Enlarged prostate?

[john432]

I really noticed that my peeing flow had slowed down about 3 years ago I guess. Been to the GP, had the blood tests etc done, don't detect cancer, have had the finger up the bum, ( lot less spectacular than Billy Connolly's experience ,) enlarged prostate, my late father had the same problem, first on medication, then had the laser op. I'm now on tamsulosin tablets,400mg once a day. but not finding them that effective. My question is ? Is there much one can do to help, by diet, etc. I've read to avoid caffeine, and drink plenty of fluid. Doctor told me loosing some weight would help. I'm 56 and the middle age thing of tummy fat has cought up . As enlarged prostate is supposed to be common... Any advice would be greatly appreciated . thanks

 

[Richard III]

I know someone who replaced prescribed meds for pumpkin seeds and thinks them effective.

https://www.healthline.com/health/mens-health/pumpkin-seeds-and-prostate

I eat a few pumpkin seeds now as a precaution, my father has issues and I'm getting to that time of life myself.

 

[Dry Rot]

I did my research and heard about Green Light Laser surgery when it was first introduced from the USA over ten (?) years ago. There are various laser treatments but this was recommended on prostate newsgroups as a walk in treatment in North America done in a few hours.

After some hassle, I was listed number 35 getting the treatment at King's College Hospital by Mr Gordon Muir. However, I had to go back three years later as some of the measurements done at Inverness were incorrect. The next time, these measurements were all done in London and the operation was a complete success. They have done many thousand green light ops here in the UK since then so these mistakes don't occur any more. This was done on the NHS at no cost to myself.

I recently had a cystocopy (video camera up the willy) to examine the urethra and bladder for suspected bladder cancer but everything was found to be fine. The surgeon who did the cystocopy was a former student of Muir's so he knew of my case and was curious to see an update. He said my internals were perfect and that Muir had done a great job.

So in your situation, I wouldn't mess around, I'd get the Green Light laser treatment as soon as possible, C-19 permitting. They now have the machines to do the surgery at all the major hospitals in Britain and the op is a dawdle. Not the walk in - walk out procedure it is in the USA because here they will keep you in for a couple of days "just in case" but I was back leading shooting parties again within a week or two of the op. If you are active and lead an active life, don't delay. Highly recommended.

Can't help with the non-surgical remedies but a friend, who is a very good Chinese vet, had a few ideas he was suggesting I try before the op but I can't say I paid a lot of attention! But if you are determined, I could ask for you!

 

[Christoph1945]

Had the miniature camera up the willy a couple of times; miniature camera, It felt like they woz using a bloody Kodak Box Brownie. Much better camera operators these days though!

 

[Wilksy]

My Dad had it for 20yrs died of heart failure at 81, but once diagnosed they were very good at Monitoring it, and it never got worse, he had a lot wrong with him towards the end, diabetes, amnesiac epilepsy, blood pressure etc, he had to tailor his diet more for everything else but he never gave up his glass of whiskey a day (thinned the blood apparently)

 

[Christoph1945]

I just hate it when me bladder hears running water and just decides to operate without any intervention from me.

With plenty afore-thought and planning I can get through a day without wettin me self.

 

[Christoph1945]

I know someone who replaced prescribed meds for pumpkin seeds and thinks them effective.

https://www.healthline.com/health/mens-health/pumpkin-seeds-and-prostate

I eat a few pumpkin seeds now as a precaution, my father has issues and I'm getting to that time of life myself.

Interesting but I can't help wondering if I may turn into a pumpkin; or maybe even Prince Charming!

 

[ploughman1963]

Just over 12 months ago I went to the doctors with the same symptoms, and received the same internal inspection and was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. I had a PSA test done which came back as zero so no immediate worries I was told. They are continuing to monitor. In the intervening 12 months I have managed to shed 10kg and my higher than ideal blood pressure has dropped significantly.
I wasnt aware of the significance of caffeine - I was looking for an excuse to cut tea and coffee intakes!

