Flomax and psa levels
Common Questions and Answers about Flomax and psa levels
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An elevated PSA is scary. Unfortunately, there is a lot of waiting and down time with it. They'll do a lot of things to get you very alarmed and then schedule something for 5 weeks later.
BonzoDog, one of our other members, wrote a post a few months back that mentions some other things he might want to do and make sure he gets done - https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Prostate-Cancer/Prostate-cancer-recurrence-/show/3068149?
At the age of 75 these would be normal/ near normal flow rates and the post void volume and PSA levels have shown improvement over time. Though the post void volume is slightly higher than normal, it would not be considered particularly abnormal at the age of 75 years. If there are no specific symptoms such as recurrent UTI or urinary issues, I do not see a clear benefit in undergoing the surgery.
I am a 25 year old male. My symptoms are as follows:
(1) Cloudy urine;
(2) Frequent feeling of urgency;
(3) Occasional burning on urination and ejaculation;
(4) Weak urine flow.
I am very frustrated, as I have seen two urologists (one for about a year) and neither have made any significant headway. First they hypothesized that I had a prostate infection and put me on all kinds of antibiotics -- to no avail.
s physician. Also, the PSA levels should be monitored closely now. Surgery is an option here. PSA levels are expected to decline after surgical removal of the prostate. At this point, discuss the options with the physician. Medications ( chemotherapy and hormone therapy) may be given first prior to radiation therapy or when surgical therapy fails to bring down PSA levels.
I recently was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My PSA was 4.8 and a gleason of 3+3. I also do a lot of bicycle riding. I've already had an elevated PSA when I was tested 12 hours after a 35 mile bike ride.
My question is, how long should I wait from my last bike ride before taking another PSA test.?
I am 61 pre diabetic and have an enlarged prostate. My psa has been 1.2. I have been taking flow max for the past 3 years and had noticed a decrease in the amount of sperm but I always ejaculated. Recently I have had several dry orgasms. I have also experimented while taking flow max I have also tried taking Viagra and other times Cialas. Would taking both Flowmax and Cialas or Viagra be causing the retrograde. I didnt like it and after the sex I did not feel satisfied.
Male friend having difficulty emptying bladder--had to be catheterized by urologist. Prostate and PSA apparently all right. I guess his brain is not telling him when he needs to urinate and then when he gets a chance, he's so full he cannot empty entirely. Is on Flomax but wants to know if there are some 'natural' remedies, supplements? Is it possible for the bladder to stretch or expand too much?
Some alb may offer cPSA which direct measure bound PSA (related to cancer) but not measure total PSA and %free PSA, but most labs do not offer cPSA.
There is a book - The complete prostate book, by J. Stephen Jones from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, describe all prostate issues and PSA test in details.
Good luck for your PSA test, hope it will stable. And please keep us posted.
The best regards.
Infection or inflammation of the prostate gland or tissue remaining after prostate surgery can cause your PSA levels to increase. Once prostatitis is treated with antibiotics, PSA levels generally return to normal.
- Recent ejaculation. Ejaculation (orgasm) can cause a temporary increase in PSA levels. To get the most accurate reading, don't ejaculate for two days before you have a PSA test.
As I have mentioned earlier, studies suggest inverse associations between obesity and PSA with low PSA levels found on obese people. However it has also been suggested that PSA concentrations are lower among men with higher BMI or with higher energy intake. Since you have increased the time gap between your diet, it is less likely to be the reason for your low PSA levels.
I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and regards.
Every PSA test I have ever had has been "abnormal" and also very low free PSA ratio (7%). I've had all my internal organs scanned (prostate ultrasound scan 3 times) had a biopsy - all 12 cores cancer free and everything else completely normal - no signs of cancer anywhere in my body. Seems to me that PSA testing is pretty useless and only causes extreme anxiety.
Depending on what exactly was performed during the procedure, ureteroscopy and cystoscopy, or any manipulation of the urinary tract can transiently affect PSA levels. By 8 to 10 weeks though, most of that inflammation should have subsided and your PSA level would not be affected. If there is doubt, you can repeat PSA in a couple weeks to verify the value.
My father had his prostate removed in 2006. His PSA levels post prostate removal have been steadily increasing. He is now at 0.6 and is experiencing pains in his hips. He has never fully recovered from the surgery and still experiences issues with his bladder. My question is, at the current level should we be concerened and push for him to seek futher treatment as he is stubborn and doesn't think it is anything to worry about or is he right?
58 is well within the normal range, however if considered on the higher side by your urologist, you could take a short antibiotic course and get the PSA levels repeated and if still high, consider getting free PSA levels done. You may like to discuss the situation with your treating urologist.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!
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