Anyone had a prostate exam?
27 August 2015, 08:07 PM
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Anyone had a prostate exam?
So I take codeine for my stomach pains and one of the side effects is water retention and difficulty in urinating.
I've been on them for over 5 years now and haven't had any side effects to speak of. In the last 6 months I have a very mild random hesitation when going for a wee wee. Nothing to worry about and caused by the drugs no doubt but the sensible side of me thinks for the 10 seconds it'll take I might as well have the exam.
So, I'm really, really, really not a fan of things near my bum hole (contrary to popular belief) and wondered if any of you old guys have had it done?
I've been on them for over 5 years now and haven't had any side effects to speak of. In the last 6 months I have a very mild random hesitation when going for a wee wee. Nothing to worry about and caused by the drugs no doubt but the sensible side of me thinks for the 10 seconds it'll take I might as well have the exam.
So, I'm really, really, really not a fan of things near my bum hole (contrary to popular belief) and wondered if any of you old guys have had it done?
28 August 2015, 06:25 AM
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If it turns out you have got slight prostate problems, consider trying these:
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/sho...450mg-60003531
They're sorted me out for over a year. My doctor said to try them. He's not a fan of invasive prostate treatments, which he thinks are often done unnecessarily.
If all it is is a bit enlarged, thereby reducing your flow rate and/or getting slight dribbles or a feeling you've not quite finished afterwards, they're good. Allow them a couple of weeks to start to work.
They're often on H&Bs 'buy one, get one for 1p' offer. You have to time it right.
If you're around fifty, ask your mates about it too. Most of us have something similar, but no-one ever talks about it.
I hope you get on okay.
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/sho...450mg-60003531
They're sorted me out for over a year. My doctor said to try them. He's not a fan of invasive prostate treatments, which he thinks are often done unnecessarily.
If all it is is a bit enlarged, thereby reducing your flow rate and/or getting slight dribbles or a feeling you've not quite finished afterwards, they're good. Allow them a couple of weeks to start to work.
They're often on H&Bs 'buy one, get one for 1p' offer. You have to time it right.
If you're around fifty, ask your mates about it too. Most of us have something similar, but no-one ever talks about it.
I hope you get on okay.
28 August 2015, 06:47 AM
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If it turns out you have got slight prostate problems, consider trying these:
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/sho...450mg-60003531
They're sorted me out for over a year. My doctor said to try them. He's not a fan of invasive prostate treatments, which he thinks are often done unnecessarily.
If all it is is a bit enlarged, thereby reducing your flow rate and/or getting slight dribbles or a feeling you've not quite finished afterwards, they're good. Allow them a couple of weeks to start to work.
They're often on H&Bs 'buy one, get one for 1p' offer. You have to time it right.
If you're around fifty, ask your mates about it too. Most of us have something similar, but no-one ever talks about it.
I hope you get on okay.
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/sho...450mg-60003531
They're sorted me out for over a year. My doctor said to try them. He's not a fan of invasive prostate treatments, which he thinks are often done unnecessarily.
If all it is is a bit enlarged, thereby reducing your flow rate and/or getting slight dribbles or a feeling you've not quite finished afterwards, they're good. Allow them a couple of weeks to start to work.
They're often on H&Bs 'buy one, get one for 1p' offer. You have to time it right.
If you're around fifty, ask your mates about it too. Most of us have something similar, but no-one ever talks about it.
I hope you get on okay.
Honestly I think, thinking about it is probably 90% of the issue so the test will remove the "worry".
28 August 2015, 03:02 PM
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At my prostate exam earlier, the Doctor dropped my trousers and slid his finger up my ****, he said:
"Let me know when it becomes uncomfortable."
"Just then" I said, "when your receptionist dimmed the lights and started filming."
"Let me know when it becomes uncomfortable."
"Just then" I said, "when your receptionist dimmed the lights and started filming."
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29 August 2015, 03:20 AM
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When the doctor has finished the examination, as long as you don't hear the sound of a zipper being pulled up you'll be fine.
Seriously though, I had one when I was having a problem with a kidney stone.
