Prostatitis recovery period
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Hi All,
So I've been trying to get rid of prostatitis for the last 3 and a half months now, hard to get a diagnosis but eventually got put on 6 weeks of meds (4 weeks levo, 2 weeks doxycycline). After 6 weeks of up and down in regards to progress, a few days after finishing the script the symptoms got better and urine flow improved (no more retention feeling etc.)
Read about only 5% have bacterial blah blah, but my doc seems to think all prostatitis is caused by bacteria at the beginning. Anyway, symptoms improving but I have also stopped drinking, smoking, eating spicy foods, sitting down for longs periods of time and cut down on sex. From your experience If I lapse and do these things will the prostatitis just come back?
thanks
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sasha79338 max59857
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moudar sasha79338
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I heard few have cured after 2 year or more. There is doc in Italy all some have big problem travel to him.
Derek89 max59857
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newkidonthebloc max59857
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Hi Max
I'm new to Prostatitis but what I have been going through is terrible. I have always (for the past 10 years) have had issues with my penis...Mostly comes after a huge ejaculation. Normally I am sore for several days for no real reason, most times I think something like an STD but all my test results always come back negative. Now my prostate has been hurting so I feel like my problem has gotten worse. I went to the urologist and they said my prosate felt "mushy". I was diagnosed with Prostatitis not sure which kind. I started taking Cipro for 30 days and after about day 20 my symptoms went away. A few weeks later right back to feeling like I have been kicked in the testicles every day and my prostate feels a tad sore like sitting on a golf ball. I am now on Doxxy something but only for a week as I await my next appointment. I just don't know what to do about this as my discomfort level in my testicles is at an 8 out of 10 everyday. To make it worse I feel fatigued which is a sympton I didn't see people stating they had. I feel tired a lot and no energy...Any advice words would be great. It seems like there is still a lot uknown about Prostatitis.
JayZee max59857
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JayZee max59857
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Hello guys, I've read all the posts,on this discussion and I'm shocked that nobody has mentioned flax seed meal for prostate health. Look up the research, it's out there. The lignans in ground (meal) flax seeds is extremely therapeutic to the prostate. The research dosages that have been used are 3 tablespoons of Flax Seed MEAL every day. Some of you sound pretty desperate so what do you lose trying something that shows promise.
barry30818 max59857
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Hi All
I was diagnosed with prostitas by a urologist from description of symptoms and a prostate examination- nothing else. I have been prescribed trimethoprim, been on that and no change at all in my symptoms. It feels like I have a golf ball between my legs and constant discomfort plus back pain, is this normal with prostitas? I exercise regularly, don't drink alcohol and have stopped drinking caffeine. Is there anything else I should be doing?
Also the consultant said if a month of antibiotics don't work they will drain my prostate and send a culture away, I think I heard him correctly- does that sound right?
Thank you all for posting on the site it's so helpful
Self-help barry30818
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Check my previous posts as it relates to your condition.
Cipro for 2 weeks is an option with a prostate ultrasound.
I would suggest you do some research and possibly get a second opinion, if the discomfort is not dimminishing.
Note: Trimethoprim (TMP) is an antibiotic used mainly in the treatment of bladder infections. Other uses include for middle ear infections and travelers' diarrhea
barry30818 Self-help
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Could I take both? I am only 9 days into a 4 week cycle of (TMP), I can't understand why a consultant urologist would prescribe (TMP) if it doesn't deal with the problem- very frustrating
Self-help barry30818
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I don't understand either (TMP), that's why I suggested getting a 2nd opinion or asking your doctor for the reasoning behind it.
Problem may arise if prostate untreated, can become chronic in nature. With Cipro, it usually takes 5-9 days for a recovery response, although side effects may be harsh for some..
I would keep asking or looking around if I was you, just to be sure.
barry30818 Self-help
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Self-help barry30818
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You should be aware that bacterial Prostatitis is the minority. An enlarged prostate is much more common and can cause UTI's which can create the situation as well.
If your prostate is growing, the many forum posts in this section will attest to the difficulty that many men experience.
So, keep in mind;
1- Google "Sitz Bath - Hot Bath - Lymph Massage" to help maximize your medication usage
2 - DRE (finger up butt) and an ultrasound are two effective means in determining prostate size and state
3 - If you are still experiencing pain after your meds, an enlarged and growing prostate may be a possibility; #2 helps to determine that.
4 - Daily log may not seem to be worthy of your time, but if complications appear or the problem stays unresolved, it really helps in charting a quicker path to recovery.
5 - Take the time to read and inform yourself, to help mimize costs and discomfort. A good doctor that you trust will go a long way.
Since it's impossible for anyone to know your situation, health, symptoms, medical coverage, doctors, ..., it really falls on you to get out of this situationj as quickly as possible.
There are a lot of horror stories from men out there, that had their condition worsened because of poor choices early on.
GL
barry30818 Self-help
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That's great thank you, I have now been prescribed ciproflaxin which I am picking up today, I have also been sent for bloods to assess my PSA levels, I will ask for an ultrasound as well as it seems to me early clear diagnosis is key. Also bought some saw palmetto as it seems to get good reviews
Thank you again
Self-help barry30818
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barry30818 Self-help
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You have been very helpful
justin18892 barry30818
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just wanted to jump in here. The prevailing theory is that most causes of "prostatitis" have nothing to do with the prostate and this condition is not related to infection and therfore Antibotics are not effective. Unless you have tested positive for a bacteria that is sensitive to one of the drugs you have been perscribed, I would not continue to take Antibotics (espcially Cipro). Google search "Chronic Prostatitis is a Psychoneuromuscular Condition" and there is a good article that explains the non-bacterial theroy. All the best.
moudar justin18892
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I agree with you one hundred precent.
Last year I have very pain in my ureatha and diagnosed with prostatits and then I take every thing Doxycilin, ciprofolxacin, ..... I have got pelvic pain from cipro, and I left my job.
In the end I know how to deal with it.
In the first you should take long break, and stop lifting so much stop drive a car.
And I took saw palmetto, pamkin seed, vitamin D, fish oil.
My condition becom better and better now I start spring and walk but step by step. My advice avoid the cipro and every antibiotic from the same family. And every 2 day ejuculet even if you are in pain.
barry30818 justin18892
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justin18892 barry30818
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there have been reports of people having very serious reactions to this class of antibiotic. It should only be used as a last resort. Unless you have a proven infection that is only sensitive to cipro, I would steer clear.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/class-of-antibiotics-gets-stronger-warning-due-to-dangerous-side-effects-says-fda/
barry30818
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Been to the Gp again today, now on ciproflaxin for 2 weeks and having PSA bloods tomorrow, if they are high or the ciproflaxin doesn't work they are referring me for a cystoscope, that sounds fun ha ha. Fingers crossed it doesn't come to that!!
barry30818 justin18892
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Thank you well I have had results back and from my examination my prostate is 30-40 gms and the diagnosis is now officially BPH. I don't know if 30-40 is good, bad or indifferent. Any thoughts?
barry30818 justin18892
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Thank you well I have had results back and from my examination my prostate is 30-40 gms and the diagnosis is now officially BPH. I don't know if 30-40 is good, bad or indifferent. Any thoughts?