hi, i was recently treated for epididymitis . i took cipro for ten days and the symptoms were gone . Whent back to my doctor about 4 days after the last pill and had a psa test run . i was also given uroxatral for suspected bladder problems . the doctor called me and say we need to talk because my psa readings were extreamly high . my last psa was 2.8 , 15 months ago . this current doctor does not know that my last count was 2.8…… im 54 , non smoker , not overweight and active . Im really scared. thanks, Tony

I remember when I was diagnosed. It is really scary. At this point, I would stress it is premature to think you have cancer. You do not even know how high the new PSA is. At this point, you could well have a prostate infection (prostatitis) rather than cancer. So, I would suggest you meet with this doctor and get more details. You may need a prostate ultrasound and biopsy done by an urologist.

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