Ah ha, now I remember why we didn't use the Flomax in the first place, because it could perhaps cause cognitive problems and how would I know if it was the drug or the disease? It's all coming back to me now. Shoot, maybe I am suffering cognitive problems that I don't remember these things in the first place. I may ask for the Proscar and hope for the reduced sex drive, double bonus. Divvi, thanks for your rational perspective on this.
I'm sort of flying blind here since I have no real first hand experience with treatment of an enlarged prostate, but why all this talk about laser surgery when other procedures would seem to promise better results? My urologist recommends a procedure where radio frequency energy heats the prostate tissue while water is circulated in a catheter inserted into the urethra to keep surrounding tissue cool enough not to be damaged. I just Googled "prostate surgery rf energy" and got lots of hits -- here's one that describes lots of such procedures: http://www.urologychannel.com/prostate/bph/treatment_therm.shtml
Jules, fyi: My husband has used Flomax for years...it increases his stream and he can "go" much easier. It helps him completely empty his bladder as well. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 5 years ago, and he was taking Flomax then. His Neurologist is highly regarded in the field of Alz. Research and Treatment and she had no problem with him taking Flomax. It makes that part of his life much more comfortable and - he is still continent for the most part. (On our road trip, having to stop and go in public facilities was a challenge).
nancy, wasnt your DH having low BP lately? check with dr about the flomax as a possible cause. we had to change after using it for some time due to that. just in case. divvi
DH has been on Proscar (went generic as soon as available) for years. Check ups have been clear, re: cancer and he's been totally continent until recently. The continence loss is I am sure to his dementia. When he finally agreed to see a Dr. it was so bad he was in the john every 15 mins. 'round the clock. Quick physical exam each year, and a blood test for the antigen related to the problem. I was told men in their 60's are good with a level lower than 4. His is .62. No question of any negative effects has ever been raised.
Up-date: gave up and took him to the er this morning for uti test and blood work. Nothing. Got permission to up his Seroquel and carry on. Was informed we have no services to help here in our valley other than hospice and if I try to hire someone without training and a license who is exposed to some form of violence, I could be sued. the ER doctor did however give me a copy of the 36 hour day. Yay. Sounds like we are up s--t creek without a paddle.
Great doctor....he shud have given you a book on Karate....you already know the 36hr day... You may be up a creek, but we are all lurking here and have lots of paddles to help you.
jules that sounds about par for the course. you take them in for help and come out money wasted and back to square one with no more help that when you took them in. at least no uti. you coulda done the uti strip test AZZO for 2doll at home! talk to his dr about uppinng the meds. nothing else to do. paddling, paddling! upstream like salmon; divvi
I like the idea of Karate.........although if I gave him a chop in self defense would someone scream elder abuse? Divvi, I think I will invest in some strips to have on hand to rule that out first thing. Hmmm, salmon sounds good for dinner...................