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Cardiac surgery meds bring PSA down?
My PSA was 1.6 on January 8 of this year. On January 31st I had successful open-heart surgery to repair a heart valve. On March 7th, my next blood test, my PSA had dropped to .5. Has anyone here heard that this sort of drop after surgery is normal? Perhaps there are meds used at that time that could
My PSA was 1.6 on January 8 of this year. On January 31st I had successful open-heart surgery to repair a heart valve. On March 7th, my next blood test, my PSA had dropped to .5. Has anyone here heard that this sort of drop after surgery is normal? Perhaps there are meds used at that time that could
Runner4000
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 days ago
Now been advised cancer has spread to both lungs 😔
Spoke to my consultant yesterday, it seems my nurse specialist had not given me the correct information. Cancer signs are now on both lungs, in my peritoneal area, and under my spleen (not the spleen itself). I am getting some pain in my lung area and it's really worrying me 😔 Surgery is still
Spoke to my consultant yesterday, it seems my nurse specialist had not given me the correct information. Cancer signs are now on both lungs, in my peritoneal area, and under my spleen (not the spleen itself). I am getting some pain in my lung area and it's really worrying me 😔 Surgery is still
Kazzh
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My Ovacome
5 months ago
Is this decision right for me
I had a PSMA pet scan on 7/16/2024. The result shows a single tumor in my left lung measuring 8mm. My MO wants me to have the tumor radiated and monitor the PSA and its doubling time. A little background, I'm just short of 83 years old. I had prostatectomy in 2009, PSA undetectable until 2017. I had
I had a PSMA pet scan on 7/16/2024. The result shows a single tumor in my left lung measuring 8mm. My MO wants me to have the tumor radiated and monitor the PSA and its doubling time. A little background, I'm just short of 83 years old. I had prostatectomy in 2009, PSA undetectable until 2017. I had
old64horn
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 days ago
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Hi all, I'm just looking for some advice please? I'm due to go in for a Laparoscopy next week, I've had heart surgery in the past but, I'm really nervous about this surgery due to complications in the previous surgeries. So I'm just trying to calm my nerves by being as prepared as much as possible.
Hi all, I'm just looking for some advice please? I'm due to go in for a Laparoscopy next week, I've had heart surgery in the past but, I'm really nervous about this surgery due to complications in the previous surgeries. So I'm just trying to calm my nerves by being as prepared as much as possible.
Lollipoprose
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Endometriosis UK
8 days ago
Chest Twinges after ASD closure?
Hello all! I am on day 4 after a ASD closure using the wonder of key hole surgery. I am doing fine aside from the fatigue of the general anaesthetic but I am experiencing some funny twinges in my heart. I guess that’s the organ getting used to the foreign device? Just wondered if anyone who has had the
Hello all! I am on day 4 after a ASD closure using the wonder of key hole surgery. I am doing fine aside from the fatigue of the general anaesthetic but I am experiencing some funny twinges in my heart. I guess that’s the organ getting used to the foreign device? Just wondered if anyone who has had the
Girlonthebackrow
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
open heart surgery, aortic value replacement
my husband had surgery 6 July, we arrived back home Saturday. Any advice for recovering at home , he doing remarkably well, walking , stairs. Resting, but ! Hiding the laptop is difficult, mentally his mind is strong, but his chest wall is not, surely typing in a keyboard is not good ? Natalie
my husband had surgery 6 July, we arrived back home Saturday. Any advice for recovering at home , he doing remarkably well, walking , stairs. Resting, but ! Hiding the laptop is difficult, mentally his mind is strong, but his chest wall is not, surely typing in a keyboard is not good ? Natalie
Ruffer
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British Heart Foundation
