An elderly man I am caring for has just been given 12.5 mg
hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension, plus Cipro for what appears to
be acute prostatitis (but they're not sure about that part because
they couldn't detect the microbe). He had severe hematuria and very

For about 7 years I'd been keeping moderate BPH at bay, using "natural
remedies" and some biofeedback principles.  I NEVER allowed my bladder
to get full; I obeyed that adage "An empty bladder is a happy
bladder".  However, I did have difficulty with starting a stream and

I have BPH. I've been on flomax for about 10 years. It has worked FABULOUSLY
for me. No side effects, and quite effective. However, I have been having
increasing problems. My physician suggested adding avodart to the mix.
My concern is mostly the fact that I have a good track ...

i had a TURP 4 years ago.After my PSA was between 1 and 2.He was 4 before
the operation.Last year he grows to 2.6 and now it is 3.9
What does it means?the BPH is back?
If it is not cancerous TURP has to be done again?

Have a BPH condition.
Tried for Flomax now for about 6 weeks, with really no effect in the
frequency
at night.  Perhaps a bit of an improvement.

I had PVP three years ago with semi-satisfactory results. Suddenly,
this past week I started passing small blood clots.
Has it happened to anyone, years after PVP?
I am scheduled to see my Urologist this week.

I called my doctor's office for an appointment and given the symptoms
that I told the screener, she told me to go straight to urgent care.
Crap... this is not what I wanted to do on a Friday night.
My symptoms are increased urination, some lower back pain and hip

Anyone using this?

Hope & pray I've found the light at the end of the tunnel
It's been there all these times:
DIET AND LIFESTYLE
I have been abstinent about any kind of drugs since the TURP,

I too had a turp. In 2005, thinking it would save my marriage, NOT.
I envy you in the area of erections. (providing you're not on drugs
and able to achieve penetration)
The uro would not return my calls only the assistant would appease me

Interesting study suggesting lycopene may halt progress of BPH and reduce
PSA levels.
http://tinyurl.com/2owfrv
Huw

I take two tsp of apple cider vinegar in a small glass of water, every
morning. I find it has a beneficial effect on my digestion and prostate.
Give it a try. Add a little honey if you find it hard to drink
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/prostate.html