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David Radford, Labelle, FL

In the three years since his surgery for chronic prostatitis David Radford has inspired other men. Upon returning to drumming, he recorded For Dr K in 7. He said: "Thanks for not letting the music stop." This is his story.

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I had a PSA 0.9 and my quality of life was 0.9. I had eight years of miserable chronic prostatitis.

After eight years of taking medication for constant prostate pain, antibiotics for infections destroying my immune system, and frequent time consuming costly visits to numerous urologists, a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic referred me to Dr. Krongrad. He referred me for surgical prostate removal.

Dr. Krongrad agreed to help me.  Thanks for a doctor who can not only treat, but also solve a problem.  I was the first patient to have surgery for chronic prostatitis with Dr. Krongrad, who does mainly prostate cancer treatment. Numerous urologists told me that this type of surgery was not viable for me and that the scar tissue was more painful than prostatitis and that I would learn to live with the pain and be overjoyed that I was not dying with cancer.

My laparoscopic surgery was typically like most of Dr. Krongrad's surgeries you have already read about, first class in every respect.  When I came out of surgery, I was laying on my back for the first time in many years without the pain of feeling as if I had a golf ball in my rectum. 

One month later, I was able to resume my passion of playing drums and gigging with my band.  Playing drums before surgery was at best very painful.  I was frequently left with fever, chills and pain for weeks after.  I continue to improve day by day, doing more of the things I love.  I have no urination or leaking problems post surgery and antibiotics & pain killers are no longer necessary.  Now, I can actually sit through business meetings & social functions without a donut.  I'm now living without pain and loving to live again.

At first I was having erectile dysfunction issues but now erections are returning without any aid from medication. Overall sex is much improved, especially without the severe pain on ejaculation as before.  I had no lost sex drive or depression syndrome.  Everything improved dramatically post surgery.

Beware of your insurance companies pre-approving acute prostatitis surgery.  After the fact, you may find out that there is not a code for this one.  But appeals are available.

My life is a solid 9, that's my story eight months after surgery for prostatitis.  Many thanks to Dr. Krongrad for making this change possible. Thanks to Ruth, Hope and a very helpful staff who treated us like family; patiently answering our many questions. 

I have been asked would I do the surgery again and my answer is, absolutely, only sooner!

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David Radford was desperate to find relief. He took a bold step and found it, thus opening the door for other men. To read his story CLICK HERE.

Radiation oncologist Nicholas Muff, MD suffered 13 years of pain from chronic prostatitis until he had his prostate removed. To read his story CLICK HERE.

Hospital nurse Ike Akpuaka needed heavy medication to help him cope with his pain from chronic prostatitis. To read his story CLICK HERE.

Merlin Gill had two partial prostate removals in an effort to stop the symptoms of chronic prostatitis. In the end, he got relief with complete removal. To read his story CLICK HERE.

Mike Peckham traveled the world and spent tens of thousands of dollars before he found relief with laparoscopic surgery. To read his story CLICK HERE. 

Rich Ellenberger got back to raising his buffalos free of chronic prostatitis. To read his story CLICK HERE.

John Crow got rid of miserable prostatitis pain. To read his story CLICK HERE.