Concerns About High PSA Levels and Delayed Treatment

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RK

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4 months ago

My PSA is 216 that is driving me crazy in February this year it was 4.8 the doctor should of done something I went to the Emergency Room cause I thought I had kidney stones and they did blood work and urine and I found out my PSA was 216 I had MRI I had a biopsy July 23 last Wednesday waiting for them to tell me what going on it will take over a week for them to get the test results back can my PSA go back down why didn't the doctor do something about it when it was 4.8 this February and in August 2023 it was 4.7 I got a lot of my blood work results from Quest lab now

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The dramatic jump in PSA levels understandably creates anxiety and raises questions about timing of care. PSA levels can fluctuate for various reasons, and the biopsy results will provide crucial information for the medical team to determine the best path forward. While waiting for results feels overwhelming, many others in this community understand that uncertainty and are here to offer support during this challenging time.

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CM

Community Member

4 months ago

They should be able to tell you something immediately after the MRI. Contact your doctor immediately to see if there is more treatment.

KH

Community Member

3 months ago

Brace yourself, something is up.

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CM

Community Member

2 months ago

How are doing Roy?

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

The dramatic jump in PSA levels understandably creates anxiety and raises questions about timing of care. PSA levels can fluctuate for various reasons, and the biopsy results will provide crucial information for the medical team to determine the best path forward. While waiting for results feels overwhelming, many others in this community understand that uncertainty and are here to offer support during this challenging time.

MJ

Community Member

2 months ago

Roy. I had a PSA in the 4’s as well but I have been on testosterone therapy for 10 years so an enlarged prostate and higher psa are norms. Actually, it was my Dr that was able to palpate what turned into a 4 mm spot that turned out to be a 4+3 Gleason, as well as a a few 3+4s and a 3+3. The more you know, the better decisions you can make. Just make sure you head to a top hospital system so you have the most up to date choices.

Concerns About High PSA Levels and Delayed Treatment

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