Hello Toni, I am 65, for ten years I asked different doctors to check my prostate to make sure my health was truely good, they all said my blood tests were fine and not to worry. I asked them to do a finger test and they assuered me that was not necessary, a blood test alone is good enough. They were all wrong, when I finally found a doctor who listened to me and sent me to see a Urologist, they informed me that my prostate was three times the normal size and I needed surgery immediately. Thankfully I had a good Urologist who did my surgery and saved my life. I wish I would have been diognosed years ago with a prostate problem. Please keep sharing your story, it saves peoples lives!
Hi Stephen, I'm so happy to read that you didn't give up and found a doctor that listened to you. What makes me sad is your journey is the same story I've heard so many times before from so many men. Your doctor should have taken the proper steps, especially as you were of the age to be concerned about prostate issues and you asked! Prostate and colon cancer are the second largest killer of men and doctors need to take a proactive approach not reactive and men need to keep pushing for better from their doctors. Thank you for sharing.....it keeps me inspired. I'm gonna keep pushing. Cheers Tony
I just watched this video. I commented on another of your vids as well. Thanks for all the information. I had/having same issues. It became very difficult to do anything without having to think about related urination struggle. Up many times in the night or getting to urinal and not going. Also, I used to enjoy a few beers with my friends but beer goes right through me so at a party I would drink, then constantly go in bathroom but only go a little. My friends noticed the routine and actually commented. I'm here now with a catheter after an emergency room visit because I could not go at all for hours. It was very scary. I have a urologist appt next week so I'm learning for now how to manage this catheter. Your videos are very helpful and straightforward. I am very scared and cant eat. I'm just nervous now. I was stupid. I get my physical each year, my scheduled preventative colonoscopies etc, but I neglected this prostate issue. I'm hoping the flomax they put me on will help once the catheter is out but as I said, now I am very nervous. Good luck to everyone.
Listen JT, I'm gonna tell you straight up.....it makes no sense thinking that you're stupid. It's in the past and a waste of time to blame yourself. It happened and it's really best to put your energy into getting better. Getting your head in the game. I'm telling you this because I've been there doing the woulda, coulda, shoulda.....it just depressed me. There is going to be a lot of information given to you and you need to be focussed as best you can so you can make proper decisions. It's a lot to process and digest. I suggest taking notes or if possible taking someone with you to the appointment. As for medication activation....it really depends on so many things for it to have the desired effect you are seeking, including more time might be needed. I did several medications myself and if you've seen my videos.....well you know the outcome.
Welcome to the club you never wanted to be a member of. So many of us have the same exact story. It must be a man-thing or shame thing.....whatever it is, as men we need to stop the BS and start taking care of ourselves. It's no wonder women out live us. Regardless, I am sorry you have to deal with all of this but I'm happy to share what I know from my own personal journey to help you out. By the way whats your name?
@@maletenance BPh. Not sure seeing the doctor this week. Likely going to have surgery. My main symptoms were fatigue, bloating loss of appetite. I’ve have urinary frequency, urgency and hesitancy for years.
@@StevenCroft8810 I had BPH also and ended up having a prostatectomy. It was a journey but I'm healthy now urinating properly after many years of issues. If you have any questions that you did not find answers to in the videos please feel free email me. Cheers Tony
I'm beginning to see that it's the same story that so many of us have in common. I'm working hard to create awarenesses, education and change the narrative. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Cheers and wishing you great health.
I had enlarged prostate. My IPSS score was 25 (bad symptoms with poor quality of life). In May 2022 I had an aquablation to remove excess. Huge difference. My IPSS is now 4. Back to normal. However, I now have stage 3 chronic kidney disease. The reason is I waited too long to get the surgery. For a couple of months my bladder was not emptying fully. I did not realize this was a danger but more important none of my doctors warned me of the danger. Before surgery my blood test showed dangerously high creatinine level so doctor told me to go to ER and get catheter in to empty bladder. The catheter worked, my bladder emptied and my creatinine level came down but the damage was done. If you have an enlarged prostate that is making it hard to pee you need to tell your doctor/urologist. He can check to see if your bladder is emptying. I highly recommend aquablation for fixing enlarged prostate.
