Prostate check

[Kurt.]

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This is the doctor right?

She had a moustache just like that

 

[DualityNSNO]

She had a moustache just like that

Hopefully the hands weren't as delicate as those, otherwise you'd engulf the chair, not sit on it.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

How predictable.

Kurt + ostensibly sensible thread = turns into sea of jokes about anal probes.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

Yay !!!! Another lighthearted and fun thread on this here fine forum.
Long story short, been suffering for a few months with constant abdominal pains and a few other symptoms so finally bit the bullet today and got it checked, my mates findings were inconclusive so I think I’ll go to the doctor instead….. only kidding…. Seriously, went to the doc and luckily it was a slim fingered lady GP rather than a Prince Charles handed bloke.
Went through the indignity and embarrassment of the arl bum hole break in first and then had a few other checks… doc wasn’t happy so sent me straight to the hospital who were great. Had a few more tests and examinations (not another one of them thankfully) but I was at the docs, sent to hospital, got seen to and was home within 6 hours. Excellent service. More blood tests and stuff next week and getting tested for celiac disease too which ain’t great but hey ho, I’d rather change my diet than be in constant discomfort and pain.

Anyhow ,,, what I’m saying is don’t be embarrassed to get checked guys, it’s intrusive yes, but the benefits long term far outweigh that 1 minute of indignity. Better catching things early than putting it off (gives ironic thumbs up)

Oddly enough have my first check up later this morning after experiencing some lower abdominal pains for a few weeks. Made the appointment for some tests but feel fine now after cutting right down on booze and caffeine.

Will keep everyone updated

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

Still one of the funniest things I've seen on telly. "Now you are a doctor?"

 

[Bishop Thumpety-Thump]

My GP is 6’6” and has hands like Andre the Giant. When I turned 50 and went for my check I was delighted that he had a young, slender student doctor doing a placement. The young lad wasn’t sure if he was feeling anything and had to get my doctor to double check. Very uncomfortable.

Good service though, I left a review on their website, two thumbs in.

 

[Littlesue]

All the best x

 

[DualityNSNO]

Still one of the funniest things I've seen on telly. "Now you are a doctor?"

Karl's got some unintentional gems to be honest, I still rewatch some episodes occasionally.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Oddly enough have my first check up later this morning after experiencing some lower abdominal pains for a few weeks. Made the appointment for some tests but feel fine now after cutting right down on booze and caffeine.

Will keep everyone updated

Pics please.

 

[The T-Dex]

So you're saying I can get a lady to stick her finger up my bottom and I don't have to pay for it?

Game changer

Depends if you are private or not.

 

[bigjonny]

When we first started doing MRI scans of the prostate 30 years ago, to obtain the images one of these went up your bum and was inflated , things have moved on since then.

 

[DualityNSNO]

When we first started doing MRI scans of the prostate 30 years ago, to obtain the images one of these went up your bum and was inflated , things have moved on since then.
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Don't threaten me with a good time

 

[blueconverse]

Had the finger and then the camera a year or so ago. Lucky boy I know. The worst bit of the camera is the drink you have to take the night before. Its very effective. The camera is more uncomfortable than painful but what really is amazing is how good the numbing agent is

 

[The Binman]

With the celiac, how soon after diagnosis and a change in diet did you start to feel normal’ again… what I mean is no pain, no discomfort etc

I started to notice change after a couple of weeks, but its gradual. Some dont notice much at all. What you do notice, if you accidentally do eat gluten after a while is the attack is more severe.

Some recommend taking dairy out of your diet also, as that can aggrivate. Only for a period though, say 6 months, then slowly start back on it. As it turned out i am lactose intolerant also, a happy accident say!!

But overall it can take up to 2 years to feel normal.

I would recommend taking vitamins, such as vit d3, b12, c, and magnesium to start. These can assist, d3 most important as the conduit for your body to process other vitamins. As initially your body will be limited to what it can process due to your villi being flat and affected.

If you need any further info, feel free to ask, ive been at this for about 13 yrs so am fairly offay with most things.

Good luck.

 

[Dixieslaces]

Just been through this and on A Fast Track service as offered in Northants, PSA tests are rising regularly but last months did drop a tad, got a flow rate test next week, then more bloods and see if they wanna do biopsies, MRI showed just enlarged(which I have to say, hadn't applied anywhere else as my old fella retreated like the Italians after the Recral Probe!!) and no sign of cancer, which is a positive.

If you need a pee and in a queue behind me, try and find another bog, as the stream is slower than a Gomes surging run!

Anyway, all the very best @Kurt. and you are right, don't ignore, get it checked, my missus boss had his done and well, let's just say, left it way too long