An uncomfortable conversation. Don't suffer in silence! Embarrassing!

[MossRoad]

Some mechanics are gentler than others

Thankfully it was just 'turn your head and cough'.

 

[sd455dan]

That was handled delicately Mr. RSKY!

For anyone with urination or flow problems or even a "wake up to pee every night" routine - get your prostate checked! Your future self will Thank you.

Don't let "being bashful and modest" get you killed. Leave your timid self outside the door of the exam room.

And a butt of advice for anyone listening...a prostate exam is much easier with a woman practitioner...or so I have been told

As far as prostate, Why not Just get the PSA blood test instead?

 

[MossRoad]

As far as prostate, Why not Just get the PSA blood test instead?

As it was explained to me, both the PSA test and the gloved finger test are not both completely accurate. My doctor recommended both first. The finger test was if he could feel any abnormalities, and the PSA test checked for prostate-specific antigen. Once they do a PSA test, that sets a baseline for your current condition. From then on, they monitor the PSA levels annually (for me, at least) and watch for any increase in the level.

 

[BackRoad]

Spot on! The PSA is an absolute must...and then investigate hand in glove any PSA result above 4.1

Got through "CyberKnife" radiation treatment (precision targeted radiation) with all the plumbing working and no side effects.

January 13th, 2023 I rang the bell while leaving radiation, signifying my fifth and final prostate cancer treatment. It made my wife tear up, (and maybe me too...just a little - when everybody working on the floor started clapping).

That was a month shy of 2 years ago, and my most recent PSA was .03. One more blessing from God to add to my personal Book of Psalms!

 

[masscity]

I've been taking Saw Palmetto since 1994 and Flomax since 1999. I had to see a Urologist, because my bladder didn't look

right on a CT Scan. It turns out it was stretch marks from holding my urine too long at work. Long drives to work and

driving the Crane across the Detroit Metro area. I also had an enlarged prostate, which he wanted to operate on with a lazer

when I was 53 years old. I walked away and am 78 now and still having good flow with Flomax and Saw Palmetto.

 

[scootr]

I've been taking Saw Palmetto since 1994 and Flomax since 1999. I had to see a Urologist, because my bladder didn't look

right on a CT Scan. It turns out it was stretch marks from holding my urine too long at work. Long drives to work and

driving the Crane across the Detroit Metro area. I also had an enlarged prostate, which he wanted to operate on with a lazer

when I was 53 years old. I walked away and am 78 now and still having good flow with Flomax and Saw Palmetto.

Plus 1 on the Saw Palmetto

 

[MarkF48]

My Doctor of 20+ years started doing the digital prostate check yearly when I was about 50 years old (I'm 76 presently). I've had a mildly enlarged prostate through the years and he also had a PSA check done along with the finger poke. My Doctor retired in 2022 and his practice went to two female Nurse Practitioners who I've found to be very good. The NP I routinely see for checkups is in her mid 30's. I had asked her about the digital prostate check since I had been having it done yearly with the previous doc. She said the finger poke is less used now and more reliance is put on the PSA numbers which she has done yearly. Wasn't sure if the finger poke was just a procedure she didn't want to do, but a few Google searches on the subject seem to back this up, although there are a few scattered opinions that there is some merit to the finger poke check in conjunction with the PSA.
Saw Palmetto and Pygeum taken daily seems to help the BPH symptoms.

 

[kenmac]

I believe all dermatologist are women. I've met a male dermatologist.
Anyway, I had this rash I just couldn't shake. Made the appointment and I really didn't want to drop everything right there in front of them both (doc, and assistant) but I was at wits end, and this rash was driving me NUTS (in more ways than one). So I just had to suck it up and do it, and I'm glad I did, she gave me some cream I didn't have access to and in two weeks, the rash was all cleared and hasn't returned in a year !

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Years ago I was going to an older male dermatologist, after freezing a few warts off I said I had a wart I'd like removed that's about an inch from my rectum. As I was starting to drop my britches he looked at his watch and said "It's 12:30 and I'm ready to go to lunch...I'd rather not get into all that right now".

 

[bmaverick]

2 home remedies that worked.
I had the all usual enlarged prostrate problems. My friend had some laser surgery for the same...Lots of pain and complications. Yuk.
At 70 yrs I finally started taking a Saw Palmetto supplement that over time has worked. Been a year on this this and I can sleep through the night and pee a strong solid stream again. Getting old has it's challenges.
I had a common toenail fungus. Doctors prescribed a medication that required monthly liver checks... then cancelled the medication for health reasons befor the infection cleared up. Result was it came back and new doctor told me to live with it ???
I started packing my toenails with triple antibiotic paste like wheel bearings Am and PM... you old timers know the method. After a month of that and a little digging cleaning and repeat the Chit died off. Simple and harmless. Freaking Doctors....

