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5/22/2009 12:01 PM
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Knowing what you know now...

Maybe 5% of us had a life threatening condition, most had something that had to be taken care of when we were ready. Take your time, most people you talk to will assume the worst. Pick the soloution...

9/17/2012 9:43 AM

Prostate Cancer
Cialis vs Viagra

Hey guys, have not been around for a while. Yes really love the everyday Cialis, 5 mg. Found a source on the internet that has good prices, doing the job with no side effects. Viagra always works but...

9/17/2012 8:34 AM

Prostate Cancer
FDA grabbed our ALLDAY order

Allday emailed back and they are sending a replacement,...

11/19/2010 9:17 AM

Prostate Cancer
FDA grabbed our ALLDAY order

no cialis we got a few different things Here is the explanation, they did note we did not violate any laws The article appears to be a new drug without an approved new drug application. Drug is...

11/18/2010 6:44 PM

Prostate Cancer
FDA grabbed our ALLDAY order

Is this something new or did we just not get lucky, I emailed so see if they will replace it. Anyone else get this recently...

11/18/2010 5:56 PM

Prostate Cancer
Viagra to take or not to take?

From what I read prescribing daily is common, mine did. Recovery seems to go better with younger guys so at 43 it should go well but it does take time, and you want to keep working on it. I am at a...

6/29/2010 3:58 PM

Prostate Cancer
I just paid $21.00 for ONE (1) viagra pill!!!

My doctor did prescribe 25 mg starting a week before surgery, 100mg would be way too much for me, my head would explode. I have gotten freebies from the doctor but it is usually 3-5 pills, now I do...

6/13/2010 3:54 PM

Prostate Cancer
Another Zero, but still need some help Pls

My doctor tested me last visit, I was OK. But he said he has been testing many of his patients and many are low and he has been giving them testerone prescript ions, his argument was, since you...

6/4/2010 3:26 PM

Prostate Cancer
Telling business clients about illness/surgery?

I am a small time consultant and I did not tell anyone who I do business with, they still do not know , rumors start flying and soon they will have you dead. I was really only out of taking calls for...

5/18/2010 2:38 PM

Prostate Cancer
Orgasms

I get the urine spurt as well but it does seem to get better over time, also seems like orgasms are better, maybe becasue it requires more buildup....

5/5/2010 9:26 AM

Prostate Cancer
Cost of PSA Test

Another thing to add, call your insurance company, they will tell you the cheapest place, they love doing that stuff, that is how they make money...

5/5/2010 9:23 AM

Prostate Cancer
Cost of PSA Test

I use quest and the bill after insurance adjustements was $22. Before insurance adjustments it was like $100. I like getting the test done at outside places a week before your appointment because it...

5/5/2010 9:21 AM

Prostate Cancer
ED drug choices

I like generic levitra, viagra also works but seem to get more side effects, cialis did not do much and is too expensive...

5/5/2010 9:17 AM

Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer cells escaping during biopsy?

I don't know about that but I had a freind who had 3 biopsies, then he had a hard time in surgery becasue fo all the scar tissue. That to me is one of the problems with active survellince, it is just...

4/29/2010 2:32 PM

Prostate Cancer
Testosterone Lifelong Therapy-Shots or Androgel...R these really neccessary?

This came up in my last visit and my doctor said a lot of his patients were found to be low in trestorene. He tested me and did some number crunching and said I was ok. It is something he has been...

4/29/2010 2:30 PM

Prostate Cancer
Why is medical care so expensive

That is the whole issue, they think insurance will pay for it. Those of us who pay for their own insurace have very high deductibles...

4/20/2010 9:58 AM

Prostate Cancer
Why is medical care so expensive

Did a 6 month follow up, I get my PSA test at Quest which is a shooting gallery, cost after insurance adjustment is $25. But then you have to go in for your how are you doing visit, take the pee...

4/20/2010 8:49 AM

Prostate Cancer
When does the urgency to urinate return?

I use to be doubled over when the urge hit, now it is much uich more subtle. I have learned if it feels full at all time to empty....

4/12/2010 11:05 AM

Prostate Cancer
L- Arginine, anyone?

I am a fan of arginine, I have been taking it on and off for years. Nothing at all like the prescript ion drugs, no side effects, and it will not give you the jolting hard on. But I found if you take...

4/12/2010 10:36 AM

Prostate Cancer
Avodart - finasteride A New Study

I was on Avodart during my breif AS stage, and there is another reason to avoid AS, if they are going to pump you with drugs. I didn't ike it, it was an erection killer and gives you man boobs, and...

4/1/2010 5:23 PM

Prostate Cancer
PSA of 11 to 12 in 88 year old man

Next step would be a biopsy which are no fun, I would wait....

3/18/2010 8:55 AM

Prostate Cancer
leaking with partial erection

Back to the original question, leaking with erections has been a major issue with me, doctos says it will work out? I think the issue is with prostate removal you are removing one valve from a double...

3/15/2010 12:43 PM

Prostate Cancer
a thought - does high testosterone levels lead to having prostate cancer?

I know there are studies that are trying to tie it to eating fatty foods, but everyone seems to want to link to fatty foods these days. I really wondered if bicycle riding has an effect. does seem...

3/12/2010 5:26 PM

Prostate Cancer
From the man who brought you PSA

If anything I would raise the accepted PSA level, maybe 5 maybe 10. But the 20 plus guys need to know now ASAP. But once you are diangonosed , I can understand while some people would like to do AS,...

3/11/2010 6:43 PM

Prostate Cancer
From the man who brought you PSA

I get my testing done at Quest, I think the price is more like $25 not $100, I really do not see how this is such a waste of money. Typically after 45 the doctor wants a check up every year and the...

