What is Enlarged Prostate

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also known as Benign prostatic hypertrophy or Benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP) refers to the increase in size of the prostate in middle-a...

Join Now

Free, anonymous support from people just like you.

Spread the Word!
Get a DS flyer to post
DS Store is Open
DS t-shirts and more
Discussion:
So...I pee alot...
Watch this 
View More Posts Ignore
Was diagnosed four years back with BPH. Was worried at first but found, through research, that it is a normal occurence for older men.

While I welcome it as a part of growing older I don't like waking up 2-3 times a night to piss. Given the alternatives I'll stick with getting up.

I don't subsribe to medications too much. I'll research it a lot before I'll commit.

A lot of the meds prescribed for seniors have an impact on the liver. I'm not fond of that. While I do take some meds that affect the liver I closely watch what is occuring to it. I always request a liver function test for every blood test. If, at any point, I feel it's negatively impacting my liver function I'll quit.

I'd like to get other senior mens opinion on this issue.
Posted on 07/07/07, 08:07 pm
RATE THIS POST:
Inspirational
Moving
Helpful
Creative
2 Replies Add Your Reply
Reminder: This is a support group for Enlarged Prostate. We trust you will do your best to remain positive and helpful. For more information, see our rules of the road.

You may also create your own Member Groups where you can moderate the discussion.
Comment:
Email me when others reply to this topic help
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #1 - 11/12/07  1:52pm
" I'm in the same boat up a lot at night. Don't take anything either. It is part of getting older I guess. "
RATE THIS REPLY:
Inspirational
Moving
Helpful
Creative
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #2 - 11/21/07  10:45pm
" I have had BPH for twenty years or more --I'm 64 now. Hytrin has been very effective and in the last 6 months have been using Avodart with much success! I also use a supplement called Prostate Support which helps a lot.

Gene "
RATE THIS REPLY:
Inspirational
Moving
Helpful
Creative

You might also like ...

New here and need some answers please.

By TF9 1 Reply

Hello Everyone, I was just diagnosed by my GP with BPH. I had been having to urinate at night a couple of …

Content on DailyStrength.org is for informational purposes only. We do not provide any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. More info
Copyright 2008 DailyStrength, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Report Abuse