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redmen1 - 15 Feb 2005 10:19 GMT

Hello once again,

Last week I posted some symptoms that I have been experiencing for while and
the good people of this board were kind enough to respond with their
thoughts.

Anyhow, I have now seen my GP and explained the symptoms, as with those
people on this board the doctor thought it was unlikely to be PC and more
likely either a Urinary infection or prostatitis.

My urine sample showed high traces of blood and protein as well as
infection.

He has also taken a blood test, so I should know the results in approx 1
week.

He has prescribed a month's course of Trimethoprim (twice a day).

Depending on the results of the blood test is whether or not a DRE and a
visit to the urologist is required.

Thank you once again for your support.

Kind Regards

Jon

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Alan Meyer - 15 Feb 2005 16:21 GMT

> ...
> He has prescribed a month's course of Trimethoprim (twice a
> day).

I have read that the majority of cases of prostatitis are NOT
caused by bacterial infection and do not respond to antibiotics.
So if the Trimethoprim doesn't work for you, that's unfortunate,
but it still doesn't necessarily mean that you have cancer.

> Depending on the results of the blood test is whether or not a
> DRE and a visit to the urologist is required.

Although most of us don't think so while we're getting it, a DRE
is really very non-invasive. I would think it would be a great
idea to get one of those regardless.

Seeing a urologist might not be a bad idea in any case. The
urologist has probably palpated more prostates with problems than
the GP has and may have a better feel (sorry about the wording)
for it. He might also be able to advise you on prostatitis, if
that's what you have.

Alan

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