datzenmike Posted February 12, 2018 Report Posted February 12, 2018 3.4 is still within range for your age. The 2014 reading may have been faulty and why it should be done yearly or bi-yearly to get a good base line. It indicates a sudden increase which may not be true. If you're over 69 a 3.4 is even a better reading. There are still several options to lower the reading, but I imagine you're doing this. Don't despair, most men die of old age long before their prostate causes it. We're just living longer and it's more noticeable in the elderly population. Take care Gene. 1 Quote
racerx Posted February 12, 2018 Report Posted February 12, 2018 In the meantime, try meditation, get back to nature, go fishing if possible. 3 Quote
gene knight Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Posted February 12, 2018 thank you for all the thoughts and concerns, this is just another health issue to make things more serious especially dealing with double hernia mesh issues and future surgery Quote
angliagt Posted February 12, 2018 Report Posted February 12, 2018 Fight the insurance company! A lot of times they refuse coverage, or make a low offer,hoping that you'll take it,& they can save money. Not sure if that's the case here,but worth a try. 1 Quote
gene knight Posted April 6, 2018 Author Report Posted April 6, 2018 my medical issues are getting worse and my lawyer isnt doing a good job, i may have to look for another lawyer Quote
tr8er Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 Sorry to read this. I wish I could be more support with my wife being a doctor and all. Let me know if there is something I can do. 1 Quote
datson4life Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 Sorry to hear, I'm up in your alley, just moved to Phoenix, work in tolleson, hit me up if you need a hand with anything, I work 3-4 days a week and have a lot of time to kill, that will change in late may when I bring my wife and kid 4 Quote
gene knight Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Posted May 9, 2018 well my lawyer did not win my case against the industrial commission against the fancy lawyers my work had hired and plus they took the opinions from some hack doctor who thinks i appear older than what my id/birth certificate says instead of a surgeon who is #4 in the country who trains other doctors in his field and his opinion that he recommends future surgery to repair the botched double hernia surgery i had last year by a different doctor/ butcher who knew that the mesh he installed is on the recall list and it has now moved towards my bladder and causing issues. i guess money is more important to the lawyers than my health. 1 Quote
]2eDeYe Posted May 9, 2018 Report Posted May 9, 2018 It's a shame you have to spend time on this instead of healing. Hopefully you can just work on healing in the future. Quote
racerx Posted May 9, 2018 Report Posted May 9, 2018 well my lawyer did not win my case against the industrial commission and the fancy lawyers my work had hired and plus they took the opinions from some hack doctor who thinks i appear older than what my id/birth certificate says instead of a surgeon who is #4 in the country who trains other doctors in his field and his opinion that he recommends future surgery to repair the botched double hernia surgery i had last year by a different doctor/ butcher who knew that the mesh he installed is on the recall list and it has now moved towards my bladder and causing issues. i guess money is more important to the lawyers than my health....best wishes and may you get well. 1 Quote
gene knight Posted May 31, 2018 Author Report Posted May 31, 2018 after some recent tests it looks like i might have prostate cancer cuz i had psa test in 2014 and it was 0.09 now it is 3.80 and it has been affecting my bladder frequent needing to take a leak i had appointment with urologist and they stuck a camera down my junk, not pleasant feeling and they will have to operate and try to fix issues and maybe chemo. i want to thank those who responded to my post. Quote
Farmer Posted May 31, 2018 Report Posted May 31, 2018 My father in law has problems too. Third time in for cancer removal in bladder. Wish you luck, man 1 Quote
racerx Posted May 31, 2018 Report Posted May 31, 2018 Dunno what to say, just try to enjoy life for what it is. Good luck on your test, maybe its something else. 2 Quote
gene knight Posted July 31, 2018 Author Report Posted July 31, 2018 well yesterday i had a examination with a meeting with a psych rep in order to collect SSDI benefits that i am entitled to from all my years of working and since i cant go back to work cuz of botched double hernia surgery and the 4 vertebrae issues in my back and he could not give me his assessment. so now it is a waiting game Quote
tr8er Posted July 31, 2018 Report Posted July 31, 2018 I hope they give you no trouble. No need to work more, enjoy life now. Cancer is an inconsiderate guest. May not leave graciously. 2 Quote
gene knight Posted July 31, 2018 Author Report Posted July 31, 2018 tr8er: thank you for your thoughts Quote
Charlie69 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Posted August 1, 2018 Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/guide/psa#1 Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a substance produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer, a noncancerous condition such as prostatitis, or an enlarged prostate. Most men have PSA levels under four (ng/mL) and this has traditionally been used as the cutoff for concern about the risk of prostate cancer. Men with prostate cancer often have PSA levels higher than four, although cancer is a possibility at any PSA level. According to published reports, men who have a prostate gland that feels normal on examination and a PSA less than four have a 15% chance of having prostate cancer. Those with a PSA between four and 10 have a 25% chance of having prostate cancer and if the PSA is higher than 10, the risk increases and can be as high as 67%. Gene when you are diagnosed with the prostate cancer then worry about it and seek pitty. Quote
gene knight Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Posted September 6, 2018 went to different urologist and took my results from my psa tests and ct scan, he says my psa results are to high and i should be <2.0 for my age, he is recommending a flow test and ultrasound and possibly biopsy on prostate. he also told me that doctors go by blood work psa 75% of the time and 25% finger check, i go back in a few weeks to find out results on recent psa test. Quote
gene knight Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Posted September 12, 2018 well my results came back and doctor says it is my prostate my numbers went from 3.8 back in feb. this year to 5.2 on sept 3rd. i want to thank all those who wish me good luck and are concerned for my health. 1 Quote
xxmass Posted September 14, 2018 Report Posted September 14, 2018 Sorry to hear of your health and sress issues. Hope you find some calm and pain free moments each day gene knight. 1 Quote
Ooph! Posted September 14, 2018 Report Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) On 9/12/2018 at 3:41 PM, gene knight said: well my results came back and doctor says it is my prostate my numbers went from 3.8 back in feb. this year to 5.2 on sept 3rd. i want to thank all those who wish me good luck and are concerned for my health. As men most of us will through some of this, get it taken care of. Have they scheduled you for a biopsy yet? My story is a couple years ago I experienced the same rise in PSA and during my annual physical my GP said it doesn't feel the same on one side. Referred to a urologist I was placed on what is called active surveillance with a biopsy every few months and sometimes an MRI. This year I was given options and in January I chose Cryo Ablation where needles are placed through the perineum and the cancerous area is frozen. I just had another biopsy and MRI and so far so good the bad area was destroyed and no bad cells were found. The biopsies and ultrasound are office visits and for me involved minimal discomfort, the MRI tech's must get a lot of people that freak out in the machine but I found it relaxing and would almost fall asleep. The surgery was a big deal but I was sent home the same day and I could get out of bed and take care of myself as long as I stayed on schedule with the pain meds. Take care. Edited September 14, 2018 by Ooph! 1 Quote
gene knight Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) doctor says he wants to recheck every few months and ultrasounds/mri/biopsy Edited May 3, 2019 by gene knight Quote
gene knight Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) i am taking it 1 day at a time. Edited May 3, 2019 by gene knight Quote
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