Re: This is what I do


"Dave F.R." <dfr RemovE 3434 @ THIS THING .earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I was first diagnosed with prostatitis 25 years ago. That turned into
> chronic prostatitis over the years. Went through many of the herbal
> treatments and vitamin and minerals. Did not do much for me but thin
> my wallet. They boast alot and the results are minor if any. It there
> was something that really worked we would ALL know about it and be
> using it. Right now this is what it boils down to. I use metamicil to
> keep my stools soft. Very important. It relieves alot of pressure on
> the prostate that hard stools produce. My urologist gives me 7 to 10
> days of septra or cipro a month. And 30 to 40 percocets a month. The
> pain medication makes the difference between being almost totally
> debilitated on a heating pad in front of the tv only to get up to use
> the bathroom or eat and being able to be painless and lead a normal
> life and be active. The antibiotics help my inflammation and urine
> flow. The pain medication usually runs out about the 3rd week and then
> I just tough it out with regular generic ibuprofen from Walmart. And
> that way the risk of addiction is low. For me the benefits far far
> outweigh the risks and the alternative. I also stay away from anything
> with caffeine. No coffee. No colas. No chocolates. And definitely no
> alcohol. I do smoke a pack a day and I am sure this adds to the
> irritation. So I intend to quit smoking within the next few months. I
> quit once for 8 years and I can do it again. So this is what's working
> best for me now. And very well.
> I am sure many of you have different treatments, regimes and routines.
> I would like to hear about them......So that do you guys do for
> relief?
>
> Dave F.R.

Dave,
I think you have Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome but the question is "Do you
have Prostatitis?" I don't believe it is at all certain that you have an
inflamed prostate but you may very well have inflamation in the area of the
prostate. I too was diagnosed with prostatitis about 30 years ago and mine
was clearly bacterial as evidenced by cultures. Mine responds to antibiotics
but alas, it does not last. It always comes back. I do not experience the
pain that you seem to suffer between bouts. I do not believe that mine is
sensitive to things like spices, caffeine, alcohol, etc. I have tried a lot
of things also and the therapy that works best for me is massage combined
with antibiotics. After a one month therapy session, I feel virtually normal
for an extended period. I can usually tell when a new bout is coming on as
urination frequency will start to increase. This occurs about twice a year.
You take antibiotics also but they probably are only providing inflamatory
relief and not antibacterial relief. I hope you find a better therapy.


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