke. However, if you have read any at all regarding PSA test. There are a few things you must refrain from before the test. and certainly ejaculating before is one of them.
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