My knee is a mess according to the MRI I had on Friday, so I will be going to an orthopedic doctor to fix it one way or another. Worst case: knee replacement surgery.
Annual check up showed a high PSA, so I went to a urologist yesterday and he scheduled me for an MRI to see what’s wrong with my prostate. Worst case: prostate cancer. After seeing the urologist, they tested my PSA again and it was in the standard normal range. Go figure.
All this is so depressing, but I guess things could be worse. To cheer myself up, I bought a drop-dead gorgeous cocktail dress from Venus that I hope I will have an occasion to wear out once this all blows over.
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| I love photos like this one – a cisgender female happily hanging out with her femulating significant other. |
Good luck with the prostate. I had mine removed after aggressive cancer a little over a year ago...and no recurrence since.
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DeleteI'm so sorry to hear of all these ongoing health problems. But retail therapy is often the best therapy! Hope you and your wife are 100% soon. Sue x
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DeleteSo sorry - hang in - Shopping works for me
ReplyDeleteIt's not a cure, but it sure helps!
DeleteThe worst part of a false-positive cancer screening is that the word "cancer" is spoken. I'm glad it was negative and glad your wife is getting better. Good luck with your ortho. (P.S., can't wait to see the new dress, too 😉)
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DeleteGlad your wife is on the mend.
ReplyDeleteWill knee surgery allow you to wear heels again?
I have been wearing 3 and 4-inch heels for weeks now. Surgery might move me up to 5-inch heels!
DeleteI’m no expert but if you dont mind a suggestion. Ask the Urologist if PSA levels are a good way to predict prostate cancer. I think I recall awhile back some debate on this in the field. I also think a trend needs to be seen over many months of consecutively rising PSA levels to be of concern. Another question to ask. Best wishes on your knee
ReplyDeleteMy urologist told me that PSA is not the best indicator of prostate health, so that is why he scheduled me for an MRI.
DeleteYeah, I wish the best for you and your wife, Stana. In 2013, I was told by a specialist that - although I had indicators for Lupus in my system - that as I was male, I only had a less than 10% of having the disease and that I didn't have it because it usually only occurs in females. I tried to argue with the doctor but he said that I didn't have it. I had the rashes years before then but he dismissed my concerns. This year, the classic symptoms have shown up around my eyes and face for the first time. Effing idiots...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tanit. Sorry about the idiots (they're everywhere!).
DeleteI hope you continue to mend as well as your wife. Both of you will stay in our prayers, speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteYes, retail shopping always works, lovely dress, hope to see you in it soon.
Thank you, Davina.
DeleteThanks for keeping us posted, as you say, this shall pass. Hoping for the best result in all cases!
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DeleteThanks for keeping us posted, as you say, this shall pass. Hoping for the best result in all cases!
ReplyDeleteHave your PSA checked... and keep vigilant as you age. I got prostate cancer and it is under remission. -- Deborah Sawyer
ReplyDeleteI have my PSA checked ever year. This year was the first time it was abnormal.
DeleteOh Sweetie - what a roller coaster ride. My prayers are with you and yours for good results, good decisions, and for peace of mind.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie.
DeleteLike I've said to friends, "My warranty expired at age 65, so I had to take this old body into 'the shop' for repairs more often. Now at age 80, even my extended warranty has run out! Now I take even more of those trips to 'the shop'."
ReplyDeleteA number of years ago I had a series of high PSA tests. The prostate cancer docs took many biopsies, didn't find anything and put me on Finasteride. So much for my libido, but I got my two cute little B-Cup breasts as a sort of a trade-off. My GP took me off the drug because of some flawed tests that previously called for the treatment I was getting. Fortunately, my "girls" are still here, perky as ever.
I recently had a high PSA test (more than 20 years past my previous episode), followed by two normal PSA tests. The Urologist called it "Prostatitus". No action was taken and PSA tests continue to be in the normal range.
We have several ladies in our Meetup group who have had knee replacements. They scoot around on their heels as well, if not even better than they did pre-surgery.
Mot people I know who have been treated for those high PSA tests have been taken care of with medication. Ask the doc about medication. Unless the doc knows about Stana, you probably don't need to mention you'd be thrilled to have larger breasts. Catching prostate cancer early, if it turns out that way, most often leads to successful surgery and recovery. You're doing a good job of staying ahead of the curve, a very good thing when it comes to maintaining your health and well-being. Knee replacement works and the only aftereffect should be a scar. So, if any treatments or procedures are called for, I wish you a quick return to traipsing around in your heels and an upgrade to a C-cup.
Thank you, Mikki.
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ReplyDeleteIt seems that MD's have varying opinions on what constitutes a 'bad' PSA number. My neighbor's doc said his was OK, the urologist said NOT OK, and did a biopsy-- and the biopsy was positive.
Find another urologist and ask for a PSA or see if you can find a clinic that will do the job for you personally for a reasonable fee. KEEP YOUR OWN RECORDS.
Whenever I get any blood test, I ALWAYS ask for the PSA, and then pay the bill (minor bucks) when due.
After over two years since the robotic prostatectomy surgery, the PSA is 0.00.
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Thank you! You are so correct! My brother in law had a low PSA but still had prostate cancer, so there is no substitute for being pro active and taking control of your health!
DeleteMy urologist is not a big fan of PSA and has me scheduled for an MRI.
DeleteKind of ironic that we girls can have prostate problems isn't it? I've had two prostate biopsies both negative. I am on Finasteride to keep my PSA down, which incidentally many times tends to increase estrogen levels in seniors like me. (Not complaining!) I would still encourage you to have an MRI (and if you are really concerned a biopsy) because a low PSA is not necessarily a clean bill of health. Hopefully you will be lucky like me and have a Urologist who is female with small hands (LOL)!
ReplyDeleteI just came from a happy hour with the girls. We discussed your situation and all agree you should insist on a more thorough screening than a PSA. We are all senior femulators and have been there!
ReplyDeleteI am scheduled for an MRI later this month.
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