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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Prostate Cancer / September 2004John Trujillo
To those in this group who don't know me, my husband John had RPP on July 16, 2003. While his lymph nodes were clear, the margins were not. He was at the beginning of Stage 3 when his prostate was removed. The two visits subsequent to his catheter removal found no PSA. John recently saw his urologist for the third visit. He was considering injections so he can function. He felt really humiliated because he was given the injection at the doctor¹s then had to wait 45 minutes for the doctor to come back and look at how it was working. He has found out the insurance won¹t cover the cost ($200) (no surprise). Rite-Aid then called him on his cell phone at 6 pm yesterday and told him they don¹t have the injection kit. He¹s thinking of trying Viagra one more time. The doctor tried to talk him into the implant (typical surgeon) but John told him we had discussed that and decided on the injection. John has been getting hot flashes and told his doctor so. The doctor decided to have a PSA test done as a result. We are awaiting the results.  SignatureDebbie Trujillo Please visit my website at http://mysite.verizon.net/res21yh8/index.html > To those in this group who don't know me, my husband John had RPP on July > 16, 2003. While his lymph nodes were clear, the margins were not. He was [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > flashes and told his doctor so. The doctor decided to have a PSA test done > as a result. We are awaiting the results. Hot flashes? With undetectable PSA, he's not on hormone therapy, is he? jimhoney On 9/9/04 2:44 PM, in article 6940d.337177$OB3.185357@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net, "jimhoney" >> To those in this group who don't know me, my husband John had RPP on July >> 16, 2003. While his lymph nodes were clear, the margins were not. He was [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > jimhoney No he's not. His PSA was .01 - we received the results today. Deb / John: don't give up on the meds. Healing takes time. i did not have any nerves spared, had a nerve graft and it took over 18 months for the meds (viagra, levitra) to finally work. Used injections in the between period. I have read other posts / stories documenting lengths of time of 2-3 years until erections return. Good luck whatever path yopu choose. Peace....Bill > On 9/9/04 2:44 PM, in article > 6940d.337177$OB3.185357@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net, "jimhoney" [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > > No he's not. His PSA was .01 - we received the results today. Hello Debbie, I am not sure what the hot flashes are from unless he had hormone abatement treatment prior to RP. If he did then that may also influence erectile function. I had the injection process also. The first time I did it the Dr. injected. The next day, I came back and he wanted me to try, and adjusted the dose. It was a very helpful therapy, and did have it's ups and downs. I am not being funny. There may have been pain sometimes, and then sometimes it worked fine. After 2 years, the nerves healed and Viagra worked, and no more injection. My Insurance was also very bad at agreeing to pay. I said hel with it, and paid for the treatment. I bought syringes, and prostaglandin....It lasted about 6 months.....it was about similiar. Do not go for implant until all else fails...It takes time to heal nerves. It took me 2 years plus. If I had an implant then forget ever having a regular erection. Anyway, the Hot Flashes are something I am not sure of, and I would get the injection method for trial and error. It really helps with supplying blood to the area, and does have some problems...The bark is worse than the bite. Good wishes, John Loomis > To those in this group who don't know me, my husband John had RPP on July > 16, 2003. While his lymph nodes were clear, the margins were not. He was [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > flashes and told his doctor so. The doctor decided to have a PSA test done > as a result. We are awaiting the results. Debbie: Hot flashes? What did the doctor say about that? Have you tried the pump? It is certainly clumsy foreplay, but it works, no drugs, and you pay for it once. Also, with that the getting blood in the organ is accomplished. My Rejoyn pump cost about $150.00 on the internet. Best of luck to you both. I hope the PSA is okay. Thank you. David S. > To those in this group who don't know me, my husband John had RPP on July > 16, 2003. While his lymph nodes were clear, the margins were not. He was [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > flashes and told his doctor so. The doctor decided to have a PSA test done > as a result. We are awaiting the results. |
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