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Prostate Artery Embolization for BPH. Anyone have it done?
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I have had Benign Hyperplasia (BHP) since I was in my 30s, and I am 72 now. I wish I could find something that works to relieve the symptoms. I stopped the pills because they made me feel goofy. The doctor said they should not do that. I just heard about this PAE, and you are the first person I’ve read about who has had it done. I look forward to following your progress. I understand you had some pain after the procedure. Did the doctor explain that you would have any possible issues or side effects after the procedure? I am wondering if your symptoms are common.
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Age 66 and had I had artery embolization (AE) almost 2 years ago. Unfortunately it did not have the desired impact on urgency, flow, and trips to the bathroom. Therefore had an aqua oblation procedure done which is certainly more invasive and requires a catheter and longer recovery time. After some 6 months it appears to have solved my issues but sometimes do have pain urinating and pass small debris in the urine. The surgeon is not sure if this is calcified prostate material or perhaps bladder stones. I am exercising vigorously and my prostate seems to be under control.
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I suggest you to read everything you can find about "Postembolization Syndrome after Prostatic Artery Embolization", but be aware that other symptoms can occur after a PAE like - perineal pain, blood in urine and faeces, scabs that can pass thru urine, burning sensation to pee, LUTS and other. Mosat important - Don´t believe if a surgeon says that PAE is a almost no-pain procedure, cause this is not true