9 minutes ago, Jing Joe said:

To quickly reduce BPH try 1/2 desertspoon of turmeric plus 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in 1/2 glass water. Daily.  Incredible anti inflammatory.

Combination is synergistic, multiplying the Turmeric efficacy, and ejaculate as necessary.

Do get checked it is not a cancerous prostate.

Be wary of mechanical and drug interventions. Finger massage? dunno.

Even urologist digital exploration has limited access to complete circumference of the gland.     Anal ultrasound preferred option?

You didn't mention your PSA rating, which is only a partial indication anyway.

If cancer or not, take the harmless anti inflammatory.

How do I know? Been there, done that, 30 years now, and living comfortable life with a flow like a horse.    Well --- a small horse.   

 

 

 

 

 

22 hours ago, surreybloke said:

Would anyone care to shares any comments.    Dare I ask if it effected performance in the bedroom  ? 

Drop all processed foods and go on a raw vegetable/fruit diet for as long as possible, at least 2 weeks or even longer. Walk and or swim. Within the first week you’ll notice big changes, after 2 weeks you’ll be running like an firehose again.

34 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

 

BPH is nto an inflammatory condition.

 

You may be confusing it with prostatitis, which is inflammatory (and often an infection)

Well the anti inflammatory effects of the tumeric combo helps my diagnosed BPH. Stop it for 2 weeks then have the reduced flow again.  Whatever.. it works thanks kindly Sheryl.

45 minutes ago, Jing Joe said:

To quickly reduce BPH try 1/2 desertspoon of turmeric plus 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in 1/2 glass water. Daily.  Incredible systemic anti inflammatory.

Cinnamon is suggested as nonprescription medication in this medical study: Guidelines for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

58 minutes ago, ujayujay said:

Only surgery really helps. I did this 10 years ago. Nowadays it is a routine procedure and the risk is minimal. Today I can piss like a horse and fck like a Rabbit........

What surgery gamble did you go with?

MORCH... The hullabaloo about lead-adulterated tumeric (from some countries) poisioning people may have been unfounded propaganda and fake backup by self proclaimed experts. Hasn't killed me in my 120 years.

The strict food analysts world wide dont seem to have warned about it.

The heading that Turmeric is the culprit is misleading.

Take that probable B.S. with a "grain of salt".

 

2 minutes ago, Jing Joe said:

MORCH... The hullabaloo about lead-adulterated tumeric (from some countries) poisioning people may have been propaganda.

The heading that Turmeric is the culprit is misleading.

Take that probable B.S. with a "grain of salt".

 

 

I had a double serving of Bacon this morning....not worried much about any of this diet stuff.

Make changes when I have to, enjoy while I can.

 

Just remembered seeing that headline on here, after I read your post.

Frankly, don't put much stock in all this eat this herb, this spice and so on.

25 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

What surgery gamble did you go with?

 

So, your profile picture....couldn't resist:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhQSnDCPF10

So MORCH if you had a double serving of Bacon this morning.. you may have been unlucky enough to also have had a double dose of Sodium Nitrate and/or Sodium Nitrite preservatives which actually are carcinogenic. 

Well publicised for many years. Check it out. Good luck mate.

Just now, Jing Joe said:

So MORCH if you had a double serving of Bacon this morning.. you may have been unlucky enough to also have had a double dose of Sodium Nitrate and/or Sodium Nitrite preservatives which actually are carcinogenic. 

Well publicised for many years. Check it out. Good luck mate.

 

 

Yeah, that. I'll worry about it when I'm 6' under.

Or, I'll come here whining for advice later on.

One or the other.

On 11/6/2023 at 4:33 PM, surreybloke said:

Friends  I have a problem shared by many I think  .      My prostrate is getting a little large and causing issues and squeezing the pipe.    We are talking about what I think is known as BPH.   My UK doctor has put me on medication but it is not as effective as I would like.   Waiting lists for surgery are probably long.    Has anyone had surgery had surgery for this in Thailand.     Was it successful.    Would anyone care to shares any comments.    Dare I ask if it effected performance in the bedroom  ?  

If you do a search on the forum for the following: BPH, Rezum, prostate, TURP, iTind, Urolift, you will find many, many posts about your "problem" and the steps taken to resolve it using the above procedures and info on them.

 

I had a TURP in Epworth Hospital, Melbourne, back in 2010 or thereabouts and although it seemed to go smoothly at first, it wasn't all plain sailing. Prior to this I had tried various drugs like doxazosin, tamsulosin, finasteride and so on, and also put my misguided faith in things like saw palmetto, stinging nettle root and other witchcraft, none of which worked.

