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Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 25 Apr 2021, 04:21
by Stanley
I heard that report too Peter. Malaria is the forgotten killer and beats Covid by a country mile year after year adding up to many millions of deaths plus the debilitating effects on those who survive.
If the vaccine works it's wonderful news.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 06 May 2021, 09:55
by Big Kev
Sue wrote: 15 Apr 2021, 06:14
Marilyn wrote: 14 Apr 2021, 10:47 Hubby has one every year. (Has never had a prostate problem despite two occurrences of bladder cancer)
So does Bob, his dad died of prostate cancer
Don't have 100% reliance on a PSA test highlighting an issue, if something doesn't feel right get it looked at

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 06 May 2021, 10:13
by Marilyn
Of course.
But I take it you are talking about physical symptoms? Despite two episodes of bladder cancer, hubby has never had prostate symptoms.
Different beasts, as they say. :good:

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 06 May 2021, 21:56
by Sue
Big Kev wrote: 06 May 2021, 09:55
Sue wrote: 15 Apr 2021, 06:14
Marilyn wrote: 14 Apr 2021, 10:47 Hubby has one every year. (Has never had a prostate problem despite two occurrences of bladder cancer)
So does Bob, his dad died of prostate cancer
Don't have 100% reliance on a PSA test highlighting an issue, if something doesn't feel right get it looked at
Absolutely, monitored regularly .

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 06:20
by Big Kev
I had a prostate biopsy on Wednesday after an MRI picked up an abnormality, despite being pumped full of antibiotics I now have a UTI. I'm not at my best today...

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 07:07
by Wendyf
Not good Kev, Col is suffering from a UTI as well at the moment..... :sad:

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 07:40
by Big Kev
He has my sympathy, I've stopped shivering now. I have someone bringing me some antibiotics later so hopefully they'll do the job.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 08:03
by Wendyf
When do you expect to get results from the biopsy?

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 08:10
by Big Kev
Wendyf wrote: 07 May 2021, 08:03 When do you expect to get results from the biopsy?
Next Friday.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 08:11
by Stanley
Funny things UTIs.... I had a really serious one 30 years ago, the pain was so bad it dropped me and I couldn't move. I had a lady doctor at the time and she was brilliant. She must have hit it with exactly the right treatment and I have never had another one since. not even during all the cancer treatment, my Macmillan Nurse told me that I was the only patient she had ever had that was always completely clear of infection, evidently it's very common (as Col knows all too well and from the sound of it so do you Kev.) I wish both of you a speedy recovery, I always said that that bout of Cystitis was the worst pain I ever had in my life.....
Just seen your post Kev. Best of luck with the results!

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 08:38
by Big Kev
Stanley wrote: 07 May 2021, 08:11 Just seen your post Kev. Best of luck with the results!
Thank you. Prostate cancer affects 1 in 7 men in the UK so one of us had to have it.
Dependent on what treatment is required I will be making use of my medical insurance to take the load off the NHS.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 09:59
by PanBiker
All the best with your results Kev and any treatment required.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 10:01
by Big Kev
PanBiker wrote: 07 May 2021, 09:59 All the best with your results Kev and any treatment required.
Thanks Ian.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 10:08
by PanBiker
Just a thought Kev. Bosom Friends have a library of information booklets on all type of cancer, jury still out of course but if you need me to get you some literature just ask. We are coming through Foulridge this afternoon to the election count so I could deliver on our way through.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 10:10
by Big Kev
Thanks Ian. I'll see what the results bring next week first :good:

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 10:16
by PanBiker
Aye, no point putting the cart before the horse. I hope you a re feeling better soon.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 07 May 2021, 11:56
by chinatyke
Best wishes for the best outcome, Kev, and I hope the antibiotics do the trick for your UTI.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 08 May 2021, 03:18
by Stanley
Kev. According to the statistics most men die with cancer but not because of so the odds are I have it as well but no signs. Good luck with it if it is cancer, let's hope it is one of the slow ones.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 08 May 2021, 04:30
by Cathy
Fingers crossed for the best outcome for you Big Kev.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 10 May 2021, 06:23
by Big Kev
Thank you, roll on Friday. The antibiotics for the UTI look to be kicking in, I'm starting to feel human again 😎. I had some roast chicken and vegetables last night, didn't manage the whole plate but it was a lot more than the small bowls of porridge I have been eating. I could have quite easily not bothered eating at all but the drugs have to be taken with food. The initial concerns of the medical staff, on the 111 hotline, was sepsis as the infection came on so quickly but a few questions (as I hung my head over the toilet) pretty much ruled it out. I might even go back to work tomorrow :biggrin2:

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 10 May 2021, 06:59
by Wendyf
Glad you are feeling better Kev, it's a long wait for results.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 10 May 2021, 07:14
by Big Kev
Wendyf wrote: 10 May 2021, 06:59 Glad you are feeling better Kev, it's a long wait for results.
Thanks Wendy, I don't do ill, I'm a terrible patient :biggrin2:
Certainly feels like it, the MRI only showed one 'anomaly' confined to the prostate so hopefully there's nowt to be seriously concerned about (he says with optimistic confidence).

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 10 May 2021, 07:48
by plaques
The Consultants have a very good idea what's going on and if they were unduly worried the biopsy would have been fast tracked for examination. Slow is often good news.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 10 May 2021, 07:59
by PanBiker
That's the premise I work on when I am waiting for the results of my MRI scans, not easy though, you want to know.

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

Posted: 10 May 2021, 08:01
by Big Kev
I can't even have a glass of beer or wine, while waiting, because of the antibiotics :biggrin2: