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mrscruffy

Related to metastasis?

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Redcollector in reply to mrscruffy

not sure as yet, my post went before I intended it to. My issue is that I know I have an enlarged prostate but my Psa has always been low, however over the last 3 months I am having increasing pain in my ribs both in the front and back of my body. Today I saw my Gp who wants to run another PSA test which leads me to think he thinks it might be prostate related. I have a heightened fear as a few years ago my cousin was diagnosed when prostate cancer had already spread to his spine but had no other symptoms prior to that.

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mrscruffy in reply to Redcollector

If it is metastasis I have a great thing for pain but not opiates

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Redcollector in reply to mrscruffy

Thanks will be in touch

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Ramp7 in reply to mrscruffy

What would that be?

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mrscruffy in reply to Ramp7

Psilocybin in measured doses eliminated pain in 5 days. Stayed gone for a month until radiation. MO approved saying so much we don't know about mushrooms

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katartizo61 in reply to mrscruffy

Having vast mets and daily different pains superimposed on arthritis, I am curious what are you referring to? Having another tool in the bag is a good thing...Thanks

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mrscruffy in reply to katartizo61

See post above

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KocoPr

so you haven’t been diagnosed with PCa yet? I noticed you joined in 2018 and I assume you were an advocate or caregiver. Thank you for that.

I really don’t know what to say but telling you not to worry is BS. Get the PSA test ASAP, then you have a path forward.

All the best

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j-o-h-n

To Red collector,

Would you be kind enough to furnish us with your bio background as it pertains to Pca? If you do it 's a good idea to post it in your bio area. The more info the better, since it will help you and help us too. THANK YOU!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 11/07/2023 6:21 PM EST

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treedown

Just a word of warning, not all Prostate Cancer expresses PSA. Stick on your Dr to find a solution to your pain and I pray it is some easily addressed issue.

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Skoda1

Ask for an X ray as a starting point.

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Benkaymel

I would suggest you push for a MRI or CT scan. You cannot rely on PSA alone. Mine has been low (<0.1) for a nearly a year but my mets have continued to progress and I've now started chemo.

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Redcollector in reply to Benkaymel

Hi, Has your PSA always been low?

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Benkaymel in reply to Redcollector

It was 13.0 at diagnosis in April 2022 and as soon as I started ADT /ARI it rapidly dropped until it was <0.1, but none of my scans showed any significant shrinkage of the node/bone mets, in fact they kept mildly progressing and have now spread to my liver. PSA was completely misleading.

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pakb

On the plus side- good for your doctor for looking outside the box for your source of pain. Most docs suggest pain meds, PT, weightloss, etc for back pain and Pca can be missed. If it is cancer- find an oncologist who specializes in prostate cancer at a top facility.

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NecessarilySo

From AI:

Rib pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including traumatic injury, muscle strain, joint inflammation, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia, and systemic illnesses such as lung cancer or sickle cell disease 12.

According to Dr. Anukriti Pant, a medical expert, other possible causes of rib pain include referred pain from the liver, spleen, and lungs 1.

It is recommended to seek medical evaluation if the pain persists or is severe, particularly if it is interfering with the ability to take a deep breath 2.

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Ahk1 in reply to NecessarilySo

Last June, I had right side back pain for more than 3 weeks. I consulted with my MO and he did an MRI. nothing was found in terms of cancer. I couldn’t walk easily. Now? It’s totally gone. Was prescribed some pain meds that I didn’t take much of it. Do you think I should pursue this again to find out what was causing it?

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NecessarilySo in reply to Ahk1

Only if pain returns.

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dmt1121

I suggest you get the PSA test and then see a good urologist who may want to do an MRI or ultrasound guided biopsy of your prostate if the number is rising. You may also need an MRI or PET/CT scan for your rib pain.

One way or the other, you should be able to start figuring it out. Good luck!

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