Prostatitis, Sex, Aging Men

[edk]

A VERY big subject, and yes, Christian men get prostatitis too (saved or not!). Prostatitis, sometimes generally called BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), is a natural (hah) enlarging of the prostate as men age. The onset can begin when one is younger, but most problems begin after 40, urination issues, pain, stress, etc. For the Christian man this health issue brings up particularly difficult challenges. Most urologists recommend frequent [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] to retard swelling and inflammation. But.....suppose you are single? Suppose your wife has no libido? Suppose you are only partially successful about restraining from sexual fantasies (looking at another woman in lust)? You know, the usual Christian guy's struggle to defeat his own biology and/or unlearning habits you've been told are sinful. As far as this one particular male condition goes, prostatitis make being a Christian man 100 times worse. Welcome to the accursed world of men's health. What's your experience with this condition?

 

[gadar perets]

I actually hope I have BPH, but my doctor suspects prostate cancer instead My PSA score is up around 55 and has steadily increased for the last 10 years. I will not submit to biopsies, nor will I take the medications offered due to the negative side effects like enlarged breasts. Even if cancer is confirmed, I will not do chemo either. I'm 63. If it is cancer, it is slow growing. I suspect I can live for another 20 years without treating it. If the Almighty chooses not to heal me, but takes me home in that way, so be it. Am I wrong to think this way?

 

[edk]

I actually hope I have BPH, but my doctor suspects prostate cancer instead My PSA score is up around 55 and has steadily increased for the last 10 years. I will not submit to biopsies, nor will I take the medications offered due to the negative side effects like enlarged breasts. Even if cancer is confirmed, I will not do chemo either. I'm 63. If it is cancer, it is slow growing. I suspect I can live for another 20 years without treating it. If the Almighty chooses not to heal me, but takes me home in that way, so be it. Am I wrong to think this way?

I agree with you 100%. Thru the years I've used Dr. Mirkin (drmirkin.com) as my main medical educator. He is brilliant and says the same as you. He does advocate aggressive, long-term antibiotics treatment, which most doctors these days refuse to prescribe (never use Cipro either!). A PSA can be high and not be PC, but you know that. Billy Graham had PC for many years and it did not kill him. The key is being able to pee and not have your kidneys damaged, or have to wear a bag. Search 'prostate' or 'prostatitis' on Dr. Mirkin's website and gain a wealth of information. BTW, my golfing buddy had his PSA at 80 and had a biopsy with no PC, although he did suddenly get serious sepsis from urine backing up. I highly recommend Tamsulosin (Flomax). Best to you.

 

[Dave-W]

I have had prostatitis for about 10 years. I was on FloMax and now am on Rapiflo. It has shrunk the prostate enough that I have so far avoided surgery.

Both of those drugs inhibit sperm production.

 

[GeorgeJ]

I've got issues with the same problem.

For those reading this thread who don't believe masturbation is a sin, that's what I recommend.

Please don't let this thread devolve into an "Onan's sin" debate.