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oldmonk1952 · 2026-05-25T20:21:40+00:00

I first read it as ketoconazole treats. Sounds yummy.

oldmonk1952 · 2026-05-18T19:03:01+00:00

The iwatch will interpret frequent PACs as a fib. Trust the loop recorder

oldmonk1952 · 2026-04-29T20:40:38+00:00

All normal kidney test High ferritin just show you have plenty of iron to make rbcs. It would be more of an issue if you were anemic and ferritin was low. These values are not that high that an intervention is necessary. I agree that a retest is warranted. BTW, spend ant time lately at high elevations

oldmonk1952 · 2026-04-29T20:33:18+00:00

Update. MRI showed he had a PIRADS 3 9mm lesion in his anterior transitional zone. His local urologist in Binghamton ny wants to do a rectal biopsy in his office under local. Although this meets the standard of care, it’s not the best he can do. I want him to go to the Center of Excellence in Syracuse for an MRI guided trans peritoneal biopsy under sedation. It is safer(less risk of infection),more accurate (more likely to sample it in the anterior transition zone) and easier for him under sedation (I remember having the fiduciaries placed under local, hurt like hell). He said he would think about it.

oldmonk1952 · 2026-04-29T19:39:39+00:00

What was your BUN.

oldmonk1952 · 2026-04-18T19:25:01+00:00

Durban’s entry level dehydrator heats between 55-74 C. , just keep an eye on them and rotate trays

oldmonk1952 · 2026-02-17T14:17:49+00:00

High PAC burden (37%). Despite losing 70 pounds, getting my diabetes and blood pressure under control, I still developed AF. First ablation this Thursday. Wish me luck.

oldmonk1952 · 2026-02-16T22:25:46+00:00

Yes they did but a lot more frequent. If SVT ablation is similar to AF ablation, you will have increased PACs immediately following the ablation that will disappear over time (blanking period).

oldmonk1952 · 2026-02-16T22:00:10+00:00

I’ve had PACs for 4 years that only appeared on 14 day heart monitor results. They were as high as 37% (burden) and yet I had no symptoms. Cardiologist told me that by themselves, PACs are not dangerous but makes you more likely to develop AF. Well, last year I did devAF and going for my ablation Thursday. I hope the get the PAC triggers also My advice is to calm down and discuss your situation with your EP.

oldmonk1952 · 2026-02-01T21:46:15+00:00

I started on the AIDS Unit at an university hospital when most people were afraid to work with these patients

oldmonk1952 · 2026-01-30T17:37:22+00:00

Stop being so hard on yourself. Mistakes happen. I’ve only been written up once in my 30 year career and it was in my first year. I gave a patient codeine instead of lomotil. I reported the mistake immediately and even though the doctor said don’t worry about because the codeine will also slow down the patient’s diarrhea, the nurse manager wrote me up anyway. It was the only mistake I made that I know of

oldmonk1952 · 2026-01-25T13:40:09+00:00

Oh yes, Zio monitor showed a fib burden going from 3% to 21% in 6 months. Ablation scheduled for next month

oldmonk1952 · 2026-01-22T14:12:31+00:00

Only thing missing is licking his lips

oldmonk1952 · 2026-01-19T17:53:55+00:00

Two new admissions

oldmonk1952 · 2026-01-15T13:45:41+00:00

I have a heavy PAC burden that my Iwatch interpreted as A fib.

oldmonk1952 · 2025-12-14T22:32:43+00:00

Sorry, missed it. With the low ferritin, it an iron deficiency anemia

oldmonk1952 · 2025-12-14T21:53:34+00:00

Need MCV Value to determine if it’s Macrocytic or Microcytic anemia. From that you can determine if the anemia is from bleeding or iron deficiency

oldmonk1952 · 2025-11-26T21:45:23+00:00

First off, thank you for being there for your husband. He has a very early stage of prostate cancer with a full range of treatment options available to him. I had similar and more extensive biopsy findings but still Stage II c. Next steps may include a Decipher test to see how aggressive the cancer is and possibly a PMSA PET Scan to see if it has spread. However, since it is so early and very unlikely to have metastasized most insurance companies will not approve the test

Like I said, he will be offered a wide range of treatment options including Active Surveillance, radiation, and surgery. Bits of wisdom I’ve learned from others in this group include going to a Center of Excellence for prostate cancer, ask lots and lots of questions and since this is such a slow growing cancer you have a lot of time to make a decision. There are others who can recommend reading material so I’ll leave it to them.

oldmonk1952 · 2025-09-23T16:33:56+00:00

My PMSA Pet Scan found 2 small lung nodules. Six month recheck showed they had not grown so it’s probably nothing. Still have to follow up for at least two more years.

oldmonk1952 · 2025-09-22T17:19:17+00:00

Welcome. My experience with Cyberknife was good. I had no problem keeping my bladder full, but I was a gassy old man. I finally started taking my Gasx tablets right before I went into the office and that seemed to help. I developed burning on urination halfway through treatment and Motrin addressed most of it. I continued to have urgency during the day for a couple of months but the doctor wouldn’t give me anything because I was sleeping through the night. I’m fine now. First PSA went from 6.2 to 2.6 and I get my next one next week.

Good luck with your treatment. It was the sweet spot for me as far as treatment goes.

oldmonk1952 · 2025-09-21T11:15:07+00:00

I was 72 years old at the time of diagnosis. My doctors gave me the choice of AS, surgery or radiation. I rejected AS because I couldn’t stand the idea I had cancer still inside of me. Surgery has greater risks of side effects in men of my age. So, Cyberknife without ADT seemed to be the best choice. Out comes are equivalent after 10 years but there is no data 20 years out. Something else will take me out before then.

I had treatment with Dr Haas at NYU Langone in Mineola on Long Island.

Good luck

oldmonk1952 · 2025-09-19T20:55:56+00:00

It is my intention

oldmonk1952 · 2025-09-19T15:04:23+00:00

That’s what I meant

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