Anyway, you cogently make the point about aging. I very much relate to what you said and how you said it.
I have recently had to get some physical therapy for aging related changes to my leg and back muscles.
My prostate has been an irritant for most of the last 25+ years. A nurse practitioner recently told me she considers prostate issues to be essentially male menopause.
I went to my local community college fitness and wellness center to work out earlier today, got home about an hour ago.
My prostate has been an irritant for most of the last 25+ years. A nurse practitioner recently told me she considers prostate issues to be essentially male menopause.
My doc recommended Saw Palmetto. I get it over the counter at CVS or at Sam's. Been taking it for a couple of years - - and it really helps! doc said the only alternative he knows of currently is the "Roto-Rooter" surgery. yikes! taking Saw Palmetto is fine by me.
Yes, Yes, Yes. I joined Planet Fitness for about $10 a month and it is the the best investment made so far in my aging process. They have a cage that has bars going everyway you can imagine, and instructions and pictures on how to use them to do stretching exercises. The stretching exercises begin at your neck and covers all the way down to your feet. Then there are treadmills, bicycles, free weights, and machined weights to build your cardiovascular system.
When I slack off and miss a few weeks my body starts barking because it is becoming stiff again.
In addition, I have lost 75 pounds and struggle to keep it off, but keeping the goal of maintaining as much mobility as possible, is keeping me honest and on track.
Obviously, things happen within our bodies and minds that we have absolutely no control over. We can only hope the medical professionals have a medication, surgery, prostheses, or mental health help that will keep us going. We should take advantage of every available procedure so we can lead a happy and productive life.
I have a relative who has slowed down physically, but not adjusted their calorie intake. Only one thing can happen and that is to put on additional weight.
Another has had a heart attack are not changed any eating or dieting to lose weight. When the doc suggested these changes, their response was, “That will happen when world peace comes about.” With such an attitude what can anyone do to help them? They refuse to help themselves so you can only wait until the worst happens. So far the medications have kept them alive, but their mobility is limited.
My doc recommended Saw Palmetto. I get it over the counter at CVS or at Sam's. Been taking it for a couple of years - - and it really helps! doc said the only alternative he knows of currently is the "Roto-Rooter" surgery. yikes! taking Saw Palmetto is fine by me.
I started taking saw palmetto in my early 40s. Helps for a time. There's a medication, "tamsulosin" with a brand name of Flomax. That's very helpful too. The roto-rooter treatment comes in when meds no longer work.
I started taking saw palmetto in my early 40s. Helps for a time. There's a medication, "tamsulosin" with a brand name of Flomax. That's very helpful too. The roto-rooter treatment comes in when meds no longer work.
Does the roto rooter treatment refer to a colonoscopy? If so, had my first one couple years back. The procedure was OK; the prep??? Reminded me of what some corps said about the colon cleanse.
Glad to say I'm pretty fit and healthy. No serious problems, though knuckle joints are a bit bulgy and swollen but don't restrict any activities. Eyesight poor since a child, corrected with contact lenses to give perfect vision, but my optician tells me I have beginning cataracts - but I think these have been there for decades without any significant change. I believe I have great genes - maternal family all lived into mid-90s+, not so sure about paternal side. I confidently expect to live into my 90s unless I have a serious accident beforehand.
I keep pretty active at work (s/emp gardening, lots of moving about, can get quite physical) and like going for long walks in any leisure time I have.
My mum (exactly 25 years older than me) used to say, "Look into the future. You've got all this coming!" but thankfully I don't have any of the problems she's had, either when she was the age I am now, or previously. And I show no signs of having any of the problems she has currently.
I thank God every day for my good health (which I don't take for granted). I know that some people I was at school with have already had nasty health events (like strokes and heart attacks) or have even died.
Again in the words of my mum: "Old age is not for wimps!"
Does the roto rooter treatment refer to a colonoscopy? If so, had my first one couple years back. The procedure was OK; the prep??? Reminded me of what some corps said about the colon cleanse.
No, it doesn't... even though colonoscopy prep can feel like roto rooter treatment.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia,or BPH, is very common in older men. It means your prostate is enlarged but not cancerous. Treatments for BPH include:
Watchful waiting, also called active surveillance.If your symptoms are not too bad, your doctor may tell you to wait to see if they get worse before starting treatment. Your doctor will tell you how often to return for check-ups.
Medications.Medicinescan help shrink the prostate or relax muscles near your prostate to ease symptoms.
