"Amm" <amm@fittodrop.co.uk>wrote...

If I tell you 'Yes' than you are in panic and if I say 'no' you wouldn't
trust me.
The Urologist is about the bladder and prostate and willy problems,
others are responsable for back pain and/or pain in the legs, so it is
very wise to ask your doctor for some check-up in the same hospital as
where the urologist works. That would be sensible.

Now my truth: I do have protate cancer, pain in the back and pain in the
legs, feet, hips, bladder, guts, lungs and nose and yes, there is a
connection. You see why my advise is as I wrote? Hurry, please.

Wish you and your hubby all the best and some help from above.

Douwe

It seems unlikely that prostate cancer has anything to do with either
problem.  In connection with the rising PSA, perhaps he should ask his
doctor about a free PSA test, which can sometimes help distinguish
prostate cancer from other benign conditions.  It might reduce the need
for additional biopsies.

The pains in his legs are more likely associated with his spine.  That
is not life threatening like prostate cancer, but it can certainly cause
a lot of pain and disprut one's life.  He should see his doctor about it
and possibly be referred to someone who speicalizes in the treatment of
such disorders.  These problems are very common.  It is estimated that
80 percent of the population will have a significant back problem some
time in life.  But they can be dealt with by doing appropriate exercises
and learning how to do daily tasks without aggravating the condition.
In some cases , pain killers can be helpful.  I've had such problems for
years, and now have four herniated discs and spinal stenosis.  Yet
through an appropriate exercise program I've managed to live a pain-free
relatively normal life.

The bowel movements might be connected to the biopsy.  Usually the
rectal wall heals pretty quickly, but there might be some special
problem.  Many people have hemmorhoids and they can be excacerbated by a
procedure like a biopsy.  He should discuss this with his urologist and
perhaps also with his primary care physician.  In any event, while it
needs attention,  the chances are it isn't anything too serious and can
be treated.

Good luck.

From: amm@fittodrop.co.uk (Amm)

Hello everyone
I posted about 18 months ago, about my husband. Age the 59 PSA 4.7
brother died of PC aged 62
Hubby had 12 core biopsy, all clear, PSA every 6 months steadily
climbing, latest 7.8 add 12 core biopsy 2 weeks ago Meeting with the
Urologist in 2 weeks for results In the meantime, he has started
complaining of pains in his legs (as had back pain for some years on and
off) also he is having several bowel movements a day, today 4 up to
lunch time. Could this be connected
Would appreciate your comments
Regards
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hi - there are some things that should be mentioned at this point.

back pain, bowel movements, leg pain - all could be due to prostatitis
also. he's at the age where 75% of the men have prostate stones. these
of calcium deposits caused by prostate infections that the male didn't
know he had.

he could have BPH also. the gland could be swollen and enlarged. this
condition also causes the psa to rise as well and maybe bowel symptoms.

what i'm pointing out is that the prostate has served him well for 59
years and when it starts going sour, it causes all kinds of symptoms.
since it is near the intestinal wall, some of these symptoms could be
triggered as the food passes through the colon and pushes on the
prostate as it goes by.

does this mean he has prostate cancer. not necessary.

but the rise in psa is something that needs to be addressed. a prostate
infection could certainly cause a rise in the psa. clearly the psa level
is above the cutoff point..

another test to do would be the free psa test. if that number is below
25, then it would indicate that there is a probability of prostate
cancer could be developing.

bottom line - it's time to really get down to see what's causing the
rising psa and address it from there.

hope this info helps.

~ curtis

knowledge is power - growing old is mandatory - growing wise is optional    
"Many more men die with prostate cancer than of it. Growing old is
invariably fatal. Prostate cancer is only sometimes so."
http://community.webtv.net/PALMER_ENT/doc

I imagine that it might be connected to PSA increase, but proabably
connected to prostate cancer.  In order to have pains like that from cancer,
he'd have to be riddled with it and no biopsy would miss it.

Maybe it's BHP... or maybe it's coincidence.

My bet would be siatica, or some spinal process related to that.
The leg pain (not further specified) and frequent bowel movements - has
he lost control...or it could be just related to the biopsy.
best of luck,
DanR