While not Souther California, I’d recommend UCSF for a consult for either surgery or RO. In the surgery space they are truly excellent with the lead (not putting names in here) having done 5000+ over...
I can’t say I agree or disagree with what others have said, only that it seems lining up your optionality is probably prudent, but taking a BIT of time to really assess, re-asses before deciding is...
I was going to suggest an MRI if they either found or didn't find anything. My Uro had me do MRI first, then they used that in the biopsy to target specific areas more specifically. My PPO insurance...
When does one move to do imaging for some lower back or hip pain after RALP? My PSA is
Frankly, 90 days for 5MG isn't too bad. I HAD been paying about 200$ for net 600 MG overall, and thought that was pretty good. If this is GENERIC, it's too much....
Both this and things like hearing loss and tinnitus are like to PDE-5 inhibitors. I don’t think there is enough studies yet to show the how and why some are affected more than others. The drugs are...
It IS really pretty crazy. In my area, just going five miles north or south I can get a range for a contrast pelvic MRI between 1000 and 12000$. Things like my high sensitivity psa test can range...
Is this about the anxiety that testing causes, or the cost? Being just under three years out since RALP, I get tested every 4-5 months. Will probably more to every 6 after a 5 year anniversary. The...
Wow, I find this recommendation somewhat surprising. I was 46 when I had RALP, and was instructed not to lift any weights for nearly 2 months. While I did have a total rehab protocol for recovery...
@olej. Try putting the RING on the end of the pump in about the last 1/4 inch, the part that is going to be closest to the pelvis. Once you have pumped it up just slide down the ring onto the penis...
Great story. I was diagnosed at 47, went through similar process (and places), and ended up doing RALP at UCSF with Carroll. Now, more than two years post I'm solid and happy with the choice and...
I actually had a unique produce done at UCSF during RALP. They take a section of the Vas Deferenze and cut it off. use it as a sling at the base of the bladder under the urethra. They call it a...
I found that Cialiis worked better, but had to get the dose down to 2.5-5mg every few days or else it gave me bad heart burn and lower back pain (I think blood will tend to accumulate there) I ended...
I have to say, now 26 months after RALP (all successful and no continuance or ED issues at all) I still have a LITTLE bit of pain in the pelvis area (feels like hip flexor muslces/tendons are tight)...
After my first biopsy, I didn't feel normal in that region for about three months. There was rectal discomfort and discomfort with ejaculation. and yes, the ejaculate was reduced in volume and...