 

There should be enough information on those threads for you to get an answer to anything you are enquiring about.

 

And just to pass on some words of wisdom from my urologist in NZ; if you are going to have a TURP or anything of that ilk, find a urologist surgeon who has done many of them.

 

Good luck

 

1 minute ago, xylophone said:

And just to pass on some words of wisdom from my urologist in NZ; if you are going to have a TURP or anything of that ilk, find a urologist surgeon who has done many of them.

Would they even tell you the truth here

3 hours ago, Morch said:

 

'impotence and retrograde ejaculation.'

 

None of that, in my case - but there was an odd side-effect when started on medication. Brain gets aroused, equipment sort of gets the message later. As in 5-15 minutes later. Had a stupid situation with the ECG nurse - pretty as they come, almost cut from a manga cartoon, and hovering all over. No reaction. 10 minutes later an older model comes in, and starts with the blushing and giggling. Dosage was cut and issue resolved.

Apparently you are one of the lucky ones.

 

My urologist is also a highly experienced surgeon. When I pointed out his advice was against his best interests in terms of income, he said he would rather give sound advice.

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Apparently you are one of the lucky ones.

 

My urologist is also a highly experienced surgeon. When I pointed out his advice was against his best interests in terms of income, he said he would rather give sound advice.

 

Consulted two doctors here, two back home (both familiar with me and family). None had reservations on the level you describe.

I'm not an expert, and not saying what you posted is not true, incorrect or anything like that. Just giving my experience.

7 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

One problem is they seem to specialise in one operation method so guess what, they recommend that

I don't think you can generally state this. As someone with some insight (MD) I can agree that you can have a preference for a certain technique, but if you run into a condition for which it is not suitable you would refer. And also some conditions can adequately be dealt with in different ways. And finally, you can always go for a second opinion. But my main point is not to seek advice here. 

1 minute ago, Dirk Z said:

I don't think you can generally state this. As someone with some insight (MD) I can agree that you can have a preference for a certain technique, but if you run into a condition for which it is not suitable you would refer. And also some conditions can adequately be dealt with in different ways. And finally, you can always go for a second opinion. But my main point is not to seek advice here. 

 

Had to look up topic, thought your last line was about not seeking advice in Thailand, which sounded at odds with your post.

Saw your original one above, and agree.

 

I think such forums aren't too bad for getting some sort of initial info, or maybe references. But even the few posters who seem to know what they are talking about are still posters on an internet forum - think most doctors, even not the top ones, could do better through examination.

3 hours ago, Morch said:

 

Consulted two doctors here, two back home (both familiar with me and family). None had reservations on the level you describe.

I'm not an expert, and not saying what you posted is not true, incorrect or anything like that. Just giving my experience.

How old were you when you had the operation? Maybe my age is factored into the advice given.

8 hours ago, Jing Joe said:

So MORCH if you had a double serving of Bacon this morning.. you may have been unlucky enough to also have had a double dose of Sodium Nitrate and/or Sodium Nitrite preservatives which actually are carcinogenic. 

Well publicised for many years. Check it out. Good luck mate.

more  50year old debunked info 

I eat 1/2pack of bacon everyday and a minimum of 4 eggs (sometimes 6 -8)   along with a stick of butter

and usually 500grams of beef or lamb

ps,  if you're still worried .   Sloane's make great bacon   no nitrates

 

and then go watch some updated info...

Nitrate in Saliva: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7... Nitrate Regulation: https://goo.gl/HqK8sz Veg has more Nitrate than Meat: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... More Nitrate/Nitrite Regulation: https://goo.gl/1jNMHd History of Nitrate/Nitrite Curing: https://goo.gl/fE81ZL Great Blog about the Subject: https://goo.gl/k1DDH6

On 11/6/2023 at 5:20 AM, BritManToo said:

Forget the surgery, it's a last resort. I have been symptom free for the past 3 years after smoking 0.5gm of high THC Indica cannabis every evening just before bed. No other medications required.

It seems DR Brit man.  Prescribes weed for everything including sunburn, ingrown toenail’s, diarrhea, heart attack, etc etc etc!

happy to have his expertise on this forum!

13 hours ago, Dirk Z said:

Here we go again with all the amateur expert opinions. Don't seek advice here but go and see an experienced urologist. His office is where your problem belongs and is best taken care of. 

Sometimes it's comforting hearing from other blokes with a similar problem.