Nothing to it, and well worth getting checked out if you are unsure about anything.
Seriously though, I had one when I was having a problem with a kidney stone.
Nothing to it, and well worth getting checked out if you are unsure about anything.
04 September 2015, 08:32 PM
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Well, I have sobered up
OK, I had a nagging ache in my lower left back for weeks. After being nagged at by wifey I went to see the doc. He took one look at his screen and said I've got you(I hadn't been to docs for years) He gave me a full MOT. Results came back, my PSA levels were way too high, next appointment was for the finger up the ****, result was Prostate much larger than it should be. Next appointment was for biopsy
Results came back, out of the 12 samples taken 4 had cancer in them
I am on a 7 on the scale they use which is pretty high with 10 being the highest. Next appointment is for an MRI scan, wow what a scary experience that was(Wednesday of this week) I nearly freaked out twice. So my next appointment is next Wednesday the 9th when I find out just how far the fooking thing has gone. Fingers crossed it will be good news. I'm only 57. My message to you guys is please don't take chances, if you feel anything unusual/aching etc, get it checked out. If it had not been for wifey nagging me I would not have gone to docs so don't take chances please.
OK, I had a nagging ache in my lower left back for weeks. After being nagged at by wifey I went to see the doc. He took one look at his screen and said I've got you(I hadn't been to docs for years) He gave me a full MOT. Results came back, my PSA levels were way too high, next appointment was for the finger up the ****, result was Prostate much larger than it should be. Next appointment was for biopsy Results came back, out of the 12 samples taken 4 had cancer in them I am on a 7 on the scale they use which is pretty high with 10 being the highest. Next appointment is for an MRI scan, wow what a scary experience that was(Wednesday of this week) I nearly freaked out twice. So my next appointment is next Wednesday the 9th when I find out just how far the fooking thing has gone. Fingers crossed it will be good news. I'm only 57. My message to you guys is please don't take chances, if you feel anything unusual/aching etc, get it checked out. If it had not been for wifey nagging me I would not have gone to docs so don't take chances please.
05 September 2015, 05:17 PM
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Just seen the above, ouch yeah not good, best of luck in getting it sorted.
Been meaning to have mine checked out, though not painful i do find it's taking longer to ahem get things going.
Say one thing, the care my father had whilst with his condition was amazing, especially macmillan and marie curie.
Been meaning to have mine checked out, though not painful i do find it's taking longer to ahem get things going.
Say one thing, the care my father had whilst with his condition was amazing, especially macmillan and marie curie.
08 September 2015, 10:16 PM
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Well, I have sobered up OK, I had a nagging ache in my lower left back for weeks. After being nagged at by wifey I went to see the doc. He took one look at his screen and said I've got you(I hadn't been to docs for years) He gave me a full MOT. Results came back, my PSA levels were way too high, next appointment was for the finger up the ****, result was Prostate much larger than it should be. Next appointment was for biopsy Results came back, out of the 12 samples taken 4 had cancer in them I am on a 7 on the scale they use which is pretty high with 10 being the highest. Next appointment is for an MRI scan, wow what a scary experience that was(Wednesday of this week) I nearly freaked out twice. So my next appointment is next Wednesday the 9th when I find out just how far the fooking thing has gone. Fingers crossed it will be good news. I'm only 57. My message to you guys is please don't take chances, if you feel anything unusual/aching etc, get it checked out. If it had not been for wifey nagging me I would not have gone to docs so don't take chances please.
OK, I had a nagging ache in my lower left back for weeks. After being nagged at by wifey I went to see the doc. He took one look at his screen and said I've got you(I hadn't been to docs for years) He gave me a full MOT. Results came back, my PSA levels were way too high, next appointment was for the finger up the ****, result was Prostate much larger than it should be. Next appointment was for biopsy Results came back, out of the 12 samples taken 4 had cancer in them I am on a 7 on the scale they use which is pretty high with 10 being the highest. Next appointment is for an MRI scan, wow what a scary experience that was(Wednesday of this week) I nearly freaked out twice. So my next appointment is next Wednesday the 9th when I find out just how far the fooking thing has gone. Fingers crossed it will be good news. I'm only 57. My message to you guys is please don't take chances, if you feel anything unusual/aching etc, get it checked out. If it had not been for wifey nagging me I would not have gone to docs so don't take chances please.
