Aggravated with my Urologist

[TwinTurboViper]

Had made some notes from a couple threads listed on Urology a couple days ago and for the life of me I cannot find them. One person mentioned that he was going to a Urologist that used some procedure to keep him for going to the bathroom every 2 hours and that after twice in one year telling my Urologist about this suddenly happening he told me I was drinking to much caffeinate drinks or too much water which is not the case. He told me to come back in a year

So I researched Talk Of The Villages and found someone who had same problem as I have for the last 15 years been taking Finestride for enlarged prostate and until a couple months ago never had this "frequency" and after going to my Urologist for 2nd time and telling me I'm drinking too much.... well it's time to get another opinion

I have tried in vain to find notes on person that had same problems and who they recommended as they explained procedure and I was going to make appt and lost my notes. Anyway..... I will keep going over threads pertaining to this problem but maybe someone can help me in recommending a Dr that treats you as a patient and not a number. I also had tried to "change Dr's" but they said you cannot change Dr's in the same "group" (Advanced Urology) but wanting to get someone that can cure this.

Thanks again for your help as it seems like if it's not one thing going wrong. It's three.

As my late brother who died at 71 from ALS once said.... "Getting old ain't for sissies"

[retiredguy123]

Dr. Dersch is very good.

Finasteride can shrink the prostate, but it takes a long time. The most common procedures are Urolift, TURP, or laser.

[Stu from NYC]

Last week saw a urologist (same group) and he put me on something called Solifenacin 5 mg.

Not sure yet if it is actually helping me yet.

[Dan9871]

Dr. Derek Thompson Villages Health

Derek Thompson - Urology - Specialty Care - The Villages Health (https://thevillageshealth.com/staff/derek-thompson/)

[Carla B]

Dr. Dersch is very good.

Finasteride can shrink the prostate, but it takes a long time. The most common procedures are Urolift, TURP, or laser.

However, Dr. Dersch is in the same practice (Advance Urology) I think. And you can't changes docs within that practice, according to the OP.

[Nucky]

Dr. Mark Dersch
Advanced Urology
12109 County Rd 103
Oxford Fl 34484

In the vicinity of Walmart off Wedgewood.

This is one great Doctor IMHO.

[Arlington2]

It wasn't me that made the earlier post of the same symptoms, but those are the exact symptoms I had. Went to Dr Thompson for the green light laser procedure over a year ago and now I sleep through the night (unless I drink beverage after 9:00). It is an outpatient procedure in which you are put under . My procedure was performed at TLC Outpatient Surgery on Guava Rd, Lady Lake. Don't know if he still practices there. I highly recommend Dr Thompson.

[bovelsky]

Before trying Surgery, I use an over the counter product called Prostagenics. It has a plant based substance call beta sterol which seems to relieve to need to get up 5 or 6 times a night. It takes about 30 days to see the results but they are dramatic. I went from 5 or 6 times a night to once or twice. It is available on Amazon for $99 for a 90 day supply. You need to take three pills a day but it is a lot better than surgery. I have 4 or 5 friends who have tried it with similar results. If it does not work in 30 days you can always opt for the surgery. Here is the link on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/ProstaGenix-Multiphase-Prostate-Supplement-Investigative/dp/B07NY3Z3D8/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-rsf-lq2a1_0?crid=1PH1MT2YKVZ1W&cv_ct_cx=prostagenix&dchild=1&keywords=prostagenix&pd_rd_i=B07NY3Z3D8&pd_rd_r=99e2ba98-efdb-4380-b32e-7f39a0266e8f&pd_rd_w=2ZnoR&pd_rd_wg=NgNEG&pf_rd_p=26b0e770-de1c-4342-bf97-c57fd874dbaf&pf_rd_r=6R1XS109FHF7657SH9ZY&psc=1&qid=1620987155&sprefix=Prostag%2Caps%2C202&sr=1-1-49946e88-733b-44df-869b-c05699555c56

[donfey]

Dr. Derek Thompson Villages Health

Derek Thompson - Urology - Specialty Care - The Villages Health (https://thevillageshealth.com/staff/derek-thompson/)

I concur. Dr. Thompson is the best.

