Embarassing and scary situation.... Male members please read
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thats the one!!! lol0
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Phone back (to the people you originally phoned to make your appointment, not the hospital) and ask them to check availability of other less local hospitals, assuming you are prepared to travel.
The waiting list at your local general hospital might be high, but further away they might be less busy. Some might even offer private hospitals (Eg Nuffield). Everyone is entitled to choice, and everyone must be treated within 18 weeks referral to treatment.
As thats treated within 18 weeks, you'd need to have diagnosis tests further in advance (I think within 12 weeks) to allow time for any procedure that might be required, as a result of the investigations.
If you've missed an appointment your clock will be restarted.
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Well went and saw the doc today, what a load of crap that was. Waited 6 months (i had to cancel due to work etc a couple times) to go and see him all for the bloke to tell me he.... and i qoute 'didnt have a fanny adams idea whats wrong!!!' WTF 20 years practise and has never heard of this.
Ok fair do, so what you going to do about it.... tell me to come back in 4 months and give me a update!!! WHAT?!!??! so your not going to do any thing but ask me to see what happens in the next 4 months when i have just told you what has happened over the last 6 months???
Great NHS service we have!!!0 -
Not helpful. Can you get a second opinion?.
"Let not the sands of time get in your lunch"
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I dont know really... how do you go about getting one?0
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See a 2nd GP.
It's really not good enough that you waited 4 months and then, when the GP couldn't think what it might be, you were simply sent on your way for 6 months.
I would have expected the GP to be asking you probing questions... Any lumps? Other pains? Passing water okay? Etc...Ben
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Hope you sort this out man, it's worrying me just reading about it. You deserve to be seen by a competent doctor and treated accordingly.0
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The majority of reported cases of haemospermia go undiagnosed and are isolated incidents with nothing to worry about. 8 months on, since the original incident, and with the incidents seemingly pertaining to saddle time and no other ailments, what makes you think it's further worth worrying about? It's not necessarily a symptom of a condition, but an event of trauma which in this case would be cycling.
Personally I'd take Ibuprofen with a pre-cycle meal to counter any prostate inflammation. The 16p ones from Tesco's are generic, and exactly the same as Nurofen without the marketing price. That said, it wouldn't be a solution in the long-run. I tackled my short wrangle with haemospermia simply by simple ergonomics; adjusting the angle of the cut-out saddle to relieve pressure on my perineum, and consequently my prostate. I found chamois padding (which I referred to at the time as my sanitary towel for manstruation) helped lots too. So I said goodbye to those ruby necklaces, Dorothy, and welcomed the return of the glistening pearls. 8)
If you want a second (fourth?) opinion, phone the practice you are registered to and simply book an appointment with a doctor of your choice. You're not going to get a diagnosis (is that what you seek?) from a GP, and would be referred again to a urologist.0 -
Sorry, my last post should have said it was a ulologist that i saw.
I dont really think that there is much to worry about, it is just odd that ir never happened before and then suddenly starts to happen. Although I have done 2 30 mile rides over the last 2 weeks with no probs, wearing padded lycra shorts and padded baggy shorts, however when doing a 8 mile ride off road with my daughter, no padding, the problem happened.
So do we think a cutsaddle is the answer, popping a few ibroprfin to help maybe?0 -
The most likely cause in a cyclist is trauma to the perineum but there are other causes.
See
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Haematospermia.htm
I should see your GP for a proper examination and a few simple tests.
Might also be worth a trip to the local sexual health (clap) clinic to get the old man checked out if you want to be really thorough.0 -
If it is inflammation of your prostate, Ibuprofen would help reduce that inflammation. If it was caused at the time by an infection, the Ibuprofen would be unnecessary. Like I said though, taking NSAID's every time you have anticipate a rough cycle isn't a solution to your problems.
Regardless, your focus should be on trying to minimise localised trauma to that area. Padding, getting out of the saddle when going over a bump, and possibly a different saddle. A cut-out one may work, but I would imagine the stiffness and overall shape will be much more of a contributing factor.0 -
B1ghubba wrote:The most likely cause in a cyclist is trauma to the perineum but there are other causes.
