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Posted 15 Jun 2018 at 00:20

My husband is 49-years old.  At the end of April he was diagnosed with a UTI and started on Bactrim. initially his symptoms went away (cloudy urine, burning, urgency).  Then they returned.  His physician called and said the bacteria was resistant to bactrim, and started a new antibiotic.  Two days later, she ordered a psa which was 4.38.  Less than 2 years ago his psa was 1.07.  I am hoping this is inaccurate due to the UTI.  She ordered a TRUS and a calcificatio was found in the peripheral zone.  Tomorrow he sees a urologist.  I am really scared.

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Posted 15 Jun 2018 at 00:54
Calcification (stones in the prostate) is very common and not linked to cancer although it does increase the risk of infection.

Good luck tomorrow.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 15 Jun 2018 at 10:14
A UTI can raise PSA, so can a number of other things, cancer is found in less than 25% of cases at a level of 4 and with a confirmed UTI that is more likely to be the reason. Good luck at the urologist!
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Posted 15 Jun 2018 at 21:33
Thanks for the replies. The urologist is not concerned at this time. Repeat PSA in September but he anticipates it will be back to normal.
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Posted 15 Jun 2018 at 22:09
Great news - enjoy the weekend
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

 
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