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What Causes A Rising PSA With Arm And Shoulder Pain?

My PSA has risen in less than a year from 0.9 to 3.88.  It has never been higher than 0.9.  Urologist has put me on an antibiotic, and wants to recheck in six weeks.  I have also been having arm and shoulder pain, muscle twitches all over, some shakiness.  Is it possible that I could have cancer, considering the short timeframe, or do you think it is just a bad infection?  I am 45 years old.  Could a prostate infection affect nerves in the body elsewhere?  My Neurologist thinks I have a Post Virus Syndrome attacking my body but this was before the PSA test..  He sent me to Urologist when I started having symptoms- hurting in that region and leakage after urination.
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by RC03, Jun 24, 2011 04:59PM
More information: digital exam was normal.  Neurological symptoms came on suddenly six months ago. Clear MRI brain and Cervical spine.  clear EMG as well.  I am on Cembalta for nerve pain.  My PSA was the first I have had since Aug. 10.  Dr. was looking for MS type illness.
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Thanks for query .
The pain in shoulder and arms can not be due to prostate infection .Your PSA levels which has raised from 0.9 to 3.88 can be considered as a normal variation as it has not raised above 4 which is considered to be a land mark to suspect cancer of prostate .

The raised PSA is likely to be due to infection of prostate (Prostatitis) and can be controlled with long term course (6 Weeks) of appropriate antibiotic .

As regards your doubt about MS it is most unlikely as your MRI brain is normal .
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The possibility of generalized Viral Neuritis can be a considered and taking Methylcynocobalamine and other vitamin supplements should help to get relief from pain in arms and shoulders .
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What Causes A Rising PSA With Arm And Shoulder Pain?

Hello Thanks for query . The pain in shoulder and arms can not be due to prostate infection .Your PSA levels which has raised from 0.9 to 3.88 can be considered as a normal variation as it has not raised above 4 which is considered to be a land mark to suspect cancer of prostate . The raised PSA is likely to be due to infection of prostate (Prostatitis) and can be controlled with long term course (6 Weeks) of appropriate antibiotic . As regards your doubt about MS it is most unlikely as your MRI brain is normal . . The possibility of generalized Viral Neuritis can be a considered and taking Methylcynocobalamine and other vitamin supplements should help to get relief from pain in arms and shoulders .