Post RRP Issues

garyfoote · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:46 pm Post subject: Post RRP Issues

Since my RRP I have had to undergo bilateral inguinal hernia repairs. Hernias caused by RPP according to docs. Not uncommon they say. The real issue is this - the antibiotics they gave me for these three surgeries killed off all my intestinal bacteria and when they regrew it was only the 'bad' bacteria and I ended up with two+ months of 'The Flying Axe Handles", otherwise known as Montezuma's Revenge. I just discovered Acidophilous [sp?] as a dietary supplement and poof, just like that, the flying axe handles are gone. Now I'm rebuilding my intestinal fauna with lactobacillus and acidophilous. A good combination. Acidophilous can be found as an additive to some yogurts, but I have found it in pill form at the local RiteAid. Lactobacillus is a sour milk product also found in some yogurts.

Might help you if you have the same issues.
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Gary

Initial PSA 24.8. Jan 08
Second PSA 18.8. Feb 08
Biopsy Mar 08. 12 cores. 7 positive.
Gleason 8 [4+4]
Radical Retro Pubic Prostatectomy 04/29/08
Diagnosed mucinous adenocarcinoma
PSA 0.0 8 weeks after surgery
Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repairs 7/10/08
PSA 0.02 October 2008

Replicant · Moderator Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 244

Gary, that sounds like good nutritional advice. Thanks for posting it. I'm sure others will benefit.
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Dx Feb 2006, PSA 9 @age 43
RRP Apr 2006 - Gleason 3+4, T3a, N0M0, pos margins
PSA 5/06 <0.1, 8/06 0.2, 12/06 0.6, 1/07 0.7.
Salvage radiation (IMRT) total dose 70.2 Gy, Jan-Mar 2007@ age 44
PSA 6/07 0.1, 9/07 <0.1, 12/07 <0.1, 4/08 <0.1, 11/08 <0.1
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markinphoenix · Regular Joined: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 23

Thanks for the information. I wondered why my bowel movements have been so different since the surgery. I'm going to get some yogurt with active bacteria cultures this morning.

Thanks again.

Beth56 · Regular Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 30 Location: California

It's very common for bad bacteria to take over after a round of antibiotics. Another alternative is ProBiotics. The one I take is Ortho Biotic by Ortho Molecular Products. You can order direct from their site. It's about $50 for 60 capsules (one a day). Each capsule contains about 20 billion good bugs. The nice thing about the capsules is you can take them anywhere, no refrigeration needed. I take them everyday for good intestinal health. It really helps with my diverticulitis.

But remember to always advise your doctors about any medication you take, even ProBiotics.
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And, my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2006. Gleason 3+4=7 PSA 3.2. Treatment of choice was proton beam therapy at Loma Linda Hospital, California. His current PSA is .52 and will continue to drop as the cancer cells die off.

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