I'm sorry that you had to go through so much. Thank you for sharing journey and the tip regarding aquablation. So many people come here looking for information and read the comments.....I certainly don't have all the answers by a long short but now at least people are talking and sharing. I know your comment will help others be more informed.
I had A Fib about a month ago, and when I went to the E/R, then the hospital, I couldn't urinate due to a enlarged prostrate. When it was removed a little over a week later, I could weakly urinate, however within a day and a half, it was a no go, and I was the not so proud owner of a new catheter. Kept it in for about 28 days, had it removed, tried going without one, but within about 3 hours, had to have another installed, as I couldn't go. TURP surgery in my future. Can you do a video about after all your time on one, how it was getting back to urinating without one in. Any problems with bladder control, wear adult diapers, etc. Thank you!
Hi, your journey sounds so much like mine and many others who have commented. I remember being so hopeful that I would be able to urinate on my own after having the catheter in only to be disappointed which led to my surgery. It's tough. I did a bunch of videos about life post-prostatectomy including - how soon after can you exercise, ejaculations, etc. I'm actually almost ready to post one about diapers and retraining your bladder but I'm working on a partnership before I post it. If you'd like to know before I post it I'd be happy to share what I can on the topic if it'll help you. Just email me at Tony.alcindor@Maletenance.com and we can figure out a time to talk. I've spoken to a ton of guys and it really helps ease the anxiety and provides first-hand information. Cheers Tony
We just thought our family member was getting an enlarged prostate. Bought some saw palmetto and other products for the prostate. Had almost all those same symptoms you did. It ended up being cancer. Prostate removal. So often we get caught up in the run run run lifestyle.... until our bodies say: remember me. lol
Nooo don't do what I did. It can end up really bad (have you seen my prostatectomy video and I didn't even have cancer) You're not alone though - it seems the more people I speak with and read comments, you're all doing the same thing. You gotta take initiative and stop with the excuses. Trust me it got way worse than I ever wanted. You gotta go get checked if you haven't already.
Hello Toni, I am 65, for ten years I asked different doctors to check my prostate to make sure my health was truely good, they all said my blood tests were fine and not to worry. I asked them to do a finger test and they assuered me that was not necessary, a blood test alone is good enough. They were all wrong, when I finally found a doctor who listened to me and sent me to see a Urologist, they informed me that my prostate was three times the normal size and I needed surgery immediately. Thankfully I had a good Urologist who did my surgery and saved my life. I wish I would have been diognosed years ago with a prostate problem. Please keep sharing your story, it saves peoples lives!
Hi Stephen, I'm so happy to read that you didn't give up and found a doctor that listened to you.
What makes me sad is your journey is the same story I've heard so many times before from so many men. Your doctor should have taken the proper steps, especially as you were of the age to be concerned about prostate issues and you asked!
Prostate and colon cancer are the second largest killer of men and doctors need to take a proactive approach not reactive and men need to keep pushing for better from their doctors.
Thank you for sharing.....it keeps me inspired. I'm gonna keep pushing.
Cheers Tony
I just watched this video. I commented on another of your vids as well. Thanks for all the information. I had/having same issues. It became very difficult to do anything without having to think about related urination struggle. Up many times in the night or getting to urinal and not going. Also, I used to enjoy a few beers with my friends but beer goes right through me so at a party I would drink, then constantly go in bathroom but only go a little. My friends noticed the routine and actually commented. I'm here now with a catheter after an emergency room visit because I could not go at all for hours. It was very scary. I have a urologist appt next week so I'm learning for now how to manage this catheter. Your videos are very helpful and straightforward. I am very scared and cant eat. I'm just nervous now. I was stupid. I get my physical each year, my scheduled preventative colonoscopies etc, but I neglected this prostate issue. I'm hoping the flomax they put me on will help once the catheter is out but as I said, now I am very nervous. Good luck to everyone.
Listen JT, I'm gonna tell you straight up.....it makes no sense thinking that you're stupid. It's in the past and a waste of time to blame yourself. It happened and it's really best to put your energy into getting better. Getting your head in the game. I'm telling you this because I've been there doing the woulda, coulda, shoulda.....it just depressed me. There is going to be a lot of information given to you and you need to be focussed as best you can so you can make proper decisions. It's a lot to process and digest. I suggest taking notes or if possible taking someone with you to the appointment. As for medication activation....it really depends on so many things for it to have the desired effect you are seeking, including more time might be needed. I did several medications myself and if you've seen my videos.....well you know the outcome.
omg. i experience the same. i thought i was just drinking alot of water. now im in a catheter just yesterday
Welcome to the club you never wanted to be a member of. So many of us have the same exact story. It must be a man-thing or shame thing.....whatever it is, as men we need to stop the BS and start taking care of ourselves. It's no wonder women out live us.
