July 2018
Following my Brachytherapy procedure in September 2015 I’m still take a small dose of Tamulosin (1 x 400 microgram capsule per day) to counteract the swelling effects of my Prostate. It’s working well and at some time in the near future I will try to reduce the dose.
I had a blood test at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath (UK) last week and I’ll get the results when I see Dr Wheatley at the end of the month. I’m hoping that there will be a reduction compared with October’s result 1.2.
My next telephone consultation with the Prostate nurses at St Lukes, Guildford is due in October. I’m sent a simple health questionnaire prior to the consultation and we discuss any changes since the last one. I haven’t had any major problems but I have noticed a little pain when urinating and a slight increase in frequency. I’m not unduly worried about this though.
I’m still taking various medications for my Pituatory problem. Cabergoline, Levothyroxine & Tostran and I’m hoping that I can reduce these.
August 2018 - Well, I received my PSA results and instead of falling it has raised slightly from 1.2 to 1.4. I spoke to Claire at St Lukes and she assured me that a slight variation is quite normal.
Over the last couple of weeks I have noticed some other issues. I’ve had to run to the loo for a wee several times and it’s been quite painful.
Also the flow of urine is weaker than normal and I’ve had a little pain in my lower abdomen. (Not enough to worry me or require medication).
On Tuesday this week I spoke to St Lukes and they suggested that I visit Prof. Langley’s Urology clinic next Monday for another PSA blood test and a urine flow test and it will give me the opportunity to discuss everything.
I’ll update in due course.
Loving this hot weather.
Following my Brachytherapy procedure in September 2015 I’m still take a small dose of Tamulosin (1 x 400 microgram capsule per day) to counteract the swelling effects of my Prostate. It’s working well and at some time in the near future I will try to reduce the dose.
I had a blood test at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath (UK) last week and I’ll get the results when I see Dr Wheatley at the end of the month. I’m hoping that there will be a reduction compared with October’s result 1.2.
My next telephone consultation with the Prostate nurses at St Lukes, Guildford is due in October. I’m sent a simple health questionnaire prior to the consultation and we discuss any changes since the last one. I haven’t had any major problems but I have noticed a little pain when urinating and a slight increase in frequency. I’m not unduly worried about this though.
I’m still taking various medications for my Pituatory problem. Cabergoline, Levothyroxine & Tostran and I’m hoping that I can reduce these.
August 2018 - Well, I received my PSA results and instead of falling it has raised slightly from 1.2 to 1.4. I spoke to Claire at St Lukes and she assured me that a slight variation is quite normal.
Over the last couple of weeks I have noticed some other issues. I’ve had to run to the loo for a wee several times and it’s been quite painful.
Also the flow of urine is weaker than normal and I’ve had a little pain in my lower abdomen. (Not enough to worry me or require medication).
On Tuesday this week I spoke to St Lukes and they suggested that I visit Prof. Langley’s Urology clinic next Monday for another PSA blood test and a urine flow test and it will give me the opportunity to discuss everything.
I’ll update in due course.
Loving this hot weather.
