Prostatitis, scrotal pain and LRP - Prostatitis Forum & Social Network2024-03-29T12:44:30Zhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/forum/topics/prostatitis-scrotal-pain-and-lrp?groupUrl=symptoms&commentId=2201951%3AComment%3A32706&groupId=2201951%3AGroup%3A5444&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDennis,
I think I tried Prosc…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-06-02:2201951:Comment:329712012-06-02T18:47:37.760ZHunter Ghttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/HunterGwynn
<p>Dennis,</p>
<p>I think I tried Proscar back in the day but it didn't really help. My insurance company (after 6 grueling weeks of giving them everything I had) finally decided that they would cover the LRP for my prostatitis. I'm about to try to get the sugery set up once again, hopefully at the beginning of next month. Is your testicular pain any better now? Are you still seeing slow but considerable relief?</p>
<p>Dennis,</p>
<p>I think I tried Proscar back in the day but it didn't really help. My insurance company (after 6 grueling weeks of giving them everything I had) finally decided that they would cover the LRP for my prostatitis. I'm about to try to get the sugery set up once again, hopefully at the beginning of next month. Is your testicular pain any better now? Are you still seeing slow but considerable relief?</p> BTW, I guess you've tried Pro…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-28:2201951:Comment:326272012-04-28T18:16:17.764ZDennis Taylorhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/DennisTaylor
<p>BTW, I guess you've tried Proscar etc. for the BPH? Yeah, I'm Canadian so I had to pay cash for the procedure.</p>
<p>BTW, I guess you've tried Proscar etc. for the BPH? Yeah, I'm Canadian so I had to pay cash for the procedure.</p> Dennis,
I've checked out all…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-28:2201951:Comment:327212012-04-28T17:23:01.142ZHunter Ghttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/HunterGwynn
<p>Dennis,</p>
<p>I've checked out all the other testimonials & I like my chances with the surgery but now my insurance company is going back on their word to cover the procedure. I'm 38 years old, 39 in July. I'll get you updated on what happens with my insurance.</p>
<p>Dennis,</p>
<p>I've checked out all the other testimonials & I like my chances with the surgery but now my insurance company is going back on their word to cover the procedure. I'm 38 years old, 39 in July. I'll get you updated on what happens with my insurance.</p> Like I said. Everyone is diff…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-28:2201951:Comment:326242012-04-28T15:39:03.741ZDennis Taylorhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/DennisTaylor
<p>Like I said. Everyone is different. A buddy of mine had a regular RP for cancer and he said the most discomfort he had afterwards was from the catheter and the scar. Other than that, he was as right as rain. Same thing for a friend of my wife's. You just should be prepared for anything.</p>
<p>Like I said. Everyone is different. A buddy of mine had a regular RP for cancer and he said the most discomfort he had afterwards was from the catheter and the scar. Other than that, he was as right as rain. Same thing for a friend of my wife's. You just should be prepared for anything.</p> Same fear for me. I visited d…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-26:2201951:Comment:326212012-04-26T22:09:44.735Zadrianhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/adrian
<p>Same fear for me. I visited dr. K. last february but I am not realy prepared for the surgery. My symptoms are frequency , penis burning, hesitancy. I do not have any dull pain and thats makes me very confused. But the simptomes I have are enough to keep me anxious all the time. Have this for more than 2years and nothing realy works. Some improvement with Cernitol and Ibuprofen 400mg.<br></br> Sitting down is not a realy issue but I am afraid about post LRP . I have a driving job and this is the…</p>
<p>Same fear for me. I visited dr. K. last february but I am not realy prepared for the surgery. My symptoms are frequency , penis burning, hesitancy. I do not have any dull pain and thats makes me very confused. But the simptomes I have are enough to keep me anxious all the time. Have this for more than 2years and nothing realy works. Some improvement with Cernitol and Ibuprofen 400mg.<br/> Sitting down is not a realy issue but I am afraid about post LRP . I have a driving job and this is the only income source for my familly..<br/> Do you think guys I will be able to drive again after surgery?<br/> Its one year past since the last update ( april 2011) I hope they will post the 2012 sunn.</p> Day to day pain is about the…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-24:2201951:Comment:327062012-04-24T16:23:18.068ZDennis Taylorhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/DennisTaylor
<p>Day to day pain is about the same. But I don't have those moments where I'm in agony and can't get off the couch. So that's definitely better. Sitting for long periods of time is still a problem.. Your fear is perfectly justified. But you should bounce back nicely. You're younger than me, correct? I wish I could have had this done when I first had CP in 1994. Woulda saved me a world of hurt. Good luck, Hunter. BTW, have you talked to any of the other guys who've had it done?</p>