[CosmicTrucker]

I had the Urolift , which did improve flow and complete emptying of my bladder

[kellyjam]

Had made some notes from a couple threads listed on Urology a couple days ago and for the life of me I cannot find them. One person mentioned that he was going to a Urologist that used some procedure to keep him for going to the bathroom every 2 hours and that after twice in one year telling my Urologist about this suddenly happening he told me I was drinking to much caffeinate drinks or too much water which is not the case. He told me to come back in a year

So I researched Talk Of The Villages and found someone who had same problem as I have for the last 15 years been taking Finestride for enlarged prostate and until a couple months ago never had this "frequency" and after going to my Urologist for 2nd time and telling me I'm drinking too much.... well it's time to get another opinion

I have tried in vain to find notes on person that had same problems and who they recommended as they explained procedure and I was going to make appt and lost my notes. Anyway..... I will keep going over threads pertaining to this problem but maybe someone can help me in recommending a Dr that treats you as a patient and not a number. I also had tried to "change Dr's" but they said you cannot change Dr's in the same "group" (Advanced Urology) but wanting to get someone that can cure this.

Thanks again for your help as it seems like if it's not one thing going wrong. It's three.

As my late brother who died at 71 from ALS once said.... "Getting old ain't for sissies"
I had the Rezum procedure done 3 years ago and have been drug and symptom free since. I used Dr James Young of Prostate Evaluation center in Lady Lake 352.751.0040. Good Luck

[Mikenbats66]

Had lazer also
Worked for awhile about a year
Then no more , same issues plus they domt tell you that you will never ejaculate sperm again
Bad bad choice

[SDSKI]

I worked for a very large Urology practice in Virginia. This may be the procedure you were remembering, very easy with fast results. You can go to their website and search for physicians in the area who perform this procedure. Prostate size will determine if it can be done.

[marcandcali]

I to had tbe rezum procedure. Within the alotted time everything started working as told by dr.y. But he Never said anything about not ejaculating again. Bad Bad call.

[billethkid]

I worked for a very large Urology practice in Virginia. This may be the procedure you were remembering, very easy with fast results. You can go to their website and search for physicians in the area who perform this procedure. Prostate size will determine if it can be done.

You didn't mention procedure name or web site?

[DAVES]

Last week saw a urologist (same group) and he put me on something called Solifenacin 5 mg.

Not sure yet if it is actually helping me yet.

My opinion, re: doctors. Someone in the same group. The reality, my opinion, they are in the same group because they share view points. Medical practice, does not say medical science it is medical arts. Further, add medical insurance and medicare. They will only pay for this. Are there other alternatives? Of course there are.

My same contrarian view applies to your doctor suggesting you see doctor xxxxx for a second opinion. Your doctor knows doctor xxxxx and knows doctor xxxxxx will have the
same opinion.

Doing your own research. It is a rare doctor that will/can encourage this. They don't have the time and or think how dare you a layman question me?

Sad reality, there is no magic pill that will make us 20 again.

[stebooo]

I was told tom my uroligist, it's more from a weak bladder than prostate.

[butch69]

I second that recommendation. He and his staff are the BEST you're going to find. He might recommend Green Laser Light therapy which solved my issues.

[cassjax2]

I’m curious if your doctor is Harvey Taub at Advanced Urology? He was my first doctor at AU for bladder cancer and he actually laughed at me while I was explaining what I was told by my doctor in WA state. Very upsetting. I was very fortunate because soon after he was out for some reason and I was seen by Dr Dersch, who I really liked. I requested to change doctors and they let me keep trying.

