UCPPS - Prostatitis, Interstitial Cystitis Forum

Interesting read - even though its 17 years old.

I also concur with comments made here.

- I have always found antihistamines (usually those in the form of decongestants) making urinary issues and pains to flare up.
- I had 2 contrast MRIs till now, and after each, within two weeks I got a ...

Hi All,

I've been able to have a good life for the past 1½ to 2+ years with this condition and things seems to be under control. I just wanted to briefly share my story and give some tips to other sufferers here.

I am 31 now, my issues started when I was 16. Initial symptoms were pain in urethra ...

I believe nicotine makes the pain worst and can start flares. At least its the case with me. Now have seen it happening twice, thus its a good confirmation. I am an ex-smoker, who quit 6 years ago.

Taking nicotine seems to mess up something in the digestive system, since I mainly get stomach aches ...

Thanks for the previous comments. Got some relief afterwards when I went on a holiday.. I have a feeling that those cramps might of been related to nicotine. I was using some nicotine products at that time.

I had been relatively okayish for past month or so.. I had a very intimate and long night ...

For past while, my pain areas have been different. I am getting more pain in the abdomen and not as much in lower back. The lower abdomen around bladder and surrounding areas and the lower abdomen sides are common. However, I am getting more pain around the upper abdomen below the ribcage on one ...

Chicken was a big surprise for me too... at one point I took a course of strong antibiotics for a finger infection. Didn't have much issues with chicken for few months but came back again

Hi Jimmy,

I can relate to your post defecation symptoms. It went on for me for a long time. But I think I know what it is caused for me at least. I have developed/had many food intolerances and after a lot of trial and errors. I have found that for me the post defecation pain in areas you ...

Thought to make an update... when I usually come here, I am in trouble. So visiting this place is quite nerve-racking

Since my last post some 7-8 months back. I moved to a new job and new town. I like the job and don't have to commute much daily and been mostly indoor and seating down. The chairs ...

I had tried different type of coccyx cushions and even bought a block of foam but with not much help. In long drives, I have found the "Gelco GSeat Ultra Pressure Cushion" a bit of relief but its quite expensive. In terms of seats you can never go wrong by soft Sofas, I have noticed significant ...

Saw a doctor, did the dip test and no sign of infection. He said it should be fine.

Just a general update: Was asked by my GP to attend a psychiatrist just to get an evaluation for anxiety and pain issues. He has suggested that there could be some health anxiety involved and prescribed therapy for ...

I have found some seats with the middle part removed help... apart from this I found office chairs which have a wide, soft fabric base to help and also its important to have a chair on which you can lean back without much resistance from the chair

Yes, agree, this helps.. I found thermal johns to be the.best.... there are some battery charged thermal t shirts which worth looking into too

I noticed it just once this morning, didn't smell it

Thanks for that.

For past week and half after trying some multivitamins for few days, I have been getting the same pains over low abdomen and the usual discomfort during urination. The other usual pains in the pelvis come and go but the lower abdomen discomfort along with penile discomfort seems ...

With the weather getting colder again, I am sensing some increase in pain in perineum and lower back as usual. Also in lower abdomen. Since last year I have been wearing thermal pants underneath my trousers and it has helped a bit.

Any other suggestions to beat off the effects cold has ?

The ...