Very much bored of it now....
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Just a bit of a vent / whinge, nothing to see here.
Since February I've been suffering with various and it is starting to wear a little thin.
In February I started experiencing a lump in my throat. Having been referred to the local ENT dept at Hospital via the 2 Week Pathway cancer service, it was found not to be anything serious. I still have the lump feeling, and I have a check up tomorrow, but it is likely to just be what is called a throat globus. I think I may also have developed GERD.
In April I had a UTI, which was treated with antibiotics, but despite being UTI free, I was still experiencing feelings of needing to urinate. My GP surgery sent me for a blood test inc PSA. The blood test was OK, but the PSA was high at 7.4 (it should be under 2.4). Back on the 2 weeks Pathway for cancer, this time for my prostate. I had an MRI 2 weeks ago and I have my follow up appointment next week to give me the results. The urination issue is mostly cleared up now and I'm optimistic that I do not have anything seriously wrong with my prostate.
Last Sunday (10th) I suddenly started to feel dizzy. While this has improved, it is still an ever present and is tiresome. It is worse when stationary / watching TV, and absolutely fine when in a car. I visited my GP surgery today who think I may have an ear infection, and I definitely know that my right ear is blocked behind the ear drum (I am currently almost deaf in my right ear as a result), so I have been prescribed antibiotics. I am hoping it is an infection, as I've had a blocked ear for years before and I never had this.
My whinge is because I'd just like to go a few weeks without having any issues. It's tiresome rolling from one issue to the next, and I'd just like it to go away. I know it's all pretty minor stuff in the grand scheme of things, but when you're not 100% it is miserable.
Whinge over.
Since February I've been suffering with various and it is starting to wear a little thin.
In February I started experiencing a lump in my throat. Having been referred to the local ENT dept at Hospital via the 2 Week Pathway cancer service, it was found not to be anything serious. I still have the lump feeling, and I have a check up tomorrow, but it is likely to just be what is called a throat globus. I think I may also have developed GERD.
In April I had a UTI, which was treated with antibiotics, but despite being UTI free, I was still experiencing feelings of needing to urinate. My GP surgery sent me for a blood test inc PSA. The blood test was OK, but the PSA was high at 7.4 (it should be under 2.4). Back on the 2 weeks Pathway for cancer, this time for my prostate. I had an MRI 2 weeks ago and I have my follow up appointment next week to give me the results. The urination issue is mostly cleared up now and I'm optimistic that I do not have anything seriously wrong with my prostate.
Last Sunday (10th) I suddenly started to feel dizzy. While this has improved, it is still an ever present and is tiresome. It is worse when stationary / watching TV, and absolutely fine when in a car. I visited my GP surgery today who think I may have an ear infection, and I definitely know that my right ear is blocked behind the ear drum (I am currently almost deaf in my right ear as a result), so I have been prescribed antibiotics. I am hoping it is an infection, as I've had a blocked ear for years before and I never had this.
My whinge is because I'd just like to go a few weeks without having any issues. It's tiresome rolling from one issue to the next, and I'd just like it to go away. I know it's all pretty minor stuff in the grand scheme of things, but when you're not 100% it is miserable.
Whinge over.
Wacky Racer said:
Not a doctor, but pretty sure it will be an infection in your ears.
Good luck with the Prostate tests PSA tests are quite unreliable I have been told.
It's just a case of wait and see for the results.
Always better to catch things early.
Good luck.
The blocked ear is because I have dysfunctional eustachian tubes. They're usually stuck open, but I had surgery last year to help keep them closed. I do hope it's an infection. I do get a bit of pain in my blocked ear as well from time to time since Sunday.Good luck with the Prostate tests PSA tests are quite unreliable I have been told.
It's just a case of wait and see for the results.
Always better to catch things early.
Good luck.
Thanks - my prostate is the one thing I'm not worried about lol. I had the PSA test just over a week after the UTI cleared up so I know it'll be that, but as you say, better to know if it is something serious than not, and if it is, there is a high chance I have caught it early.
Cheers!!
Frustrating. It's the worry about one thing after another that can wear you down mentally. Don't forget to take time out for some "me-time." I don't mean have a w
k but doing stuff to cheer yourself up (ok, having a wk might be part of that). Go for a cycle/drive/whatever, do something cultural (museum, concert, etc) or go to the cinema.
k but doing stuff to cheer yourself up (ok, having a wk might be part of that). Go for a cycle/drive/whatever, do something cultural (museum, concert, etc) or go to the cinema.mcelliott said:
Severe anxiety can cause all these things, once your body is stuck in the fight or flight mode it s very difficult to break free of it, especially bad when you start focusing or obsessing on one particular body part.
This is so true. I am sure long term on anti depressants really doesn't help, maybe other drugs long term too.Psa can be affected by anything, in my case not drinking enough water, hopefully in the OP case hopefully the infection.
Keeping active and drinking more water helps, I can go for too many hours if I am busy, especially driving, but as soon as I sit on the Sofa, I just want to sleep, even on a day like today when I did f
k all except visit friends and a bit of shopping on the way home. Never under estimate the value of regular good sleep at night.
