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By *urvywelsh OP Couple
over a year ago
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My Mr has been told by our GP that he has an enlarged prostate. He's had blood tests, still waiting for results. Had ultrasound yesterday (Saturday).should get results tomorrow.
He's worried sick that there is something more sinister going on. He had a testicle removed 23 years ago due to cancer.
I don't know what to do, or what to say to him. He knows I'm there for him, no matter what, but I just don't know how to BE. I've tried reassuring him, but he's just moping around.
Has anyone else been in this situation?
He's a natural born worrier, and I'm a positive person.
Any feedback would be helpful.
Thanks for reading.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hugs. It can be nothing but it's natural that he won't stop worrying until he has results all you can do is is what your already doing and be there for him x |
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By *urvywelsh OP Couple
over a year ago
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Thank you for your replies.
It's natural to worry I know. He's nearly 60 so enlarged is quite common for his age group. I've asked him to not shut me out. He's keeping himself busy, but I know he's fretting. |
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All I can tell you, deep breath it's not as bad as you are thinking. I the Hub's have had an enlarged prostate for the last 6 years a few little things that are annoying more than anything else.
But hopefully it'll be just something to live with. The only really annoying thing I live with is the 3 o clock toilet visit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thank you for your replies.
It's natural to worry I know. He's nearly 60 so enlarged is quite common for his age group. I've asked him to not shut me out. He's keeping himself busy, but I know he's fretting. "
Some people have to shut others out to cope though. I know it's difficult but you have to put his feelings first at the moment. He will know you're there for him. Big hugs. |
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By *urvywelsh OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Thank you for your replies.
It's natural to worry I know. He's nearly 60 so enlarged is quite common for his age group. I've asked him to not shut me out. He's keeping himself busy, but I know he's fretting.
Some people have to shut others out to cope though. I know it's difficult but you have to put his feelings first at the moment. He will know you're there for him. Big hugs."
His feelings will always come first for me. He looked after me when I had a stroke 2 years ago, and I need to do the same for him. I will take things at his pace, and just be there. Always. X |
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"Thank you for your replies.
It's natural to worry I know. He's nearly 60 so enlarged is quite common for his age group. I've asked him to not shut me out. He's keeping himself busy, but I know he's fretting.
Some people have to shut others out to cope though. I know it's difficult but you have to put his feelings first at the moment. He will know you're there for him. Big hugs."
This is very true. He has to get his head round it before he can help you get yours round it  |
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By *urvywelsh OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Thank you for your replies.
It's natural to worry I know. He's nearly 60 so enlarged is quite common for his age group. I've asked him to not shut me out. He's keeping himself busy, but I know he's fretting.
Some people have to shut others out to cope though. I know it's difficult but you have to put his feelings first at the moment. He will know you're there for him. Big hugs.
This is very true. He has to get his head round it before he can help you get yours round it "
I'll take things at his pace, and just be there x |
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40% of men over 40 have an enlarged prostate. I was diagnosed earlier this year. Symptoms are slow to pee, the urgent need to pee and the occasional ‘leak’.
All manageable of course. Hope he’s ok.
I have an appointment tomorrow at Addenbrookes with a urologist. |
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