 

[Breakthru]

Similar answer in another thread. Denmark (better health and Ag research)
Batches ofv10 men went to hospital and given different treatments One batch Tamoxifen (common anti cancer drug pence per day) plus Pomegranate juice.
4 tumour reduced till virtually insignificant, 4 tumour reduce remarkably and both lots went home. 2 Died. Bear in mind those ten guys went to hospital to die. 80% success rate not bad. I drink it every morning and buy the fruit.
A friend of mine uses Cranberry tablets and says it cured him from going to the toilet through the night. Pomegranate juice from Asda and Cranberry tablets from Savers. Both cheap options to try.

 

[harrow]

Welcome to the Cystoscopy club. And the doctor said breathe normally

 

[Macsky]

Came across this in a book (https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Book-Could-Save-Your/dp/1780724187) I was reading recently:

https://www.pomi-t.co.uk/national-trial/

interesting stuff

 

[Christoph1945]

Welcome to the Cystoscopy club. And the doctor said breathe normally

 

[Lofty1984]

Welcome to the Cystoscopy club. And the doctor said breathe normally

I’m not breathing normally just reading this

 

[Christoph1945]

It's nowhere near as bad as our banter is implying, it's just a totally new experience for us blokes; as was the colonoscopy I had a couple of years ago.

Having been given the option of going under general anaesthetic, or Gas and Air, I opted for the Gas and Air, so I could drive my self home. Part way through the procedure, whilst I was being talked through all the bends and turns of the camera, I started to feel quite euphoric and all the lights on the machines started twinkle and dance before my eyes ....... and then ..... a loud female voice started calling my name ...... Chris! Chris! Chris come on back now and ease off the gas! High as a kite I was!

 

[john432]

Thanks for the replies and the direct messages. Here's my plan of action, going to buy about half a litre a day of pomegranate juice, decaffeinated tea and coffee, have ordered highish zink tablets, and pumpkin seed oil capsules from Holland and Barrett. And see if there is an improvement ,and if I can then maybe come off the tamsulosin. And yes going to get rid of some of the belly fat. So less eggs, no,or very few biscuits and cakes, and more fruit.

 

[Dry Rot]

Thanks for the replies and the direct messages. Here's my plan of action, going to buy about half a litre a day of pomegranate juice, decaffeinated tea and coffee, have ordered highish zink tablets, and pumpkin seed oil capsules from Holland and Barrett. And see if there is an improvement ,and if I can then maybe come off the tamsulosin. And yes going to get rid of some of the belly fat. So less eggs, no,or very few biscuits and cakes, and more fruit.

Get the op! 10 years since mine and no problems.

 

[Christoph1945]

Thanks for the replies and the direct messages. Here's my plan of action, going to buy about half a litre a day of pomegranate juice, decaffeinated tea and coffee, have ordered highish zink tablets, and pumpkin seed oil capsules from Holland and Barrett. And see if there is an improvement ,and if I can then maybe come off the tamsulosin. And yes going to get rid of some of the belly fat. So less eggs, no,or very few biscuits and cakes, and more fruit.

Sounds like a good plan but take care that you don't over dose on anything.

I will probably be just a few steps behind you and will get some pomegranate juice and pumpkin seeds tomorrow and see if things improve. I have no difficulty passing urine, no blood in the urine, no discomfort or pain on passing urine, but can only just make it to the loo sometimes, before me blooomin bladder starts to take on a mind of its own! At 5' 10" and 15 stone, I suppose that I could also do with losing a bit of weight.

 

[Christoph1945]

Get the op! 10 years since mine and no problems.

What do they actually do?

 

[Dry Rot]

What do they actually do?

The prostate is evaporated by the laser. Google "PVP Green Light Laser Surgery". Lots of information, also reviews by patients.

PVP GreenLight Laser surgery (photovaporisation of the prostate) | Urology | Circle Health Group

PVP GreenLight laser surgery is an alternative, very safe method of treating the bladder outflow obstruction suffered by men with enlarged prostate glands.

www.bmihealthcare.co.uk

 

[Christoph1945]

Thanks for that, I will take a peek.