I'm considering having some dental surgery done. I have BPH. The
local anesthetic, Lidocaine(sp?) or whatever, doesn't work well
with me so I'll probably elect to have IV. I know some
anesthetics cause urination difficulty. Is this one of them?

At least 30 years ago, I bought a booklet 'Drinking Man's Diet'. Cost me a
buck.
In brief, its message is simple - keeep your carbohydrate intake to 60 gm or
less per day.  There's a short explanation of the role carbohydrates play in

Trying to locate a urologist in Olympia,Wa or near-by area, that uses
PVP laserscope(green light) to treat BPH. If you know of one,would
appreciate you passing along the info.  Thanks, Pat

Check out http://www.esp-electro.com
Many have used this product to shrink their prostate back to normal and keep
it that way!
Contact david@esp-electro.com for further details on ordering once you have

In the summer I have to get my bladder checked to see if the 2
mini-tumours (benign) found during PVP have recurred.
I believe if a flexible 'scope is used a general anaesthetic can be
avoided.

I remember someone reporting no retro at first after PVP, then retro.
Wonder how things are going now...
My own experience is the same; just wondering what the progression
might be!

I had a cystoscope exam yesterday.  Still burning when I pee, especially
those first few drops.  The nurse said it could last 2-3 days.  What's been
the experience of those who have had this done?

I have had BPH for many years now. I have been on flomax (I am now).
I have to say that for me it has worked wonderfully. It has greatly
increased my flow with MINIMAL side effects (some nose stuffiness, but not
bad). At times it would appear to stop working, but then I would ...

Gentlemen:
Having trouble getting my posts through. This one is a trial post.  
I took my catheter out yesterday.  Have used my new member since.  It
was very week at first but seems to be getting stronger.  Still had

Have just been told I need prostate surgery possibly a TUIP can anyone tell
me if they have had this procedure, the outcome and the side effects.
Thanks Guys

Justhad Pvp done in Rochester at Strong Memorial hospital.Had to
travel there from Rockland county since NYC doctors who performed
procedure didnot participate in GHI[insurance]It is a great hospital
and my doctor is Dr.Ertuk[excellent].procedure was done 8 days ago and

here's the facts,  brother, age 65, father and  other brother (me) had
pca.  urged the 65 yr brother to get psa test ran.  he  said that it is
6
i never heard of something in their 60's with that low of psa.  you know

Gentlemen:
Tomorrow  (March 18) I get my PVP operation.  I have waited eons for
it and now it is about here.  I hope I get the results that I have
hoped for.

Have any of you noticed that the cry for help from the prostate gland
or any other part of you is asking you to please look seriously at the
stress your emotional life is causing them?  In my current opinion,
negative emotions are the underlying cause of most illness and it

Gentlemen:
Having benefited from reading this newsgroup the last couple of weeks, I
will endeavor to contribute to it.
On the evening of March 1, I suffered a sudden onset of high fever and