I've been waiting a couple years for a respected journal to offer a
peer-reviewed article on the efficacy of PVP.
Is anyone aware of such an article appearing in a publication such as
"Urology," "Journal of Urology," "The New England Journal of Medicine"

For the last 3 or 4 years I have been taking saw palmetto (raw, berry
form) to help with frequent urination - before bed about 1800mg - which
has helped cut back the 4-5 trips down to 1-2. Recently, I purchased
some pure extract 320mg (expensive) and started taking 2 of these a day

I haven't seen any new messages since 2-12.  Is that the last posted
message on this NG?

I seem to remember one post where the person opted for local anesthesia,
 one who opted for spinal anesthesia and the rest for general
anesthesia.  I would benefit greatly hearing the pros and cons of each
of these methods.  I am scheduled for PVP 2/23/05.  chockman@canby.com

I'm 71 and in good health except for high blood pressure (under control
with medicine) and BPH symptoms (10-15 years). I have posted a few times
to this news group in the past 3 years, mainly about my reaction to
alpha blockers (Hytrin and Flomax). They both cause my pulse to ...

Has anybody had PVP done in the Phoenix area and who do you recommend to do
it.  I am going to need surgery in the near future so am looking for a
recommendation on who to see.
Thanks Jack

Well, he suspects this may not be BPH but prostatitis.
He feels the sudden onset of much worsening symptoms and the type of
pain/discomfort I have is much more typical of prost.  So... he is
prescribing a 30-day course of Keflex (I cannot take Cipro or Bactrim, his

Urologist:  Dr Laub, Santa Barbara CA
Procedure:  PVP laser for BPH, one of Dr. Laub's early cases.  painless
outpatient procedure.
Early result:  Some blood tinged urine.  At first flow was slow and emptying

Has anyone experienced swelling of the feet with uroxatral?  If so, did
the side effect go away with time?
Thanks in advance for all replies.
CJ

Hi Jocelyn,
    I just wanted you to know that tomorrow I must go to Albany because my
91 year old mother is ill.  I called Cindy to let her know I would not
be attending the shower.   She was not at home, but I left a message

anyone try that treatment to shrink the prostate by taking two
drugs -doxazosin and finasteride.
Saw it on TV-studies say it works..
Michael

Just curious:  what is the "normal" prostate size??
I assume it is age-dependent, so let's say what is normal for a 55-60 year
old?
MB

Anybody else see him or know much about him???
MB

Was on the news-the Dr has this little health tip
she siad the combination of  doxazosin and finasteride shank the prostate...
here is the study.
Michael

I've been posting about flomax not working and asking about additional
medication.
Anyway, Dr. Wei, the urologist, wants to see me.
Get this: the earliest I can see him is Monday, 3/7, at 10:00 AM.