[KevinTodd]

I've been dealing with an enlarged prostate and nearly-over-the-limit PSA for a few years now, and thus far have been able to avoid medication or surgery, but I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to put it off.

The urge to pee can hit suddenly, and it's a painfully immediate need most of the time. My nights go up and down as far as frequency, but when I'm awake, the longer I wait to go once I feel the urge, the harder it is to get the flow started, and then it can be somewhat painful.

I just had an appointment with my urologist and he prescribed Flomax, but I haven't started taking it yet as my symptoms have been less noticeable, and as a rule don't like taking prescription meds. He has me scheduled for a scope (sounds like fun!) of my urethra to determine if either the Urolift or the TURP would be effective, and although the thought of dealing with a catheter for awhile truly sucks--it would be much better in the long run.

I've had the biopsies--so far no cancer. Hopefully it will stay as such.