Nev, my condolences and prayers go out to you. Do what the nice docs say, and also as Bob Norton recommended. You need to become an expert on your own condition. Specialists are likely to be current on research and best practices, but your personal practitioner may not. Become your own advocate, and always speak up if you have questions or doubts about anything.

To all: At the age of most of us here, we need to be aware of any abnormalities in our health, even if they seem minor, and bring them to the attention of your healthcare providers. I too have been troubled by frequent urination (every 30-45 minutes). This is common to many conditions, but after talking with my doc he ordered several tests. This past Monday I was diagnosed with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. No one knows how long it's been going on. I tested negative for kidney damage, but I need to be checked for retinal damage. I hadn't seen a doctor in over four years, do I have only myself (and poverty and other issues) to blame for the late diagnosis.

Don Gaynor, a quibble from a medical language specialist: PSA actually stands for prostate-specific antigen. You can confirm this at Medilexicon.com, my go-to site for medical abbreviations.

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