Body fungus ills can be cured with organic coconut oil. Take it internally and even smear externally. Then cut back on sugars and grains for 2 weeks.

As for prostate, the cure is HOT. As in cayenne hot.
One study, as conducted by the American Association for Cancer Research, reports capsaicin is able to kill prostate cancer cells by forcing them to undergo "apoptosis" or self-termination without harming any health cells around them.
Can Cayenne Pepper Cure Cancer

Hot can be fun too. I only use the original version.

 

[RSKY]

As for prostate, the cure is HOT. As in cayenne hot.
One study, as conducted by the American Association for Cancer Research, reports capsaicin is able to kill prostate cancer cells by forcing them to undergo "apoptosis" or self-termination without harming any health cells around them.
Can Cayenne Pepper Cure Cancer

Hot can be fun too. I only use the original version.


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I will have nightmares imagining how you apply that stuff!! Do you use a finger or just stick the entire bottle......

I just gonna go somewhere and sit.... and not think about it.

RSKY.....shaking his head and trying not to think.

 

[masscity]

When getting a prostate digital exam and you feel hands on both of your shoulders get a different doctor.

 

[woody]

I was put on Flomax and it did help for a while but after it didn't seam to help anymore, then my doc said let's try cialis 5mg daily. It does help and the side effects are not bad either. I am interested in the saw palmetto I will have to check in on it.

 

[bmaverick]

I will have nightmares imagining how you apply that stuff!! Do you use a finger or just stick the entire bottle......

I just gonna go somewhere and sit.... and not think about it.

RSKY.....shaking his head and trying not to think.

noooooooo, you don't put hot sauce down there , you add it to the foods you eat. Read the info at the link provided.

 

[LightningCamaroGuy]

I always called male Yeast Infections, the Athletes Balls.

 

[Richard]

Number of years ago, my wife made an appointment for me to go to her (female) doctor as I'd not been in many years. She sets it up, I drag my feet....but go.

(and I've told this before so if you've read it, apologies for stealing 2 more minutes of your life!)

Side comment, the nurse with the doctor was one of those "most beautiful faces I've ever seen in my life" Not really that dramatic but she was stunning.

I/we get done....great. Doc then throws a gown at me and says disrobe and put this on. My mind is racing to the conclusion that this is going to be the first prostate exam I've had. I'm pretty anxious.... they leave. I change.

They come back in. Tell me to lean over the bench and assume the position.....

I oblige. During her checkup, I turned around and said "you know.... anytime I take a gal out on a first date, I take her to dinner.....the least you could have done is have some wine & cheese for me"



On a more serious note..... lose your modesty.... none of these folks care. You got nothing they've not seen/dealt with before.

 

[Bad Boy Biker]

Years ago, first meeting with a new lady Dr. She enters the little room and asks if her lady Resident can observe. I had no problem with it. So, we talk a little and then she says, "here is a gown, we will step out and you can change into it, let us know when you are ready". I asked why they were stepping out since they would both see me undressed when they reenter. So, they go out, I change and they come back in. Do an exam including the finger up the ----. Then we sit again, and she take my blood pressure, she pumps the machine and takes it again. She turns to me and tells me my blood pressure is a little high. I told her "What do you expect? I am in a small room with two pretty ladies who asked me to take my clothes off." The Dr broke a smile and the Resident did not know how to react.

 

[Topzide]

Something similar to above, go to see the doc for my annual, been my doc since teen. Anyway, he asks if I'd mind if his daughter would be able to observe and participate in the exam as she's in med school. Kinda weird, to say the least!

 

[polarred21]

Been on Flomax 10 years now. Same here no digital exams done anymore, they rely on PSA levels then straight to MRI. This was my case last year.

Sorry for the Ops issues, hope you get better soon.

I have a few nurses in town I'm embarrassed to see in public. They assisted with procedures holding ..... while the doc was working on ........

 

[ponytug]

Been on Flomax 10 years now. Same here no digital exams done anymore, they rely on PSA levels then straight to MRI. This was my case last year.

Sorry for the Ops issues, hope you get better soon.

I have a few nurses in town I'm embarrassed to see in public. They assisted with procedures holding ..... while the doc was working on ........

Don't be. It's nothing that they haven't seen a bunch of times before.

All the best, Peter