Question Title: Free Psa Tests

On May-1996 my regular Dr. did a psa that shows 2.4. On the same month next year(1997) I had a prostatitis situation were my psa went up to 17. I took Floxin for 10 days and in the next months the psa started comming down until it got to 6.5. Next one was 7.5. My regular Dr. sent me to an urologist that advsd more
Floxin for 30 days. After the 30 days it went down to 6.5(floxin stopped) and this month it was 7.7. I went back to the urologist. He did an ultrasound(no comments on bad/good) and requested more blood tests.These are the results: Total Psa=7.2 Free Psa=0.7 and Free Psa=10 %(Cal). The lab test shows the Free Psa and the % Free Psa are in range. The total psa out of range. On the 1st of April I am going to have a biopsy done. For what I read my Free Psa is too low so I think I do have a problem(don't know why the lab said the % is in range). Yesterday i was having problems urinating. I took one floxin(300mg) and the problem started to clear out. I will be taken the floxin until next wednesday biopsy.I am from Miami and will like to know your opinion in the best Drs. in my area. Thanks for all your help. Pete.
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Dear Pedro
Thanks for your question.
Hope your biopsy went well. Prostatitis, inflammation of the prostate, as well as prostate cancer and benign enlargement of the prostate can cause an elevated PSA as well as difficulty in urination . The problem is trying to discern which is causing the problems. A biopsy can find inflammation or cancer ,if present, fairly accurately. Your urologist has certainly made the correct recommendation in that you should have a biopsy. You should know your results soon. There are many fine board certified urologists in your area and prostatic diseases are well addressed by them. If you desire a second opinion you might contact one of the academic institutions in Miami or visit us. Good Luck.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban campuses (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Dr. Melon, Dr. Peabody and Dr. Stricker of our department have particular interest in urologic cancer and would be glad to see you if you so desire. Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results and pathology slides that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
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