9 days ago
Open heart surgery for ASD CLOSE
To everyone who has given me advice, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for all the guidance and support you’ve offered since my open-heart surgery in April 2014 for ASD closure. Your insights and encouragement mean a lot to me, especially as I navigate the challenges I've faced
To everyone who has given me advice, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for all the guidance and support you’ve offered since my open-heart surgery in April 2014 for ASD closure. Your insights and encouragement mean a lot to me, especially as I navigate the challenges I've faced
Shahali
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British Heart Foundation
11 days ago
mitral valve surgery
After 15 months of waiting for open heart surgery for a mitral valve repair/replacement I’ve just had the call and am going into hospital Sunday and having the operation on Monday!! Not much time to panic so trying to stay upbeat calm and positive so if anybody has any words of wisdom or positivity
After 15 months of waiting for open heart surgery for a mitral valve repair/replacement I’ve just had the call and am going into hospital Sunday and having the operation on Monday!! Not much time to panic so trying to stay upbeat calm and positive so if anybody has any words of wisdom or positivity
Bluedolphin123
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British Heart Foundation
12 days ago
no cure
I’m pleased to see the post telling everyone about ‘how their endometriosis was cured’ has been taken down. There is NO CURE! Even if you have all diseased tissue removed you still have the disease. Some are lucky and don’t get a reoccurrence of the diseased tissue but for most the disease comes back
I’m pleased to see the post telling everyone about ‘how their endometriosis was cured’ has been taken down. There is NO CURE! Even if you have all diseased tissue removed you still have the disease. Some are lucky and don’t get a reoccurrence of the diseased tissue but for most the disease comes back
Lily1986
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Endometriosis UK
12 days ago
18 days post circumcism
Hi guysI had my circumcism surgery 18 days ago. I think the healing proccess is very slow. The suture has not fall of yet. But there is no pain and sign of infection. I apply antibiotic cream every day. I concern how it will look like after it completly cures. Till now there is swelling between the
Hi guysI had my circumcism surgery 18 days ago. I think the healing proccess is very slow. The suture has not fall of yet. But there is no pain and sign of infection. I apply antibiotic cream every day. I concern how it will look like after it completly cures. Till now there is swelling between the
Limsathya
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Men's Health Forum (Penis Health)
5 months ago
ICU Stay Neuro Challenges
Seeing if anyone has any insight. On May 16th my mom (62 years old) went to her cardiologist with chest pain. She did have afib for the last three year but she had that under control. When she went to her cardiologist on the 16th he sent her to the ER just because he was concerned with chest pains
Seeing if anyone has any insight. On May 16th my mom (62 years old) went to her cardiologist with chest pain. She did have afib for the last three year but she had that under control. When she went to her cardiologist on the 16th he sent her to the ER just because he was concerned with chest pains
Doglover276
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ICUsteps
13 days ago
One questions doctors never seem to be able to answer is at what PSA level do you start to experience pain or physical problems?
One questions doctors never seem to be able to answer is at what PSA level do you start to experience pain or physical problems? If you have had surgery, Salvage Radiation, ADT, SRBT and then stopped ADT with a continuing rise in you PSA when did you start to have pain or physical problems?
One questions doctors never seem to be able to answer is at what PSA level do you start to experience pain or physical problems? If you have had surgery, Salvage Radiation, ADT, SRBT and then stopped ADT with a continuing rise in you PSA when did you start to have pain or physical problems?
