Unexpected prostate exam

[I like Skol]

is it ok to cycle home.

I did

Been there, done that (the examination part) and as has already been said, if you are relaxed about it, it is less traumatic than having a poo (not that I find having a poo at all traumatic!). I am trying to think of an analogy to use for comparison and the best I can think of is the dentist looking at your back teeth, but that isn't a very good analogy as some people are terrified of the dentist too

 

[sazzaa]

Been there, done that (the examination part) and as has already been said, if you are relaxed about it, it is less traumatic than having a poo (not that I find having a poo at all traumatic!). I am trying to think of an analogy to use for comparison and the best I can think of is the dentist looking at your back teeth, but that isn't a very good analogy as some people are terrified of the dentist too

It's like females going for a smear test. Or putting a tampon in. No big deal. At all.

 

[Illaveago]

It was interesting reading your comments. I had an unexpected test at the docs one day years ago.

What had got me going was the lack of information I could find about the symptoms. Yes I know they are funny yellow cartoon characters. I looked on line and all it said was are you getting up in the night more frequently. The public information film about it was utter spherical things with " nap time". Couldn't understand what they were on about and think the government should demand it's money back for wasting tax payers money.
Well finally my wife picked up a leaflet at the supermarket which has finally explained a few things which sound familiar and has made me think I had better get it checked again, it may be nothing but I'm sure I can ask him about some other things whilst I'm there so it won't be a wasted journey.

 

[perplexed]

Can anyone who is familiar with my situation (no intestine), how the frig will they ever be able to check mine?? Ultra sound??

If your doctor looks like this when he gets his equipment out, then ask for double lube...

 

[FishFright]

I had one done and the doctor told me that it's quite normal to get an erection during the examination.

I assumed he meant me, not him though....

 

[Markymark]

Did you spend the 3 years since I posted that learning the drums?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Some threads deserve a revive

 

[Ming the Merciless]

You dont want a medical student to do it, you may find a traffic cone up there.

 

[Salar]

Well here's my story.

I'm fortunate in having a pro active doctor who diagnosed me with prostate cancer six years ago next month.
Strangely the diagnosis didn't seem to bother me, oh well I thought, it effected my better half much more.

It was discovered during routine blood tests, my doctor also carries out PSA tests at the same time, unbeknown to the patient.

I had no symptoms, not getting up in the night etc. I was medium risk, I won't bore you with the technical terms, I had a couple of options, operation or radiotherapy.

As I work for myself the pros and cons pointed towards radiotherapy, less long term effects and other nasties which can occur from the operation.

I had a few finger inspections, the first was the worst, more a feeling of embarressment that some big New Zealander was inspecting me.

The biopsy was more painful, but tolerable.

Before the treatment I had a course of hormones, now that was weird!

I attended hospital every weekday for almost 8 weeks for my daily dose of radiotherapy, this allowed me to keep working.

During the treatment the NHS were excellent,the aftercare was non existent, not that I needed any.

My doctor now carries out six month tests and all thankfully, crossed fingers, seems to be ok.

I can't thank my doctor enough,without him who knows what state I'd be in now.
Should you have the slightest doubt,are over 50 and are experiencing any symptoms, go and get checked out.

I act as an advisor for the West Wales Prostate group, trying to help people make decisions.

If anyone wants any information, just pm me.

Apologies for the long post, but many men are ignorant of prostate cancer and bury their heads in the sand, it's a man thing.

 

[slowwww]

Sadly a mate of mine has terminal prostate cancer and so for him such examinations are commonplace.

He has not lost his sense of humour, and having seen all manner of cancer specialists over the last 3 years, he has come to the conclusion that the most admirable trait in the oncologists is not technical competence, track record of success, good bedside manner, etc, etc, it's small hands!!!!

 

[Fnaar]

crossed fingers

 

[accountantpete]

Wait until you need a cystoscopy

 

[Globalti]

I've had the finger a couple of times and it wasn't bad. Not as painful as the recent examination of my piles, where the GP donned a rubber glove and had a quite aggressive rummage around, which flippin' hurt. A cycling buddy had early prostate cancer, I think, so they reamed his prostate out through the urethra, which was 100% effective and he can now pee again properly.

My regular cycling buddy is a gastroenterologist and he has a very good sense of humour; chatting with him can be quite illuminating. He recently told me about a trip up a lady's bowel when he happened upon what looked like an oil slick, which he had never seen before so he checked the patient's notes and saw that she was taking a weight-loss drug that prevents the gut from absorbing fats.

 

[Illaveago]

I thought I would update things . My prostate exam felt strange according to my doctor so he sent me to see a Urologist who confirmed that I had prostate cancer. The next procedures were as Salar explained, except that it was a long drawn out process of them explaining my options.
I eventually went for the radio therapy route of 2 injections of hormone followed by 20 sessions over 4 weeks of radio treatment. I think they now give a stronger dose over a shorter period .
I am glad that I went for the radio therapy as it is over with now and I have had 2 tests that it was virtually undetectable. I feel a lot better, whether that is a placebo effect I'm not sure, but I have certainly done a lot more cycling last year and this year.
I'm not sure about the hormone therapy, as it has made me very indecisive! I get hot flushes from time to time , but they are bearable .
The test may be a bit embarrassing but it could save your life !

 

[Levo-Lon]

I thought I would update things . My prostate exam felt strange according to my doctor so he sent me to see a Urologist who confirmed that I had prostate cancer. The next procedures were as Salar explained, except that it was a long drawn out process of them explaining my options.
I eventually went for the radio therapy route of 2 injections of hormone followed by 20 sessions over 4 weeks of radio treatment. I think they now give a stronger dose over a shorter period .
I am glad that I went for the radio therapy as it is over with now and I have had 2 tests that it was virtually undetectable. I feel a lot better, whether that is a placebo effect I'm not sure, but I have certainly done a lot more cycling last year and this year.
I'm not sure about the hormone therapy, as it has made me very indecisive! I get hot flushes from time to time , but they are bearable .
The test may be a bit embarrassing but it could save your life !

My father had same treatment last year, he lives in Spain, excellent treatment and all seems OK now. He's 76