<p>Day to day pain is about the same. But I don't have those moments where I'm in agony and can't get off the couch. So that's definitely better. Sitting for long periods of time is still a problem.. Your fear is perfectly justified. But you should bounce back nicely. You're younger than me, correct? I wish I could have had this done when I first had CP in 1994. Woulda saved me a world of hurt. Good luck, Hunter. BTW, have you talked to any of the other guys who've had it done?</p> Thanks Dennis. I'm glad your…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-24:2201951:Comment:325002012-04-24T15:24:05.137ZHunter Ghttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/HunterGwynn
<p>Thanks Dennis. I'm glad your doing better & I just pray that everything goes well for me, as I'm still scared to death for some reason. I live in Mobile, AL, so my flight shouldn't be but a couple of hours. I'll probably be flying from Pensacola to Miami (one way) I don't want any stops, especially on the way back. Is your testicular pain better than before the surgery?</p>
<p>Thanks Dennis. I'm glad your doing better & I just pray that everything goes well for me, as I'm still scared to death for some reason. I live in Mobile, AL, so my flight shouldn't be but a couple of hours. I'll probably be flying from Pensacola to Miami (one way) I don't want any stops, especially on the way back. Is your testicular pain better than before the surgery?</p> Slowly coming along. Had a co…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-24:2201951:Comment:327052012-04-24T14:12:16.184ZDennis Taylorhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/DennisTaylor
<p>Slowly coming along. Had a couple of bad weeks but have been much better lately. Pretty well 100% continent now. No erections but that takes some time and effort. My advice is to be prepared for anything. Some guys recover right away, others like me take some time. This Friday will be 16 weeks. Dr. Krongrad and his staff are wonderful and the post-op support is second to none. They really care. Surgery was really uneventful. Put me to sleep and when I awoke, it was done. Seems to have…</p>
<p>Slowly coming along. Had a couple of bad weeks but have been much better lately. Pretty well 100% continent now. No erections but that takes some time and effort. My advice is to be prepared for anything. Some guys recover right away, others like me take some time. This Friday will be 16 weeks. Dr. Krongrad and his staff are wonderful and the post-op support is second to none. They really care. Surgery was really uneventful. Put me to sleep and when I awoke, it was done. Seems to have happened in an instant. Pretty sore afterwards. The scope holes mainly. Staff at Jackson North were great. I sent them a thank you note when I got home. I hope you have a shorter flight than the one I had. 11 hours and two connections to get back home. Don't know what else to say other than good luck and I hope you enjoy Ft. Lauderdale. We were there in the middle of winter so recovering by the pool was nice.</p> Dennis,
It's been about a m…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-24:2201951:Comment:326152012-04-24T13:30:42.379ZHunter Ghttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/HunterGwynn
<p>Dennis,</p>
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<p>It's been about a month since we last spoke. How are your symptoms/testicular pain now? I've decided to have the LRP performed in early June & I'm still getting everything set up right now as far as pre-op tests, travel plans, etc. Do you have any helpful tips to offer before/after the surgery? Thanks.</p>
<p>Dennis,</p>
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<p>It's been about a month since we last spoke. How are your symptoms/testicular pain now? I've decided to have the LRP performed in early June & I'm still getting everything set up right now as far as pre-op tests, travel plans, etc. Do you have any helpful tips to offer before/after the surgery? Thanks.</p> Thanks Dennis. It sounds like…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-03-28:2201951:Comment:324722012-03-28T14:01:39.839ZHunter Ghttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/HunterGwynn
<p>Thanks Dennis. It sounds like your slowly getting better & that's wonderful news. If I opt to get the LRP & it gets rid of my suffering then I'd be extremely happy. I've delt with this for half my life now & after all I've been through, I believe I can handle a catheter, although it would suck for 10-12 days. I'm really out of options now & I'm thinking seriously about moving forward with the procedure soon. I have good insurance with BC/BS for years & I've been diagnosed…</p>
<p>Thanks Dennis. It sounds like your slowly getting better & that's wonderful news. If I opt to get the LRP & it gets rid of my suffering then I'd be extremely happy. I've delt with this for half my life now & after all I've been through, I believe I can handle a catheter, although it would suck for 10-12 days. I'm really out of options now & I'm thinking seriously about moving forward with the procedure soon. I have good insurance with BC/BS for years & I've been diagnosed with prostatitis but I'm wondering if insurance would pay for the surgery. They've paid for every other procedure I've had including prostate massages, epididymectomy, cord blocks, microsurgical denervation of spermatic cord (It was an act of congress to get them to pay but they finally did) At least they could examine the extreme drop in CPSI scores & also realize that the prostate would be no more after the surgery. Thanks for answering all of my questions.</p>