UCPPS - Prostatitis, Interstitial Cystitis Forum

Hello all.

There have been several posts on the topic of penis pain. The troubling sensation may be experienced during sexual activity or may be caused by nothing more than friction of the skin against underwear. It is described as "burning" or "like glass" or "like sandpaper"....all very good ...

Richard wrote:
"Are norepinephrine and noradrenaline the same thing by any chance? Opioids affect this as well (Ultram?)."

Yes, noradrenaline and norepinephrine are simply different names for the same chemical substance. This neurotransmitter is derived from another neurotransmitter, dopamine ...

webslave wrote:However, it's not very scientific.

Yes, you're absolutely right. As soon as I saw the word "detox" (an overused and overhyped concept IMHO), I realised that it wasn't gonna be high science.


Go well.

Hi, Mark.

Thanks for your response. I, too, am convinced that chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome involves more than just a localised prostate inflammation. And it's the info on this site that got me pointed in that direction, specifically the item CAUSES>>COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN ...

It has been noted that chronic pelvic syndrome (CPPS) has much in common with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia. For instance, many chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome sufferers experience marked fatigue during periods of flare-up. And, like persons with CFS and ...

Thanks, guys, for the feedback.

Here in South Africa we get a rooibos tea with chamomile infusion. The rooibos (redbush) is a good source of quercetin (anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine), and the chamomile contains apigenin, which has an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect. And chamomile is itself a ...

Hello all. I've had prostatitis / chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome since '99, but this is my first post at this forum.

Two of the compelling theories of chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome etiology are those of muscular spasm and neurogenic inflammation. Detailed ...