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kenneth1955
kenneth1955

It was that time of the year.  Had a PSA done last year in June.  It was 4.0.  I had my new one done this Monday.  It was 0.7.  Urologist told me that it was very good for my age. 61   So I am fine for another year.  Most of the insurance will pay for it.  I have wellcare and that is madicare  After 50 they will pay for 1 PSA a year.  Have a good day guys  Ken. 

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  • gbhall
    gbhall kenneth1955

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    That is why PSA testing is depreciated these days. So many things can affect it both up and down. Even so, I would suspect there is something odd about the last test.  Did the uro not query it?  Did it shortly follow sexual activity, treatment for an infection, a digital feel of your prostate, or anything like that?  At least, it can hardly be anything to worry about !!
    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 gbhall

      Posted

      Yes that can be true.  That is why I made sure there was no sex of anykind for a least 2 days.  It can cause a false reading.  My urologist said I'm good to go.  I will have a scope done in september to check everything so I'm he told me not to worry.  I had a uro-life done in April of 2015 he's going to check the implants and I also have a stricture.  My urologist has never dome a rectal exam.  I'm going to ask him why.  Been with him for 3 years.  My regular doctor has..  Take care  Ken

  • alan1951
    alan1951 kenneth1955

    Posted

    Between June of 2015 and now, did you initiate 5 alpha reductase therapy?  That would be Proscar (finasteride) or Avodart (dutasteride)?  If so, it would account for such a precipitous drop from 4.0, down to 0.7.  Actually, using one of these drugs should bring it down to 2.0, if all other things remain the same.  Your recent score is an outlier of sorts.  You may want to ask your urologist to retest.  Best.

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 alan1951

      Posted

      Thanks for your concern.  After I had may Uro-lift done in April of 2015 I was off all pills.  Had the PSA done in June of 2015 that is when it was 4.0.  I did take a pill called Myrbetriq 25 mg to help my bladder relax.  I was having a heart cath and my urologist was worried about the dye  which cause me a problem.  Buy I went off that a month ago.  I told my urologist about the test did all the stuff before that could cause a false reading.  He seams to be very happy.  I will talk more with him in 2 weeks when I see him.  Take care  Ken
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