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Recurring Prostatitis
Posted on 5/3/24 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 5/3/24 at 3:36 pm
Long story short, I have been battling with recurring prostatitis for about 5 years off and on. What started it or what causes it is beyond me or any of the urologists that I have seen. I am younger (about to be 30) and visiting a urologist and being put on antibiotics for over 14 days is literal hell.
Every doctor I have visited has told me it is very common. Naturally that has led me here to see if any other Health/Fitness board baws deal with the same thing.
My symptoms really just include discomfort in that area. Not really anything else. I have been told that it could be more of a nerve issue in my pelvic floor. Or I could just have pelvic floor disfunction. At this point I am just more curious to know if anyone else deals with the same thing.....
Every doctor I have visited has told me it is very common. Naturally that has led me here to see if any other Health/Fitness board baws deal with the same thing.
My symptoms really just include discomfort in that area. Not really anything else. I have been told that it could be more of a nerve issue in my pelvic floor. Or I could just have pelvic floor disfunction. At this point I am just more curious to know if anyone else deals with the same thing.....
Posted on 5/3/24 at 4:57 pm to tigerbait17
I had a similar issue in 2013. Occurred out of nowhere. Drove me crazy. Had a weird tingling feeling, also felt like I had to perpetually climax after peeing. It was hell. Saw several urologist who told me it "was in my head." Finally saw a great one at BR Clinic. Prescribed gabapetin and over time it got much better. Had scopes, all of it. Still don't know what caused it but I think it was nerve related as well. I started working out and that became a habit to clear my head (top one) during this period. It lasted over a year. I changed up my diet significantly and gradually got better and better. Also, did Lexapro for awhile as it made me anxious. It's been years since I had an episode. That period really affected me mentally, created quite a bit of anxiety. I say all that to say....wise man told me stay off message boards because no one ever comes back and says its gets better. Well, I'm here to tell you....it gets better.
This post was edited on 5/4/24 at 2:13 am
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:23 pm to tigerbait17
Look up pelvic floor physical therapy for prostatitis videos on YouTube. May have some good info there.
Also search for a pelvic floor PT in your area.
Also search for a pelvic floor PT in your area.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:33 pm to PTBob
I’ve had issues since I was 30. I’m 44 now
Feels like I’m sitting on a golf ball and have to piss al the time.
Feels like I’m sitting on a golf ball and have to piss al the time.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:37 pm to tigerbait17
I have had it- cut out extremely seasoned foods and it went away
Also it is hard for your prostate to absorb meds so it could take several rounds
Also it is hard for your prostate to absorb meds so it could take several rounds
This post was edited on 5/3/24 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:41 pm to tigerbait17
Check out Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy.
Also don’t settle for a therapist that wants you to shove a probe up your butt and do kegels while watching a screen for feedback.
You want a PT that may ask to let them perform an internal assessment to happen, but will also have you squat, lift, etc. to actually mimic your activities and goals.
I always recommend looking up a ICE trained PT in your area as they are a fitness forward group
Also don’t settle for a therapist that wants you to shove a probe up your butt and do kegels while watching a screen for feedback.
You want a PT that may ask to let them perform an internal assessment to happen, but will also have you squat, lift, etc. to actually mimic your activities and goals.
I always recommend looking up a ICE trained PT in your area as they are a fitness forward group
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:46 pm to Jim bean xxx
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hard for your prostate to absorb meds so it could take several rounds
I had to take levaquin for a long time to get rid of it.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 10:14 pm to tigerbait17
Yup. Been going on like 8 years now. It’s better but still hangs around. I’m convinced it’s nerve related. Wondered about dry needling but it’s expensive.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 12:19 pm to Jim bean xxx
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I have had it- cut out extremely seasoned foods and it went away
This could be it- check out the symptoms of histamine intolerance and see if they apply to you
Posted on 5/4/24 at 3:59 pm to tigerbait17
I had urine flow issues at one point a few years ago, and a nurse practitioner at a urology place immediately told me prostatitis. Prescribed heavy antibiotics that never fixed it.
I got a vasectomy later on, and the urologist was a little worried about it being something worse since it never really cleared up. He ran a few tests and wanted to do a scope to check out my bladder. Turns out I had a stricture in my urethra...Hopefully you don't have that, but it wouldn't hurt getting it checked out if you've taken any direct hits to the dick
I got a vasectomy later on, and the urologist was a little worried about it being something worse since it never really cleared up. He ran a few tests and wanted to do a scope to check out my bladder. Turns out I had a stricture in my urethra...Hopefully you don't have that, but it wouldn't hurt getting it checked out if you've taken any direct hits to the dick
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:28 pm to tigerbait17
I have flare ups, as well. My first bout with was the worst. I had pelvic pain and even dick pain, not to mention being incontinent. It was terrible to go thru, especially being in my 30s. I’ve learned it’s mostly stressed induced and to lay off coffee and nicotine when it starts up. I do this stretching routine in the am https://youtu.be/oyGEVPuumtk?si=qPOlkM1NAOhbSotV
Plus use ibuprofen and flowmax as I’m sure your doc told you to do.
