Been lurking for about a week and saw some interesting information so
thought I'd jump in.
An 68 yrs old and reasonably good health.
Nov 2003 got a PSA of 4.8. DRE was normal.

It's been a couple of weeks since my first Lupron injection with none of the
well known side effects; has anyone else experienced itching without a rash.
It's been normal for me to experience a dry skin itch every winter, but this
year it seems to be worse than normal. Maybe it's ...

I compiled this list starting in September 2001, before my own operation
based on responses I got to a request here for suggestions. Thanks to all
those who helped put this list together. Since then I have re-posted
periodically it to make it available to the newly diagnosed. When ...

Have been on Eulixon for a week and will continue that for a month.
Got my first hormone shot today (good for 4 months). Having trouble
finding a nice bag to go with the pumps I bought yesterday - this time
of year everything is so *picked over*.

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Hi Friends: I underwent my fourth IMRT treatment today. Only 38 to go!
Really nothing to it, but I know that much is going on in my prostate.
Thanks to those of you who gave me help--Alan and Doug. To those of you
having RP I wish success and calm. And to those on radiation, may ...

Hi C Palmer,  The only aspect I believe is a "large one" in your essay on
fluid dynamics is what drives those.......
I believe nerve bundles, the brain, and 5 senses and testosterone are all
responsible factors needed to be taken into consideration for this action to

Been an unwilling member of your club since last August.  Enjoy the
group and the great information.  Here's my info and question.
Age 64
PSA 07-10-03  6

I recently found this web page that describes what to do if you were not
allowed to use the restroom in a business establishment.  Thought some of
the folks here might be interested especially those who have had prostate
surgery.

So..... anyone care to share results, and comparisions vs Viagra? I haven't
tried the newer ones yet.

Had my RRP on Oct 26 and catheter removed Nov 11.  Have been taking an
antibiotic since removal prescribed by my uro (says everyone has some
bladder inflamation after catheter).
Since the catheter was removed it has been painful to urinate -- pain

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the catheter came out today. so did all bladder control. it came out at
2pm ad it's now 1030pm and i've yet to urinate in a bowl. it seems to be
ALL leaking out. i cant even count how many pads i've used since this
afternoon. i called the urologist on call and she said it might take

I posted a few days ago about my first fully hard natural erection and one
of the congratulatory replies ask for a progressive story, so here
goes....I'll keep it short (or did the surgeon do that?)
I was 50 years old when first diagnosed with PCa and after several weeks of

   So last week I had my first ray of hope, a two pad day, and to boot when
I changed the pads they were not as soiled as normal.  I thought my Depends
Guards days were soon to be over.  Now I have had two of the worst days
since the offering of the catheter bag to the woody gods.  ...