See
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Haematospermia.htm
I should see your GP for a proper examination and a few simple tests.
Might also be worth a trip to the local sexual health (clap) clinic to get the old man checked out if you want to be really thorough.
Ooops, only read the first page, didn't realise there were 5 more pages!
If you feel you're getting nowhere with the urologist get down the clap clinic.
You can usually just turn up without an appointment. They go by a variety of names
Sexual Health Clinic, Genitourinary Clinic, GU clinic etc0 -
Yep blood in my semen caused by a Selle Italia Gel Flow saddle. Doctor said nothing to worry about but did a blood test anyway for prostate cancer. So you need to change your saddle. Specialised Romin or Selle SMP glider are two that I found are OK.Pegoretti
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get your girlfriend to kiss it better - it might not cure the problem, but you'll enjoy the process of trying!http://veloviewer.com/SigImage.php?a=3370a&r=3&c=5&u=M&g=p&f=abcdefghij&z=a.png
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Felt so Good wrote:get your girlfriend to kiss it better - it might not cure the problem, but you'll enjoy the process of trying!
But not in a public place
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Well I went and spoke to my GP as I wanted a second opinion but he has changed my mind. The Urology Doc I saw was the top guy at my local hosp. He has wriotten a letter to my GP stating he is not worried about it (in the sense it is not cancer and not some thing that wil kill me or casuse my man to fall off!) and that it seems to just be some kind of irritation thing... Great I said, but I would like to know why. In medicine WHY is one of the Q's that can hardly ever be answered... Why do we get cancer, why do we get repetative strain injury but Joe Bloggs does not.... So I will wait the 3 months, see the specialist again... prob have some probe stuck where the sun should never shine and be told to wear lots of padding and get a better seat... will just have to be careful from now on hey.
@ feltsogood... dont worry mate, she does that often lol0 -
I had the same after a 100k ride, i visited my doc who coincedently was a fellow roadie, having checked me over, his diagnosis was for me to buy a new saddle with cut out's.
I then went a bought myself a Spec BG Toupe saddle, not cheap but after a short ride to break it in i rode a 140k sportive with absolutly no problems.
I hope this helps Focus Izalco Ultimate
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madasfishys - I did assume that might be the case, just funds are very very shy at the moment and I do not thik I can stretch to another seat.... but I will have to start saving i supppose.
Unless ay one knows of a mid range seat with a cut out?0 -
there is a link between this a prostrate ... if you google you will find as few topics similar to yourself
in anycase i would want my prostrate health looked ok0 -
Well when i go back in 2-3 months, i assume i will haev the delight of some thing shoved up the rear or down the front!! :shock:
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Happy for you that the docs seem to have dismissed anything serious with you mcflyss! Get comfortable with a better saddle/setup and enjoy the riding again.
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Yeah i want to get a new Saddle but cant afford it at present, but have not had any major probs for a long time since been wearing better padding... but still want to make sure every thing is ok there!!0
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Just a quick update to thoses that have commented and help. Have now been signed off from the hospital as have not had another 'incident' for over 500 miles so the Docs were happy there is nothign serious going on down stairs.
Still not had a proper answer as to why this happened but am happy it has not happened again and will just keep an eye on the situation!!
Thank you every one for your support and comments!!0 -
Good to hear mate! Hope you stay incident free!0
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I'd go to the docs ! The good news is there doesn't seem to be anyone else on here wiht the problem, the bad news is if you leave off going to see your Doctor it may well explode !
Get to a GPs !
PS was kidding about the explosion, but I hasten to add I'm not a doctor
PPS can you let this forum know if it does explode ?0 -
+3NapoleonD wrote:Good to hear mate! Hope you stay incident free!
Did you read the rest of the thread?datpat64 wrote:I'd go to the docs !Ben
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I didn't even read the rest, get to a doctor ASAP with that one.LOL road riding.0
