I'm 63. Approx. 2 years ago I started to experience 'urinary dysfunction'. I.e. frequent need to urinate with little to show for it each time; slow stream; loss of libido. Needing 'to go' has been spasmodic with long periods when sensation does not arise, and, is generally not a problem at my stage 'of enlarged prostate' so my doctor informs me is the cause. I do not suffer 'dribbling'.
With badgering of my doctor I have been through run-of-the-mill yearly blood tests in the last 3yrs without comeback from the surgery as to their outcome; except; re-most recent samples which indicate 'liver' and 'cholesterol' counts. I like wine and have regularly consumed a bottle each evening. I don't drink in the daytime.
At first My GP appeared disdainful of 'my symptoms' and kept me on-hold saying "wait another 3mths and come back and see me then". With my return to my GP for 'prostate advice' I am now on Tamsulosin which seems barely to make a halfpenny of difference for the two mths I've been on the pills.
More recently I am experiencing abdominal aches hear and there which dissipate when I am up and out and about during the day. Such pricking low level pain is more noticeable when bedded for the night. However, a specific pricking, pinching pain is beginning to be prevalent right up into the left groin; a feeling as if something is pinched inside that area. This is not dissipating in the day.
I am due to see a consultant re 'liver/cholesterol'. Within the NHS (UK National Health Service) I have to wait to receive a request to visit which could be weeks.
I would be grateful for comments as to what I describe above.
Thank you.