08 September 2015, 10:21 PM
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09 September 2015, 07:52 AM
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To the OP, yes I too have felt the cold finger.
In all seriousness the actual process isn't that bad, it's the idea of it that is worse, but hey you never know you might like it!
In all seriousness the actual process isn't that bad, it's the idea of it that is worse, but hey you never know you might like it!
09 September 2015, 08:32 PM
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Well, I have sobered up OK, I had a nagging ache in my lower left back for weeks. After being nagged at by wifey I went to see the doc. He took one look at his screen and said I've got you(I hadn't been to docs for years) He gave me a full MOT. Results came back, my PSA levels were way too high, next appointment was for the finger up the ****, result was Prostate much larger than it should be. Next appointment was for biopsy Results came back, out of the 12 samples taken 4 had cancer in them I am on a 7 on the scale they use which is pretty high with 10 being the highest. Next appointment is for an MRI scan, wow what a scary experience that was(Wednesday of this week) I nearly freaked out twice. So my next appointment is next Wednesday the 9th when I find out just how far the fooking thing has gone. Fingers crossed it will be good news. I'm only 57. My message to you guys is please don't take chances, if you feel anything unusual/aching etc, get it checked out. If it had not been for wifey nagging me I would not have gone to docs so don't take chances please.
OK, I had a nagging ache in my lower left back for weeks. After being nagged at by wifey I went to see the doc. He took one look at his screen and said I've got you(I hadn't been to docs for years) He gave me a full MOT. Results came back, my PSA levels were way too high, next appointment was for the finger up the ****, result was Prostate much larger than it should be. Next appointment was for biopsy Results came back, out of the 12 samples taken 4 had cancer in them I am on a 7 on the scale they use which is pretty high with 10 being the highest. Next appointment is for an MRI scan, wow what a scary experience that was(Wednesday of this week) I nearly freaked out twice. So my next appointment is next Wednesday the 9th when I find out just how far the fooking thing has gone. Fingers crossed it will be good news. I'm only 57. My message to you guys is please don't take chances, if you feel anything unusual/aching etc, get it checked out. If it had not been for wifey nagging me I would not have gone to docs so don't take chances please. Fingers crossed. Can't fault the NHS
09 September 2015, 09:33 PM
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The risk to your sex life (IMO) doesn't even come close to the risk on your life.
Best of luck, I've done a lot of reading and the process is crazy impressive.
09 September 2015, 10:41 PM
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A guy I know was diagnosed with prostrate cancer. He decided to buy a Nissan GTR and live life in the fast lane. I didn't see him for a year. He then told me he had gone to the USA had surgery/treatment and was declared cured. I will be doing some work with him in a few months. I might if I can broach the subject ask how he is!
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11 September 2015, 10:20 AM
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Thanks so much for your support guys. I am now sat by my bed, just had a bit of brekky and given myself a wash and shave. I've got five holes where keyhole surgery took place and I'm a bit sore to stay the least!!! Just waiting for c
Doc to visit, hopefully I'll be home this evening
Got to wait then and hope my PSA levels stay really low. I'll eep your formed guys, once again thanks
Doc to visit, hopefully I'll be home this evening
Got to wait then and hope my PSA levels stay really low. I'll eep your formed guys, once again thanks
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Thanks so much for your support guys. I am now sat by my bed, just had a bit of brekky and given myself a wash and shave. I've got five holes where keyhole surgery took place and I'm a bit sore to stay the least!!! Just waiting for c
Doc to visit, hopefully I'll be home this evening Got to wait then and hope my PSA levels stay really low. I'll eep your formed guys, once again thanks
Doc to visit, hopefully I'll be home this evening
Got to wait then and hope my PSA levels stay really low. I'll eep your formed guys, once again thanks
Get well soon!
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