Chronic Prostatitis
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I have had CP for almost 3 years. I can't remember life without it or being able to sit down in real comfort. I have had all the hospital tests and regularly have a well-man check every autumn. I still try to keep fit and go walking and having recently retired so I am determined not to let it spoil my life. You always continue to worry that it will not turn into something else. I probably don't take as many pain-killers anti anti-inflammatory drugs as I should because you feel that can't be good for you as well. I dream of the day it will go but I fear it will be around for a long time yet, if not for ever.[/quote]
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nickone Miltoneer
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3 years is a long time. I wont tell you how long I have lived with CPPS., only to say that several years of healthy living and relaxation techniques has really helped . Its not the end of the road at all, but I'm starting to reap the benefits of my own relaxation program.
john02 Miltoneer
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Amitryptiline was first introduced as an anti-depressant at high doses like 150mg. At some stage it was discovered that it eased pelvic pain but in very low doses.
My GP had attended a conference and spoken to urologists who advised him to prescribe this drug.
You start at the low dose of 10mg once a day and give yourself time to adjust to any sleepiness effects it has on you. I found that by taking it at about 8pm and after getting used to it, there were no unwanted effects the following morning. For me the level of dose which has worked best is 20mg each evening.
Now I can sit on any chair and carry out activities which pain prevented before.
I no longer need tramadol or indeed any other pain killers. In any event, I discovered that most hardly work for pelvic pain. Amitryptiline, I am told, affects seratonin production in the brain and suppresses pain triggers from the pelvic area.
Here's hoping it will help you. All the best
renae20074 Miltoneer
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john29306 Miltoneer
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I really feel a lot better with most of the horrible aches gone and for that l am most grateful.10mg l beleive is a very low dose and l aware there maybe could be some side effect which l will take responsibility for.
I have suffered with problem for only a very short time compared to others but want to offer some hope to others and really hope this will help them.Good luck and remember you are not alone.
maciek76755 Miltoneer
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