3/10/2010 6:45 PM

Prostate Cancer
City of Hope surgery in a couple of weeks

I have heard he is one of the best. At your age you will become the local expert on PCa, the one thing I tell everyone is get the best surgeon you can find. It seems to make a big difference....

3/8/2010 1:59 PM

Prostate Cancer
question to Viagra users

100 mg would be too strong for me- I would get a monster headache with that one, my dr recs 25 mg daily. I guess everyone varies. I read drinking coke helps the headaches, anyone agree on that...

3/3/2010 10:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
Husband's Surgery in 2 Weeks

Get some draw string pants, easy to find online...

2/24/2010 6:36 PM

Prostate Cancer
Are there lighter pads?

Get rid of the pads and carry an extra pair of under pants. Mentally the no leak mechanism works much better with no pads....

2/24/2010 4:51 PM

Prostate Cancer
Viagra questions

I would not try the 100mg with such low blood pressure, it lowers it more. Empty stomach works best....

2/24/2010 4:49 PM

Prostate Cancer
anyone else invested in Intuitive surgical

Sorry they make the robots, interesting to note they make about $1500 for each surgery for parts and maintenance. PC is their biggest user, another tid bit is they have done heart valves without...

2/18/2010 6:48 PM

Prostate Cancer
Working out after surgery

I got the do whatever you want after 6 weeks. Before 6 it was walking...

2/17/2010 7:19 PM

Prostate Cancer
Who gets the first 200?

I asked my dr the same question becasue he was one of the first using the robot. He said it was typically a guy who was interested in science type things and had done research. Not for me, I am in...

2/17/2010 7:16 PM

Prostate Cancer
Catheter Removal Question

I got the cystogram because I still had some blood, it was no big deal, actually it gave me peace of mind that everything was put back correctly. I was paranoid about them yanking it out, the nurse...

2/17/2010 7:09 PM

Prostate Cancer
anyone else invested in Intuitive surgical

little off topic, but I have to say this PC has been very profitable for me. I met with my surgeon about a year ago and he gave me the dog and pony, very good timing. OK back to solving the sexual...

2/17/2010 6:51 PM

Prostate Cancer
made my first purchase on alldaychemist

As far as taking too much viagra, my doctor wanted me on 25 mg daily starting one week before surgery. It actually lowers your blood pressure. Its original use was to lower blood pressure, but during...

2/9/2010 10:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
A Source for ED Drugs

I found the same thing, the India wants seemed to have less side effects. Maybe they are less potent. I bought some in Mexico and they were India, I am guessing most the knockoffs are from India and...

2/1/2010 8:11 PM

Prostate Cancer
Another new post surgery question--gas

gas was very uncomfortable for me for about 2 days. Farting is no picnic with the cath in. I made the mistake of a bid meal day before surgery and regretted it, took a couple days but it all got back...

1/14/2010 5:08 PM

Prostate Cancer
Natural Medicine what do you think

My dad had a friend the died trying...

12/30/2009 5:38 PM

Prostate Cancer
Trying to decide between a nerve sparing procedure and a non nerve sparing

Looks like several had the same reponse I had, get a second opinion and find a better surgeon...

12/30/2009 5:37 PM

Prostate Cancer
Help for husband- was No Subject

I am assuming he is older, at least lets hope so. Typically at that age radiation is the way to go. I would check and see what local facilites they have. The procedue is fairly quick if you are close...

12/13/2009 4:53 PM

Prostate Cancer
I got bad news today--need advice

My advice would be there is a good chance you do have PC, 1 out of 6 will get it, but it is very treatable, with several good options so don't get overally upset. Also slow down, there is no rush,...

11/20/2009 10:39 AM

Prostate Cancer
Active Surveillance

What turned me off from AS were the biopsies, could not pin down the dr. but he wanted #2 at 16 months. I decided if that was the system might as well go all the way, I found the biopsies less than...

11/17/2009 6:20 PM

Prostate Cancer
Leak Free Pad Free - Poll

I went pad free at one month, but I also had the prostrate cooling during surgery which is suppose to cut the time 1/2. Maybe it works...

11/17/2009 12:53 PM

Prostate Cancer
Thanks for educating a recent diagnosed.

I was about the same as you, best thing is to let it sit for a while to make the decision that fits best for you. There are several options, they all work pretty good....

11/17/2009 10:36 AM

Prostate Cancer
Dr Recommendations

Just to give a different perspective, I did the WW for a year but it wasn't all that pleasant with the doctors visits, avodart and not real good on the friends and family. Pretty happy to have it out...

11/13/2009 6:39 PM

Prostate Cancer
I Met Mr. DaVinci on Nov 5th

I also had pretty bad problems with the enlarged prostate and life is so much better with it cut out. Peeing is a joy now, fire hose quality force. No hestiation either, just blast away....

11/12/2009 5:17 PM

Prostate Cancer
Incontinence question

I think the brain is the key, the most important muscle to stop leaks is between the ears. As long as your on pads your brain is telling your sphincter it is ok to dribble. I still would leak a bit...

11/11/2009 9:26 AM

Prostate Cancer
Riding Bareback

I think bending over manual labor was the one of the hardest tihings to get over. But the worst seems to be farting, still leak at a good fart....

11/9/2009 10:07 AM

Prostate Cancer
Husband just had surgery

Looks like the nagging saved his buns, I know wives that could not get the guy till 60. I think surgery with a good look followed by radaition if necessary is the surest bet out there. I assume they...

11/5/2009 1:23 PM

Prostate Cancer
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