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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Any lifers got it - I've had it for 18 months,
No need for surgery (Rebore) but drugs not helping.
Any advice ?

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  • Had one for some time. The only drug I tried had weird side effects, so I abandoned it. 
    Might go for the robotic mini surgery to reduce the size, possibly this year. 
  • HexHex
    edited January 10
    Yes, I think that's what I have.  The hospital told me it was a "mildly" irritating bladder but Mrs Hex says it's that.  The drugs don't appear to work.  Trips out have to be planned because you never know when the urge will strike and you don't have long.  Some days are ok and some are not.  Does that help ?  ;-)
  • Hex said:
    Yes, I think that's what I have.  The hospital told me it was a "mildly" irritating bladder but Mrs Hes says it's that.  The drugs don't appear to work.  Trips out have to be planned because you never know when the urge will strike and you don't have long.  Some days are ok and some are not.  Does that help ?  ;-)
    It’s an enlarged (non cancerous) prostate. 
  • I have had BPH for about 10 years. Last summer I had HoLEP surgery (rebore as you call it). No problem with the procedure, but the tissue they removed showed low grade cancer cells for which I am on Active Surveillance.  
    I was on a drug called Flomax (generic name-Tamsulosin) for about a year. Totally useless, and it had some unwanted side effects. It can cause a problem with your eyes called floppy iris, which prevents dilation of the pupils. This necessitated an extra level of complexity, and consequently more risk, when I had both cataracts replaced a few months ago. Although I had stopped taking the Tamsulosin 6 months earlier, the Opthalmologist said it is a "forever" drug. He also said it does not affect men with brown eyes!
    If they offer you Tamsulosin, and it is possible that you may need future cataract relacement, ask the questions before going ahead.
  • Watching this thread with interest as a 66 year old who has 2 serious water infections in last 2 years. PSA OK ,CT Scan OK,cystocopy says bladder OK but prostate enlarged and hard to the touch .MRI next Friday. 
  • Hex said:
    Yes, I think that's what I have.  The hospital told me it was a "mildly" irritating bladder but Mrs Hex says it's that.  The drugs don't appear to work.  Trips out have to be planned because you never know when the urge will strike and you don't have long.  Some days are ok and some are not.  Does that help ?  ;-)
    There's something called interstitial cystitis 
  • 6 months on Tamsulosin did nothing for me.
    Moorfields surgeon gave me the go ahead to go on it even though i have Macular Degeneration in both eyes and cataracts in both eyes - also have permanently dislocated lens and a hole in my retina.  Apart from that my eyes are fine !!!
    Due for my PSA test next month, last reading was 4.3.
    My dick needs a good shake and wipe after pissing but the biggest issue is when i go down the front (Broadstairs) - 700 yards - coming back i end up ruining the last 100 even though i had a piss when leaving bar / restaurants.
  • lolwray said:
    Hex said:
    Yes, I think that's what I have.  The hospital told me it was a "mildly" irritating bladder but Mrs Hex says it's that.  The drugs don't appear to work.  Trips out have to be planned because you never know when the urge will strike and you don't have long.  Some days are ok and some are not.  Does that help ?  ;-)
    There's something called interstitial cystitis 
    I’ve done some research and I don’t experience any pain or discomfort so unlikely to be that.
  • Had issues with an enlarged prostrate for several years, had regular PSA  tests, the last one being just over a year ago. Just over 4. Saw a specialist (again) about a year ago, after another  rectal examination, flow test and scan, consultant said not to worry, it is no more enlarged. He advised not to have a bi-opsey as that has its disadvantages especially with my UTI history.
    I sometimes get a UTI ( last one July), my bladder seems to particularly sensitive to a change of water, which I drink a fair amount, to clear the system.
     
    Trouble is I am on a small amount of Tamsulosin, which I have taken for about 3 year's. I am going to see a consultant at the Beneden hospital on the NHS at the end of the month for a possible Cataract operation.  I had better mention this to the consultant, so thanks for the heads up CAFC Spooney.

    Yes it is erratic, and at times difficult, but apparently it is pretty common in men of older age, so get tested, but enlarged prostrate seems to be pretty common, just that some men do  not want to discuss it apparently!. 


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  • TELTEL
    edited January 12
    Dont really know if my problem is related to any of this topic.

    8 years ago, went to the Doctor, had a bit of sting to my pee just at the begining of urination. I suspected a UTI but no, I had all the tests you can imagine and a CT scan for stones, found a slight inflamation, but couldnt pinpoint it. After a year or so it just stopped, went back to normal so I forgot about it.

    Fast forward to last October, the same thing happened again....slight sting at the start but this time a definite drop in the flow rate, and sudden urges to pee but otherwise ok ( the old boy looked normal).....I was away on holiday so went to the Doctor. a month later when I returned.  Multiple blood tests and urine tests, another CT scan and again all good apart from a small inflamation of ?

    He took a guess at possible Prostatitis....I took the drugs he prescribed, had massive side effects after a week and I stopped taking them, stinging still there but a whole lot more now due to an allergic reaction, fatigue, rashes, fever, stomach upset, blurred vision. 

