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Hello all. In hindsight when did you all first notice your bph/prostate symptoms? How old were you? Did symptoms develop slowly or was it all of a sudden? how long did you wait before going to a doctor? i think it would be super helpful to hear about your experiences from the onset. Thanks guys
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WilliamUSA brian07009
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Noticed stream getting weaker: 50.
Started going to urologist after slow, continuous urination decline: 56.
Briefly (2 months) tried managing symptoms with Tamsulosin and Rapaflo: 58
Blood in urine, had bladder stones removed: 62
Rezum procedure done to open things up: 62
I am currently 66. My IPSS score is now 14, with "weak stream" contributing 5 points to my score. So I'm not doing too bad. However, I expect that I'll be doing another Rezum in a year or so.
lee56659 brian07009
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I thought I had symptoms at 50. Turned out it was bladder spasms. I think it was early 60s when it became obvious that BPH was setting in. I was on generic cardura until 2019 when I had a TURP. Best thing I ever did. Not only did I stop doxazosin, I was able to stop the bladder spasm meds also.
uncklefester brian07009
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Noticed a slow down at 55, big problems at 58. No surgeries just drugs flow very good now.
ScotsCanuck brian07009
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You can look at my other threads but here is a summary
Weak Stream : 50s
Flow Max
Urolift at 58 (cost in Canada $17,000)
Urolift work about a year then urinary retention
March 2020 Turp (unsuccessful still in retention)
May 2020 Another Turp (worked for about 6 months, stream back to very weak)
2021 On waiting list for another Turp.