Exrunner
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
JOINiNG THE DOTS - JUST A THOUGHT 🤔
November 2022 I had a stroke and was told it was caused by Atherosclerosis in the carotid artery. In the summer of 2023 I underwent various heart tests and was told I had needed angioplasty and stenting. On the day of the procedure things didn't go to plan, the stenting did not happen because of the
November 2022 I had a stroke and was told it was caused by Atherosclerosis in the carotid artery. In the summer of 2023 I underwent various heart tests and was told I had needed angioplasty and stenting. On the day of the procedure things didn't go to plan, the stenting did not happen because of the
LindaLittleBear
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British Heart Foundation
16 days ago
?Thoracic endo
I had a pelvic/abdominal MRI scan in January, I’m currently on the surgical pathway for my 4th surgery, I had a call from the hospital this week as the consultant has requested an MRI scan of my chest as well. Im just wondering whether this has been requested as part of the diagnostics or if there are
I had a pelvic/abdominal MRI scan in January, I’m currently on the surgical pathway for my 4th surgery, I had a call from the hospital this week as the consultant has requested an MRI scan of my chest as well. Im just wondering whether this has been requested as part of the diagnostics or if there are
Daisy0909
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Endometriosis UK
5 months ago
Heart valve surgery
Had Major heart surgery heart valve replacement and graft on aorta work for royal mail has delivery driver 3 years post op still feel tired and struggling to do job been to doctors but told this is normal no magic remedy any advice thanks
Had Major heart surgery heart valve replacement and graft on aorta work for royal mail has delivery driver 3 years post op still feel tired and struggling to do job been to doctors but told this is normal no magic remedy any advice thanks
postman0120
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British Heart Foundation
17 days ago
change of medication to Atenolol from Bisoprolol
I have been on Bisoprolol for a couple of weeks but I haven’t felt great. I felt tired and foggy most of the time, struggled to get my breath and my feet were freezing. I have spoken to the pharmacist at our surgery and he has changed my medication to Atenolol even though he said Bisoprolol was the preferred
I have been on Bisoprolol for a couple of weeks but I haven’t felt great. I felt tired and foggy most of the time, struggled to get my breath and my feet were freezing. I have spoken to the pharmacist at our surgery and he has changed my medication to Atenolol even though he said Bisoprolol was the preferred
Wilky57
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
5 months ago
Atrial fibrillation now as well!
So all is going rather well on the PMR front with Pred down to 5mg and slow reduction to 4.5 planned, I have a little boat once more, and then hey ho it‘s off off A&E feeling frightful with severe chest pains….. At 3.30am after 12.5 hours in a A&E , lots of cardiograms, bloods, x-ray and a good physical
So all is going rather well on the PMR front with Pred down to 5mg and slow reduction to 4.5 planned, I have a little boat once more, and then hey ho it‘s off off A&E feeling frightful with severe chest pains….. At 3.30am after 12.5 hours in a A&E , lots of cardiograms, bloods, x-ray and a good physical
Hopingsail
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PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
Do testosterone supplements help raise testosterone levels after use of Lupron with radiation?
trying to decide to decide between surgery and radiation w/Lupron as a treatment for prostate cancer. I’m particularly concerned with how long it takes to restore testerone levels after 6 months on Lupron. Does the use of testerone supplements help restore T levels more quickly?
trying to decide to decide between surgery and radiation w/Lupron as a treatment for prostate cancer. I’m particularly concerned with how long it takes to restore testerone levels after 6 months on Lupron. Does the use of testerone supplements help restore T levels more quickly?
Godfather2
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Prostate Cancer Network
5 months ago
great grandmother of twob
does anyone know of a support group for young adults who suffer from breast implant illness. My granddaughter has most of the symptoms and will need to have the implants removed but I worry about her mental health following surgery
does anyone know of a support group for young adults who suffer from breast implant illness. My granddaughter has most of the symptoms and will need to have the implants removed but I worry about her mental health following surgery
Greatgrandmaoftwo
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Anxiety and Depression Support
5 months ago
John Radcliffe waiting times for surgery
Hi. I’m waiting for heart surgery valve repair (hopefully) at Oxford Radcliffe. Been waiting 4 months. No idea of when they will get round to me. Get very vague responses. Anyone else on a list at the JR waiting longer than this? Thanks
Hi. I’m waiting for heart surgery valve repair (hopefully) at Oxford Radcliffe. Been waiting 4 months. No idea of when they will get round to me. Get very vague responses. Anyone else on a list at the JR waiting longer than this? Thanks
Fruitba
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British Heart Foundation
18 days ago
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