    I went back and he didnt really know what to do, gave me an anti viral this time and I honestly thought after a week my John Thomas was going to fall off....hideous reaction to the drug. I stopped taking it and the issue went away within  3 days....apart from the sting...

    So im back to the drawing board. Im going to ask if it is worth seeing a Urologist. I dont have any other symptoms apart from fatigue, but Im not sure if thats me getting old or a result of the antibiotic cocktails. The first antibiotic he prescribed (with multiple side effects) apparently stays in the system for two months, cant think what it was called but he had to call NSW health to get license to prescribe it which was worrying, but he said it was the expense of the drug.

    Anyone here had a similiar experience?




  • TEL said:
    Dont really know if my problem is related to any of this topic.

    8 years ago, went to the Doctor, had a bit of sting to my pee just at the begining of urination. I suspected a UTI but no, I had all the tests you can imagine and a CT scan for stones, found a slight inflamation, but couldnt pinpoint it. After a year or so it just stopped, went back to normal so I forgot about it.

    Fast forward to last October, the same thing happened again....slight sting at the start but this time a definite drop in the flow rate, and sudden urges to pee but otherwise ok ( the old boy looked normal).....I was away on holiday so went to the Doctor. a month later when I returned.  Multiple blood tests and urine tests, another CT scan and again all good apart from a small inflamation of ?

    He took a guess at possible Prostatitis....I took the drugs he prescribed, had massive side effects after a week and I stopped taking them, stinging still there but a whole lot more now due to an allergic reaction, fatigue, rashes, fever, stomach upset, blurred vision. 

    I went back and he didnt really know what to do, gave me an anti viral this time and I honestly thought after a week my John Thomas was going to fall off....hideous reaction to the drug. I stopped taking it and the issue went away within  3 days....apart from the sting...

    So im back to the drawing board. Im going to ask if it is worth seeing a Urologist. I dont have any other symptoms apart from fatigue, but Im not sure if thats me getting old or a result of the antibiotic cocktails. The first antibiotic he prescribed (with multiple side effects) apparently stays in the system for two months, cant think what it was called but he had to call NSW health to get license to prescribe it which was worrying, but he said it was the expense of the drug.

    Anyone here had a similiar experience?




    Sounds to me that your gp was a bit premature in prescribing that ..only speaking from my experience the symptoms you describe are that your prostate is giving you gip ( stinging at tip of your cock,reduced flow and frequent peeing).its probably enlarged .Have you had the prostate checked manually.? I have just had a cystocopy ( it's not as bad as it sounds) which can rule out bladder cancer but also can see your prostate from the other side ..Sounds like you might get one .You haven't mentioned blood in your pee or semen so that's good..another give away for an enlarged prostate is how easily you can ejaculate and if so how different it might feel compared to yesteryear

    If you have the means I would go straight to a urologist 
  • lolwray said:
    TEL said:
    Dont really know if my problem is related to any of this topic.

    8 years ago, went to the Doctor, had a bit of sting to my pee just at the begining of urination. I suspected a UTI but no, I had all the tests you can imagine and a CT scan for stones, found a slight inflamation, but couldnt pinpoint it. After a year or so it just stopped, went back to normal so I forgot about it.

    Fast forward to last October, the same thing happened again....slight sting at the start but this time a definite drop in the flow rate, and sudden urges to pee but otherwise ok ( the old boy looked normal).....I was away on holiday so went to the Doctor. a month later when I returned.  Multiple blood tests and urine tests, another CT scan and again all good apart from a small inflamation of ?

    He took a guess at possible Prostatitis....I took the drugs he prescribed, had massive side effects after a week and I stopped taking them, stinging still there but a whole lot more now due to an allergic reaction, fatigue, rashes, fever, stomach upset, blurred vision. 

    I went back and he didnt really know what to do, gave me an anti viral this time and I honestly thought after a week my John Thomas was going to fall off....hideous reaction to the drug. I stopped taking it and the issue went away within  3 days....apart from the sting...

    So im back to the drawing board. Im going to ask if it is worth seeing a Urologist. I dont have any other symptoms apart from fatigue, but Im not sure if thats me getting old or a result of the antibiotic cocktails. The first antibiotic he prescribed (with multiple side effects) apparently stays in the system for two months, cant think what it was called but he had to call NSW health to get license to prescribe it which was worrying, but he said it was the expense of the drug.

    Anyone here had a similiar experience?




    Sounds to me that your gp was a bit premature in prescribing that ..only speaking from my experience the symptoms you describe are that your prostate is giving you gip ( stinging at tip of your cock,reduced flow and frequent peeing).its probably enlarged .Have you had the prostate checked manually.? I have just had a cystocopy ( it's not as bad as it sounds) which can rule out bladder cancer but also can see your prostate from the other side ..Sounds like you might get one .You haven't mentioned blood in your pee or semen so that's good..another give away for an enlarged prostate is how easily you can ejaculate and if so how different it might feel compared to yesteryear

    If you have the means I would go straight to a urologist 
    Also meant to say that some foods and drink might irritate the prostate and give that stinging sensation..unfortunately alcohol affects me ..some say spicy food isn't good, some say dairy products etc 
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