Hoofy said:
Frustrating. It's the worry about one thing after another that can wear you down mentally. Don't forget to take time out for some "me-time." I don't mean have a wk but doing stuff to cheer yourself up (ok, having a wk might be part of that). Go for a cycle/drive/whatever, do something cultural (museum, concert, etc) or go to the cinema.
I would love to, but the constant feeling of feeling like sk but doing stuff to cheer yourself up (ok, having a wk might be part of that). Go for a cycle/drive/whatever, do something cultural (museum, concert, etc) or go to the cinema.t from this dizziness is tiring and doesn't make me feel like doing anything. Even watching TV is a chore. Wacky Racer said:
Not a doctor, but pretty sure it will be an infection in your ears.
Good luck with the Prostate tests PSA tests are quite unreliable I have been told.
It's just a case of wait and see for the results.
Always better to catch things early.
Good luck.
Follow up for my MRI later today with the urologist. Really hoping for good news.Good luck with the Prostate tests PSA tests are quite unreliable I have been told.
It's just a case of wait and see for the results.
Always better to catch things early.
Good luck.
I've started antibiotics for my ear as the nurse practitioner at my GP surgery thought I may have an ear infection. 2 days in and no improvements yet, but it's early days.
TheAngryDog said:
Hoofy said:
Frustrating. It's the worry about one thing after another that can wear you down mentally. Don't forget to take time out for some "me-time." I don't mean have a wk but doing stuff to cheer yourself up (ok, having a wk might be part of that). Go for a cycle/drive/whatever, do something cultural (museum, concert, etc) or go to the cinema.
I would love to, but the constant feeling of feeling like sk but doing stuff to cheer yourself up (ok, having a wk might be part of that). Go for a cycle/drive/whatever, do something cultural (museum, concert, etc) or go to the cinema.t from this dizziness is tiring and doesn't make me feel like doing anything. Even watching TV is a chore. Sympathies.
I had a UTI about a year ago, which progressed over the course of a day from "hmm, that's uncomfortable" to shaking violently in A&E and being admitted for 3 days of IV antibiotics for a kidney infection. I had two recurrences of UTI symptoms over the next few weeks, the second time resulting in a disturbing quantity of frank blood in my pee, so I got an urgent cancer referral. I was seen at the Marsden in Chelsea - in one visit they did urine and blood tests, urine flow measurement, external examination, camera up the dick, digital prostate exam, MRI with contrast. I had one kidney function blood test parameter out of normal, which they retested at the other Marsden site and found OK, and then got the all clear for everything. It was by a mile the best and most efficient service I've ever had from the NHS, just outstanding. I think the quickness and efficiency and the clarity and timeliness of communications reduced the stress as much as one can reasonably hope for.
I had a UTI about a year ago, which progressed over the course of a day from "hmm, that's uncomfortable" to shaking violently in A&E and being admitted for 3 days of IV antibiotics for a kidney infection. I had two recurrences of UTI symptoms over the next few weeks, the second time resulting in a disturbing quantity of frank blood in my pee, so I got an urgent cancer referral. I was seen at the Marsden in Chelsea - in one visit they did urine and blood tests, urine flow measurement, external examination, camera up the dick, digital prostate exam, MRI with contrast. I had one kidney function blood test parameter out of normal, which they retested at the other Marsden site and found OK, and then got the all clear for everything. It was by a mile the best and most efficient service I've ever had from the NHS, just outstanding. I think the quickness and efficiency and the clarity and timeliness of communications reduced the stress as much as one can reasonably hope for.
Stay strong dude, sorry it clichés, but rest, make time for yourself, sunny weekend ahead go for walk with family in countryside, have BBQ, ease up on booze. Minimise doom scrolling, if TV tiring read a book or listen to music
I'm 14 years into a hellish health journey so full sympathies. It's good to whine, stay strong and best of luck
I'm 14 years into a hellish health journey so full sympathies. It's good to whine, stay strong and best of luck
Had the follow up for my prostate MRi.
Unknown is the best answer I have at the moment.
It's a Gleason grade 3 growth I have. May or may not be cancer.
I've had another PSA test, so if the numbers go down, no biopsy. Numbers go up, biopsy.
The nurse I saw didn't believe it was anything sinister, certainly didn't have the attitude of it being bad, and given my lack of family history of cancer, they feel it is unlikely to be it. They advised not to biopsy currently. I'm not massively worried.
Now to sort the dizziness out.
Unknown is the best answer I have at the moment.
It's a Gleason grade 3 growth I have. May or may not be cancer.
I've had another PSA test, so if the numbers go down, no biopsy. Numbers go up, biopsy.
The nurse I saw didn't believe it was anything sinister, certainly didn't have the attitude of it being bad, and given my lack of family history of cancer, they feel it is unlikely to be it. They advised not to biopsy currently. I'm not massively worried.
Now to sort the dizziness out.
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