Surgery.If nothing else has worked, your doctor may suggest surgery to help urine flow.
Other treatments.Sometimes radio waves, microwaves, or lasers are used to treat urinary problems caused by BPH. These methods use different kinds of heat to reduce extra prostate tissue.
Both of my parents had cataract surgery in their early 50s. So did I (in MY early 50s, not theirs ;) )
At the time of my cataract surgery, the VA implanted permanent lenses under my corneas. That procedure meant I ONLY needed reading glasses but not distance correction lenses for the following 12 years or so. Now I get updated prescriptions every year.
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Exercise. Modification of dietary intake.
Anyway, you cogently make the point about aging. I very much relate to what you said and how you said it.
I have recently had to get some physical therapy for aging related changes to my leg and back muscles.
My prostate has been an irritant for most of the last 25+ years. A nurse practitioner recently told me she considers prostate issues to be essentially male menopause.
I went to my local community college fitness and wellness center to work out earlier today, got home about an hour ago.
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My doc recommended Saw Palmetto. I get it over the counter at CVS or at Sam's. Been taking it for a couple of years - - and it really helps! doc said the only alternative he knows of currently is the "Roto-Rooter" surgery. yikes! taking Saw Palmetto is fine by me.
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Yes, Yes, Yes. I joined Planet Fitness for about $10 a month and it is the the best investment made so far in my aging process. They have a cage that has bars going everyway you can imagine, and instructions and pictures on how to use them to do stretching exercises. The stretching exercises begin at your neck and covers all the way down to your feet. Then there are treadmills, bicycles, free weights, and machined weights to build your cardiovascular system.
When I slack off and miss a few weeks my body starts barking because it is becoming stiff again.
In addition, I have lost 75 pounds and struggle to keep it off, but keeping the goal of maintaining as much mobility as possible, is keeping me honest and on track.
Obviously, things happen within our bodies and minds that we have absolutely no control over. We can only hope the medical professionals have a medication, surgery, prostheses, or mental health help that will keep us going. We should take advantage of every available procedure so we can lead a happy and productive life.
I have a relative who has slowed down physically, but not adjusted their calorie intake. Only one thing can happen and that is to put on additional weight.
Another has had a heart attack are not changed any eating or dieting to lose weight. When the doc suggested these changes, their response was, “That will happen when world peace comes about.” With such an attitude what can anyone do to help them? They refuse to help themselves so you can only wait until the worst happens. So far the medications have kept them alive, but their mobility is limited.
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I started taking saw palmetto in my early 40s. Helps for a time. There's a medication, "tamsulosin" with a brand name of Flomax. That's very helpful too. The roto-rooter treatment comes in when meds no longer work.
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oh, great I've got something to look forward to -
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Does the roto rooter treatment refer to a colonoscopy? If so, had my first one couple years back. The procedure was OK; the prep??? Reminded me of what some corps said about the colon cleanse.
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Glad to say I'm pretty fit and healthy. No serious problems, though knuckle joints are a bit bulgy and swollen but don't restrict any activities. Eyesight poor since a child, corrected with contact lenses to give perfect vision, but my optician tells me I have beginning cataracts - but I think these have been there for decades without any significant change. I believe I have great genes - maternal family all lived into mid-90s+, not so sure about paternal side. I confidently expect to live into my 90s unless I have a serious accident beforehand.
I keep pretty active at work (s/emp gardening, lots of moving about, can get quite physical) and like going for long walks in any leisure time I have.
My mum (exactly 25 years older than me) used to say, "Look into the future. You've got all this coming!" but thankfully I don't have any of the problems she's had, either when she was the age I am now, or previously. And I show no signs of having any of the problems she has currently.
I thank God every day for my good health (which I don't take for granted). I know that some people I was at school with have already had nasty health events (like strokes and heart attacks) or have even died.
Again in the words of my mum: "Old age is not for wimps!"
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Growing old disgracefully
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No, it doesn't... even though colonoscopy prep can feel like roto rooter treatment.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/prostate-problems
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is very common in older men. It means your prostate is enlarged but not cancerous. Treatments for BPH include:
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Both of my parents had cataract surgery in their early 50s. So did I (in MY early 50s, not theirs ;) )
At the time of my cataract surgery, the VA implanted permanent lenses under my corneas. That procedure meant I ONLY needed reading glasses but not distance correction lenses for the following 12 years or so. Now I get updated prescriptions every year.
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