Regardless, I am sorry you have to deal with all of this but I'm happy to share what I know from my own personal journey to help you out.
By the way whats your name?
Thank you for all your info. I was retaining urine and had to go to the er to get a catheter placed.
You're so welcome. Really glad the videos helped. Do you know what your diagnosis is and how long you may have to use a catheter?
@@maletenance BPh. Not sure seeing the doctor this week. Likely going to have surgery. My main symptoms were fatigue, bloating loss of appetite. I’ve have urinary frequency, urgency and hesitancy for years.
@@StevenCroft8810 I had BPH also and ended up having a prostatectomy. It was a journey but I'm healthy now urinating properly after many years of issues. If you have any questions that you did not find answers to in the videos please feel free email me. Cheers Tony
Your story sounds a lot like mine.. Thanks for sharing your experience and positivity
I'm beginning to see that it's the same story that so many of us have in common. I'm working hard to create awarenesses, education and change the narrative. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Cheers and wishing you great health.
I had enlarged prostate. My IPSS score was 25 (bad symptoms with poor quality of life). In May 2022 I had an aquablation to remove excess. Huge difference. My IPSS is now 4. Back to normal.
However, I now have stage 3 chronic kidney disease. The reason is I waited too long to get the surgery. For a couple of months my bladder was not emptying fully. I did not realize this was a danger but more important none of my doctors warned me of the danger. Before surgery my blood test showed dangerously high creatinine level so doctor told me to go to ER and get catheter in to empty bladder. The catheter worked, my bladder emptied and my creatinine level came down but the damage was done.
If you have an enlarged prostate that is making it hard to pee you need to tell your doctor/urologist. He can check to see if your bladder is emptying.
I highly recommend aquablation for fixing enlarged prostate.
I'm sorry that you had to go through so much. Thank you for sharing journey and the tip regarding aquablation. So many people come here looking for information and read the comments.....I certainly don't have all the answers by a long short but now at least people are talking and sharing. I know your comment will help others be more informed.
I had A Fib about a month ago, and when I went to the E/R, then the hospital, I couldn't urinate due to a enlarged prostrate. When it was removed a little over a week later, I could weakly urinate, however within a day and a half, it was a no go, and I was the not so proud owner of a new catheter. Kept it in for about 28 days, had it removed, tried going without one, but within about 3 hours, had to have another installed, as I couldn't go. TURP surgery in my future. Can you do a video about after all your time on one, how it was getting back to urinating without one in. Any problems with bladder control, wear adult diapers, etc. Thank you!
Hi, your journey sounds so much like mine and many others who have commented. I remember being so hopeful that I would be able to urinate on my own after having the catheter in only to be disappointed which led to my surgery. It's tough. I did a bunch of videos about life post-prostatectomy including - how soon after can you exercise, ejaculations, etc. I'm actually almost ready to post one about diapers and retraining your bladder but I'm working on a partnership before I post it. If you'd like to know before I post it I'd be happy to share what I can on the topic if it'll help you. Just email me at Tony.alcindor@Maletenance.com and we can figure out a time to talk. I've spoken to a ton of guys and it really helps ease the anxiety and provides first-hand information.
Cheers Tony
We just thought our family member was getting an enlarged prostate. Bought some saw palmetto and other products for the prostate. Had almost all those same symptoms you did. It ended up being cancer. Prostate removal.
So often we get caught up in the run run run lifestyle.... until our bodies say: remember me. lol
LOL! Too true! People pay so much attention to everything else, and don't realize that if the bod is not functioning, you can't do anything else.
Tony i am in the middle of the same thing you did
Nooo don't do what I did. It can end up really bad (have you seen my prostatectomy video and I didn't even have cancer)
You're not alone though - it seems the more people I speak with and read comments, you're all doing the same thing. You gotta take initiative and stop with the excuses. Trust me it got way worse than I ever wanted. You gotta go get checked if you haven't already.