Prostate cancer

[Rory Bluelow]

Just been to GP, my PSA was low and my prostate felt normal. No pain when examined and gp thinks symptoms are caused by irritable bladder so will try medication to see if it stops them.

That’s good News. I’m hoping for a similar outcome.
I’m currently having urology investigations to find the cause of recurrent urine infections - which are becoming more frequent (Four so far this year) but milder in nature.My symptoms are similar to those of an over-active bladder. Urgency and frequency but no burning sensation and no dribbles/hesitancy in these latest bouts. (Very) thorough prostate exam by Urologist who advised slightly enlarged prostate but said as normal for my age(68) and pronounced it healthy. My GP suggested bladder camera having already been ultrasound checked and cleared for stones and voiding issues. Never a trace of blood in urine and have been getting infections for 15 years or so. Used to be one every year or two.
Bit of a mystery at the moment.
Japs eye meets camera next Monday !
Also have to say this is a great thread in helping getting men to address these issues.

 

[kaz7]

Woke up with a pain up my arse last night...yeah, yeah...i know there are loads of jokes that could follow that. But it wasn't funny!! Like a spasm. Extreme pain and then I passed out. My mind went all weird and I thought I was a goner. When I came around, I had a hissing sound in my ears and the sweat was pouring off me. Started dry vomiting continuously for 5 mins. Not nice, but I've looked it up and it's a known thing. Some mad name that I can't remember. Felt ok when i woke this morning.
I know it's not connected to the Prostate, but I couldn't find a relative thread to share my arse pain.

I get the arse spasm now and again , never passed out though !

 

[Marklr]

I get the arse spasm now and again , never passed out though !

It was a bit extreme. I've had it before, so I kind of knew. I thought i was having a stroke when i passed out though...my mind totally collapsed for a few seconds! I've looked it up and some people do pass out with it. haha. Fcuking wimps, aren't we?
Doctor Google said there was nothing to worry about ;)

 

[kaz7]

It was a bit extreme. I've had it before, so I kind of knew. I thought i was having a stroke when i passed out though...my mind totally collapsed for a few seconds! I've looked it up and some people do pass out with it. haha. Fcuking wimps, aren't we?
Doctor Google said there was nothing to worry about ;)

Honestly you men are wimps, lol. It is excruciating though , doesnt last for long but doesnt half bring tears to the eyes, ha

 

[Marklr]

Honestly you men are wimps, lol. It is excruciating though , doesnt last for long but doesnt half bring tears to the eyes, ha

Yep. It wakes you up in the middle of the night. Maybe twice a year? A visit from the phantom bum spasm fiend! I don't like passing out...it doesn't feel good.

 

[mackenzie]

Yep. It wakes you up in the middle of the night. Maybe twice a year? A visit from the phantom bum spasm fiend! I don't like passing out...it doesn't feel good.

I get that, and it's not nice :-(
First got it back in 1986 when I was 22, the night before I started at a new workplace. Get it about twice a year now, as you say.
It's definitely anxiety/stress related (for me anyway). Has got less severe as I get older but I found that walking around, making a drink of hot milk and having a cig helped ;-)

 

[Marklr]

I get that, and it's not nice :-(
First got it back in 1986 when I was 22, the night before I started at a new workplace. Get it about twice a year now, as you say.
It's definitely anxiety/stress related (for me anyway). Has got less severe as I get older but I found that walking around, making a drink of hot milk and having a cig helped ;-)

I just put my hand up there and give the rogue muscle a little tickle. Usually does the job. Can get a bit messy ;)
Painkillers are useless as by the time they kick in, the spasm has eased off. Must be more common than I thought.

 

[CTID1988]

I call the arse spasm "The Phantom Shagger". Feels like a ghost has bummed you

 

[dronefromsector7G]

I call the arse spasm "The Phantom Shagger". Feels like a ghost has bummed you

 

[mackenzie]

I just put my hand up there and give the rogue muscle a little tickle. Usually does the job. Can get a bit messy ;)
Painkillers are useless as by the time they kick in, the spasm has eased off. Must be more common than I thought.

Pretty sure mine is Proctalgia Fugax