Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

[sardine]

Hi, I'm 52 years old, and for more than 5 years, I've been experiencing the following symptoms: feeling like my bladder doesn't empty completely, frequent urination, and a weak urine stream. I've already had my prostate checked, and it's benign. I usually take Silodosin 7 mg, but it doesn't seem to be working as well anymore.

 

Could you advise me on an alternative treatment ?

 

 

Cheers

[BritManToo]

17 minutes ago, sardine said:

Could you advise me on an alternative treatment ?

0.5g of cannabis smoked before bed every night

60 percent Indica hybrid or higher works best.

[FolkGuitar]

I can tell you what works for me.

I didn't care for the side effects of the meds that a doctor prescribed for me, so I went more 'natural.'  I found the following combination to be very effective for 'me;'

Saw Palmetto extract once a day - no side effects - Lazada

Pumpkinseed oil once a day - no side effects - Lazada

1/2 tab of generic Sildenafil. Every other day - Drug store  -  Pleasant, beneficial side effects... 🙂

(Do NOT use if you have heart problems or high blood pressure.)

 

That said, each item by itself did NOT work for 'me' for this problem. I tried using each by itself on recommendation from various sources, but only the combination of the three reduced the problem. I've been using these for the past 5 years, and still only wake up once a night most nights. Occasionally twice.  Very effective and inexpensive way to manage the situation.

[scubascuba3]

16 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

1/2 tab of generic Sildenafil. Every other day - Drug store  -  Pleasant, beneficial side effects... 🙂

(Do NOT use if you have heart problems or high blood pressure.)

Risky for those with very low blood pressure and those with uncontrolled hypertension 

[save the frogs]

13 hours ago, sardine said:

Could you advise me on an alternative treatment ?

 

I cannot advise based on extensive knowledge or personal experience as I have not had this issue.

 

I can only advise based on my general philosophy, which is that herbal interventions (if available) are often/sometimes/perhaps/maybe better than pharmaceutical interventions.

 

Because pharmaceutical interventions will only tweak the symptoms, but herbal interventions will support the body's natural healing system. 

 

So a search on iHerb brings up the following. However, these generally do not mix well with pharmaceuticals so if you go down this route, you will need to stop the drugs. 

 

What I do is look at the ingredient list and then look up each ingredient to see what it does in the body and see if you can match it to one of your symptoms. 

 

[save the frogs]

Or this ?? 

 

[Will B Good]

I was prescribed Duodart........but chickened out from taking it.......not a huge fan of meds if I can avoid them.

 

That was four years ago......don't take anything now........touch wood....getting away with it.