Hi All.

Alan just came back from Dr. Fred.

They reviewed his blood test from last week.

His B-12 was 1001 (and he stopped taking my Methyl B-12 last month because "It's not doing anything for me". I can only imagine what my level will be when I go for my blood tests).

His triglicerides are 251 (down from 332 from 3 months ago). His cholesterol is 228, up from 196 from 3 months ago. Dr. Fred told Alan that his cholesterol is going up because he has not been to the gym in over 3 months.Alan could not exercise because of the foot ulcer. Tomorrow he goes back to his gym (but not on any treamills or foot stuff). Just weights I guess.

His total Protein is 9.0 (Dr. Fred says this is because he is on IVIG).

Now here is where I get fidgety. His PSA readings.

in 2003, it was 0.89
8/23/06, it was 2.51
11/08/06, it was 2.41
2/21/07 it was 2.69
5/30/07 it was 2.94
8/23/07 it is 3.38.

Dr. Fred said "when you come back in November, if it goes over 4.0, I'll send you to a urologist"

I read on the internet that men over 50, well their PSA can be elevated. He is not in any danger zone, I know this. He is also 60. Could this be the reason that it's been steadily increasing.

Is there anything he can do or take to get it down?? He has no trouble urinating whatsoever and he does not get up all night long and pee (like my cousin who takes pills for his prostate). I never questioned him what these pills are.

Can the IVIG have anything to do with the increased PSA levels.

I don't want to start being a worry wart here.

Dr. Fred told Alan, "not to worry, we are watching this".

Thanks if anyone can answer my questions.