It kinda expands your knowledge of the problem a little and makes you more aware of the options so that when the Urologist does advise either medication or operation, you've been somewhat pre informed (so to speak).

6 hours ago, Dirk Z said:

I don't think you can generally state this. As someone with some insight (MD) I can agree that you can have a preference for a certain technique, but if you run into a condition for which it is not suitable you would refer. And also some conditions can adequately be dealt with in different ways. And finally, you can always go for a second opinion. But my main point is not to seek advice here. 

If a hospital only does one method and it's suitable the Dr will recommend it, where a better treatment available at another hospital won't be recommended 

Is the surgical route for BPH - complete removal of the prostate?

 

I was offered a Radical Prostatectomy for advanced prostate cancer.  I understand that the illness is totally different but if the surgical route is the same, you may need to consider whether or not you wish to remain active between the sheets.  I was told that they would do their best to spare the nerves that control your ability but there was no guarantee.

 

I went for Radio Therapy for that very reason - still no guarantees but a little less chance of damage and I was lucky. I don't think External Beam RT is an option for BPH but I believe some places are now using Transurethal Brachytherapy (a form of radio therapy) to treat it. Maybe worth discussing with your doctor?

 

 

Dr Rachael busts that theory.

 

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

If a hospital only does one method and it's suitable the Dr will recommend it, where a better treatment available at another hospital won't be recommended 

 

My experience is that doctors in a government hospital would be more likely to provide details about procedures and treatments not provided by the hospital, but may be available at private hospitals (more likely, such that they are aware of). Doctors in private hospitals, maybe less so.

6 hours ago, Luuk Chaai said:

more  50year old debunked info 

I eat 1/2pack of bacon everyday and a minimum of 4 eggs (sometimes 6 -8)   along with a stick of butter

and usually 500grams of beef or lamb

ps,  if you're still worried .   Sloane's make great bacon   no nitrates

 

and then go watch some updated info...

Nitrate in Saliva: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7... Nitrate Regulation: https://goo.gl/HqK8sz Veg has more Nitrate than Meat: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... More Nitrate/Nitrite Regulation: https://goo.gl/1jNMHd History of Nitrate/Nitrite Curing: https://goo.gl/fE81ZL Great Blog about the Subject: https://goo.gl/k1DDH6

 

I've no idea if it's that's true (all this nutrition stuff is boring) - but I want it to be.

Homer Simpson is my God, and you hereby anointed as His prophet.

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

If a hospital only does one method and it's suitable the Dr will recommend it, where a better treatment available at another hospital won't be recommended 

In my experience if there is a better method you will also want to use it. That's what continuous education is for. 

I take something like this for inflammation:

https://carlylenutritionals.com/products/turmeric-curcumin-complex-3000-mg-capsules-180-count

I still take generic Flomax for peepee too much at night.

 

If people are considering going the tumeric route do a little research first, look for words like rhizome and curcumin. 

1 hour ago, Dirk Z said:

In my experience if there is a better method you will also want to use it. That's what continuous education is for. 

Remember this is about Thailand, couldn't care less about another country

8 hours ago, MangoKorat said:

Is the surgical route for BPH - complete removal of the prostate?

 

I was offered a Radical Prostatectomy for advanced prostate cancer.  I understand that the illness is totally different but if the surgical route is the same, you may need to consider whether or not you wish to remain active between the sheets.  I was told that they would do their best to spare the nerves that control your ability but there was no guarantee.

 

I went for Radio Therapy for that very reason - still no guarantees but a little less chance of damage and I was lucky. I don't think External Beam RT is an option for BPH but I believe some places are now using Transurethal Brachytherapy (a form of radio therapy) to treat it. Maybe worth discussing with your doctor?

 

 

No, it is not.

 

Conventional surgery is a resection not removal.   They just trim away excess tissue which is blocking the urethra https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/turp/about/pac-20384880

 

Alternative treatments also reduce some tissue to shrink size, through various methods.

 

Brachytherapy and other forms of radiation are nto used for BPH

On 11/6/2023 at 11:00 PM, bignok said:

Better to try natural first. Silly having operations first.

I had a similar problem 4 years ago and my doctor prescribed medication. I'm not good at taking tablets and so a Google search indicated, diet and exercise. 

I started a Keto and Mediterranean style diet and started walking most days. 

Within 4 months, my weight dropped 12kg (+/- 25lbs) my health improved, no more stop go toilet breaks and, more importantly, in consultation with my doctor, no more medication. It's been that way since.