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Sylvia always says that [we] men don't discuss 'stuff' like women do, I agree with her - but still feel that its difficult to speak openly - hence this post . . . [although to make it easier - I'll call it hypothetical and any replies would be better sent as a PM rather than openly for all to see & read
It seems that [astoundingly] that 1 in 2 men over 60 suffer a weak 'flow' when going for a pee . . I gather its all to do with the prostrate gland,
My query is has anyone experienced this symptom and does it [automatically] suggest a serious condition ?
- As I suggested, any replies are probably better via a PM - and your views / replies will be MOST welcome.
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I had a slow flow a couple of years back when I became concerned at a "pressure" problem. From being able to pee over a five bar gate to a weak flow I decided to have a visit to the docs.
I was examined "up the back passage" where they can feel if the prostate is enlarged and squeezing your tube which causes the slow flow. I was then sent to the hospital where you pee into a toilet that has a spinning disc in the bottom which measures your flow. They also test your urine for infections. I was then asked to go for a cyctoscopy,
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, not a nice thing but and easy check-up.
Mine just turned out to be a glitch but my father has been since and a few of his mates after I had a chat with them and two, not my father though, have been diagnosed with enlarged prostate and one has prostate cancer but is being treated as we speak.
The thing is is don't be frightened about visiting the docs. Ring up and book. Get yourself checked out. It's better to know and get something done early than to keep putting it off and suffer in the future.
Hope you get sorted.
Johnny F
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Had a check up last year, i am in my Fourties, had my prostrate checked every thing turned out ok, the doctor said it was probably a water infection. I was put off by the thought of my rear end being inspected (a man thing) but our Brenda told me to grow up and get down the doctors glad i did its a weight of your mind and she says the earlier problems are detected the better.
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I was urinating pink tinged urine and went straight to the Docs. Not going was NOT an option as Iamb married to a nurse and she threatened to do the cyctoscopy, or at least be present You just go for it and get it all sorted and your mind put to rest. H
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The Dr sent me for a PSA blood test done and it was found to be high. This was followed up by 3 biopsies to check for prostate cancer. They found it on the 3rd biopsy. I have since had a brachytherapy procedure and one year later the PSA readings indicate that the cancer has been sorted. Make sure that you get it checked because if it is caught in the early stages the success rate is very good.
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I'll post my experience in public because I am a firm believer that men may well ignore this 'flow' problem when they should not. You will see that this thread has been raised at an emotional time for me.
In my case I eventually got around to going to a presentation by the 'Graham Fulford Charitable Trust' in March last year because I was having flow problems, too many nightly visits and 'dribble' problems. Whilst at the presentation I had a blood test for PSA (don't as me what it stands for please) which is a chemical which may, and I stress may, indicate prostrate cancer.
To cut a long story as short as possible, I had a period of ‘monitoring’ until another blood test in October 20007 at my request at my GP’s gave a level of 6.6. This kick started a biopsy which resulted in my being told I have prostate cancer on 4 Dec 07.
Since then I have had an MRI Scan which has said that the cancer has not spread to the bowl as far as they can tell. I was told yesterday that the cancer is a slow growing one, which has been caught very early so should be able to be treated.
There is a lot I could say, but it would be difficult for me to explain it all properly here. Suffice to say, “if in doubt check it out”. Imagine how you, and your families would feel if you left it too late. There is no place for the being ‘all manly’, tough, embarrassed, shy and so on about this subject. If anyone is worried about the ‘finger’, well I don’t think there’s any avoiding it so one may as well just accept it. Like breast cancer, prostate problems need to be spoken about.
Having said all that I have no wish to ‘frighten’ or ‘drive’ men to be tested, just to raise awareness. I will be happy to answer any and I mean any, specific questions individuals may have. There is plenty of information out there so seek it out.
One final word, am I glad I followed my problem up? Yes, despite the fact that I am scared to death, if I hadn’t I am convinced things would have been so much worse. At the least I now have a better chance. Oh and by the way, I believe prostate cancer is one of the easiest to cure in itself, it’s the secondary ones caused by it that are more of a problem.
These details are given in good faith but please remember I am no expert.
Rowley - The procedure you had is likely to be one of my options, good to hear yours was a success.
bill
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I'll post my experience in public because I am a firm believer that men may well ignore this 'flow' problem when they should not. You will see that this thread has been raised at an emotional time for me.
In my case I eventually got around to going to a presentation by the 'Graham Fulford Charitable Trust' in March last year because I was having flow problems, too many nightly visits and 'dribble' problems. Whilst at the presentation I had a blood test for PSA (don't as me what it stands for please) which is a chemical which may, and I stress may, indicate prostrate cancer.
To cut a long story as short as possible, I had a period of ‘monitoring’ until another blood test in October 20007 at my request at my GP’s gave a level of 6.6. This kick started a biopsy which resulted in my being told I have prostate cancer on 4 Dec 07.
Since then I have had an MRI Scan which has said that the cancer has not spread to the bowl as far as they can tell. I was told yesterday that the cancer is a slow growing one, which has been caught very early so should be able to be treated.
There is a lot I could say, but it would be difficult for me to explain it all properly here. Suffice to say, “if in doubt check it out”. Imagine how you, and your families would feel if you left it too late. There is no place for the being ‘all manly’, tough, embarrassed, shy and so on about this subject. If anyone is worried about the ‘finger’, well I don’t think there’s any avoiding it so one may as well just accept it. Like breast cancer, prostate problems need to be spoken about.
Having said all that I have no wish to ‘frighten’ or ‘drive’ men to be tested, just to raise awareness. I will be happy to answer any and I mean any, specific questions individuals may have. There is plenty of information out there so seek it out.
One final word, am I glad I followed my problem up? Yes, despite the fact that I am scared to death, if I hadn’t I am convinced things would have been so much worse. At the least I now have a better chance. Oh and by the way, I believe prostate cancer is one of the easiest to cure in itself, it’s the secondary ones caused by it that are more of a problem.
These details are given in good faith but please remember I am no expert.
Rowley - The procedure you had is likely to be one of my options, good to hear yours was a success.
bill
Well done Bill,I totally agree with what you say Cancer is often a killer because of embarrassment or denial when in fact a proactive approach is much better.I would rather know and be in a position to do something about it than not.I have a medical every year and the 'finger' is not a problem and I have a lady doctor!!!!Peter.
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No help with your health concerns Vic (just the opposite in fact!) but it will make you smile.
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which has appeared on another thread.
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You T*T Dave, you always make me smile!
Seriously ALL MEN should go and have their prostate checked
1) its very important
2) you will wonder what gays see in it!!
3) Catch it in time and it can be cured, catch it too late......... grim reaper.
You may also be described a blue heart shaped pill which shrinks or keeps the prostrate stable, and no its not Viagra but it does it seems help hair to grow (on your head) in its original colour so wife tells me.
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Sylvia always says that [we] men don't discuss 'stuff' like women do, I agree with her - but still feel that its difficult to speak openly - hence this post . . . [although to make it easier - I'll call it hypothetical and any replies would be better sent as a PM rather than openly for all to see & read 