Plus use ibuprofen and flowmax as I’m sure your doc told you to do.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 9:42 pm to lsu5803tiger
Search Youtube for pelvic floor stretches and exercises. Stress/anxiety is a major influence on prostatitis as well. Some people hold stress in various areas such as your pelvic region, neck/shoulders, throat, jaws...etc. Try to notice if you are holding stress in your pelvic region. Do daily stretches for your pelvic floor and incorporate a yoga ball in your stretches. The main stretch being where you have your back on the yoga ball and roll backwards where you can stretch the front part of your very lower abdominal area.
Antibiotics won't do shite for it because most of the time, there isn't anything for antibiotics to cure. So managing your pelvic floor tension is key. There are some supplements out there that can help such as Now Prostate Health and pumpkin seed oil. It will get better baw. Just keep a really strict stretching schedule and even when it feels better, keep stretching daily.
Antibiotics won't do shite for it because most of the time, there isn't anything for antibiotics to cure. So managing your pelvic floor tension is key. There are some supplements out there that can help such as Now Prostate Health and pumpkin seed oil. It will get better baw. Just keep a really strict stretching schedule and even when it feels better, keep stretching daily.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 9:04 pm to Roy Suggs
I solved my prostate problems by eating a low vitamin A diet, which is basically no dairy, very low on pigmented vegetables, no sweet potatoes, definitely no spinach or kale.
My eczema has cleared mostly. It occurs much more mildly.
My eczema has cleared mostly. It occurs much more mildly.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 7:33 am to millsrat
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had urine flow issues
Lack of flow or excessive? How does one know if there’s an issue with the flow? And if it’s linked to any other issues?
This post was edited on 5/7/24 at 7:34 am
Posted on 5/7/24 at 9:20 am to Lazy But Talented
Get the flow, Get the flow, Get the flow, grow.
… Everybody knows that you need the flow,
You need the flow, the flow to grow.
… And if you love to live, you live the life the way you love,
The love you take the gift.
… Cos when you got the flow, you see it on your face,
You feel it in your head, people understand,
… That you've got the flow, and they're beware,
Cos the power's there when you got the flow.
Sorry for this.
… Everybody knows that you need the flow,
You need the flow, the flow to grow.
… And if you love to live, you live the life the way you love,
The love you take the gift.
… Cos when you got the flow, you see it on your face,
You feel it in your head, people understand,
… That you've got the flow, and they're beware,
Cos the power's there when you got the flow.
Sorry for this.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 2:41 pm to Lazy But Talented
It gradually got worse, and I didn't really recognize it as a problem until peeing at a public urinal and noticing how much longer it took me to drain my bladder than others. I was in 33 when I started having the issues.
I would also have retention after peeing sometimes and have a little pee spot on my pants.
I would also have retention after peeing sometimes and have a little pee spot on my pants.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 9:37 pm to tigerbait17
It’s awful to deal with. Urologist gave me 30 days of antibiotic and it didn’t work. He prescribed it even though the urine sample showed nothing. I wasn’t really satisfied with the dr. He wanted to say it was bph even though the symptoms started out of nowhere. I didn’t buy that explanation. And he wanted to put some sort of stint in and I declined that option. I finally starting researching myself. You could try this service which tests for various types of infection. Microgendx
I resolved it sufficiently before actually ordering this test. What helped was a strict keto diet and increased exercise. Of course, I dropped 40 pounds and had to stop that diet because I kept losing weight. It did improve them symptoms. What finally resolved the symptoms sufficiently, and this could be completely coincidental, is when I started taking a b complex supplement and did one bottle of Benfotiamine. I think that was 2 months. I tried it because I read some article about b vitamins helping the bladder. I have no idea if the supplements helped or if the issues just resolved over time. It took me about a year. I was completely unsatisfied with urologist however. I wouldn’t say I am completely where I was before I got the initial infection, but at least I the symptoms of not being able to empty resolved sufficiently that I quit exploring for further solutions. I hope you find some resolution.
I resolved it sufficiently before actually ordering this test. What helped was a strict keto diet and increased exercise. Of course, I dropped 40 pounds and had to stop that diet because I kept losing weight. It did improve them symptoms. What finally resolved the symptoms sufficiently, and this could be completely coincidental, is when I started taking a b complex supplement and did one bottle of Benfotiamine. I think that was 2 months. I tried it because I read some article about b vitamins helping the bladder. I have no idea if the supplements helped or if the issues just resolved over time. It took me about a year. I was completely unsatisfied with urologist however. I wouldn’t say I am completely where I was before I got the initial infection, but at least I the symptoms of not being able to empty resolved sufficiently that I quit exploring for further solutions. I hope you find some resolution.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 6:12 am to Roy Suggs
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So managing your pelvic floor tension is key
I’m certain that this is an untapped area of opportunity for most men. 2yrs ago I had some testicular pain and found what I perceived to be a lump - got really worried and could feel it into my abdomen. Went to a urologist and he concluded I was fine and had a bit of epididymtis. He concluded it wasn’t bacterial but gave me antibiotics and pain meds (none of which I took).
Went home and did a bunch of research and realized the link between PF issues and general pain, subscribed to a remote PT who shared a ton of mobility routines and solved the issue in 6wks.
I’m convinced that pelvic floor issues are the “silent” culprit in ED, chronic epididymtis, prostratitis, UT issues.
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