[rickgstone@hotmail.com]

Pro tip: Take Tamsulosin at night and Oxybutynin ER in the morning. Try drinking very little alcohol and carbonated drinks. Try Diet Peak Tea with half water then fill half with tea. Do not take Finasteride unless you are willing to inject Tri-mix into your *****. Finasteride will definitely cause you to have a limp noddle. I would strongly advise trying this first before a uro-lift. Some physicians are all about the money especially if you have good insurance. Speaking from experience first hand! Good luck…

[Doc B]

Go see Jason Gerboc, (sic) he is down by waterman hospital. I went to a supposed specialist located just outside the villages, he was too old and shouldn’t be practicing anymore. I finally found Dr. Gerboc and he’s very knowledgeable, ranked very high and he’s not afraid to do the Prostate MRI which is the only way to go even though he made nothing on that test. I highly recommend this man, this comes from experience.Doc

[TwinTurboViper]

Thank you all for your time and sharing your opinions and experiences. I will as you had mentioned TRY and learn all I can as to "The Doctor" and.... The Procedure should I need one. Again thank each of you for your valuable input as I try to evaluate each and every comment.

I'll keep you informed as to what I find out and.... what remedies I decide on. Don't trust just "any" Doctor. Enjoy your day

[NJMike]

Two years ago, a physician's assistant in Dr. Young's office (Lady Lake) wrote a prescription for 5 MG Tadalafi; the genearic version of Cialis. It had just been approved by the FDA to shrink an oversized prostate. It has worked very well for me. Don't be pressured into geting a surgical procedure without knowing all of the risks involved.

[retiredguy123]

Two years ago, a physician's assistant in Dr. Young's office (Lady Lake) wrote a prescription for 5 MG Tadalafi; the genearic version of Cialis. It had just been approved by the FDA to shrink an oversized prostate. It has worked very well for me. Don't be pressured into geting a surgical procedure without knowing all of the risks involved.
As I understand it, tadalafil increases blood flow and relaxes muscles. But, the drug, finasteride, can actually reduce the size of the prostate over time.

[eremite06]

I’m curious if your doctor is Harvey Taub at Advanced Urology? He was my first doctor at AU for bladder cancer and he actually laughed at me while I was explaining what I was told by my doctor in WA state. Very upsetting. I was very fortunate because soon after he was out for some reason and I was seen by Dr Dersch, who I really liked. I requested to change doctors and they let me keep trying.
Had a similar experience with the condescending Taub.

[BillyJ]

Anyone used Dr. King also with AUD

[Holpat39]

Husband was with Dr. Sher at Advanced Urologist for over 10 years. He was hospitalized over 2 years ago for a fractured leg. He also has advanced Parkinson's disease. Came home from the hospital with an internal catheter and was told by Dr. Sher that it would be permanent and nothing could be done because of the size of the prostate. We then contacted Dr. Derek Thompson with The Village Health and he did the Green Laser procedure. My husband has been catheter free for going on 2 years.

[TwinTurboViper]

Husband was with Dr. Sher at Advanced Urologist for over 10 years. He was hospitalized over 2 years ago for a fractured leg. He also has advanced Parkinson's disease. Came home from the hospital with an internal catheter and was told by Dr. Sher that it would be permanent and nothing could be done because of the size of the prostate. We then contacted Dr. Derek Thompson with The Village Health and he did the Green Laser procedure. My husband has been catheter free for going on 2 years.

This is the same Doctor at Advanced Urology that I had issues with. After 6 months and "again" telling him I had frequent trips every 1-2 hours to bathroom he "again" told me I was drinking to many "caffeinated" drinks..... which everything I drink including coffee is decaffeinated! Told me to come back in a year.

You can bet I will go to another Urologist. Screw me once shame on you... Screw me twice shame on me.

Again I appreciate all the comments

[inda50]

I too had the rezum procedure about three years ago performed by dr. young. I have not been able to ejaculate since. Don't recommend rezum procedure.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I go to Dr Roach at Advanced Urology. I was having this same problem and he put me on Flomax (Tamsolusin) and it has solved the problem.

You should also be aware that many blood pressure medications can act as a diuretic. You might need to let your cardiologist and primary care physician about the problem.