>I don't want to go so soon that Doc won't be able to figure out which
>gland it is.  I don't want to wait so long that he starts having prostate
>problems.  How do I know what it's a good time.  Doc did mention they
>could do an ultrasound and that would probably help but I would rather
>put that money toward his surgery.  Any opinions out there?
 
IMO, ultrasound is rarely all that helpful, and I agree with you, put the
money toward the surgery.  As far as the timing, not sure I can help you
there, but I go in when I diagnose them.  Often I can feel the enlarged
gland at my physical exam, and I've never had any problem determining
which gland is affected.  What can happen, though, is for one gland to be
obviously affected and the other gland to look normal in comparison, and
actually be affected as well.
 
Good luck.
 
Dr. Ruth
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[Posted in FML issue 3481]