UCPPS - Prostatitis, Interstitial Cystitis Forum

Thanks for the suggestion.
If it weren't for the annoying pain when bending over and taking deep breaths, I'd say I am doing better than I was a month ago overall. Still worry about the enlarged prostate pushing on my bladder, but I still have good flow, little residual, and normal void volumes ...

CT Scan Question and Pelvic/abdominal pain

One of the things I forgot to mention is that my CT scan indicated 2 small hernias. I suppose the radiologist/urologist did not think they were significant. But, given my current symptoms of abdominal pain (supra parietal and just below navel) when I bend ...

Doctor prescribed Cialis as a possible means to increase blood flow to the prostate. I haven't taken it yet as I am trying to avoid meds if possible.

As of now. I mostly suffer from mild cramping/burning in the suprapubic area, minor rectal pain and some perineal discomfort. I notice more pain in ...

Update from urology vist:
The urologist was not too concerned about my CT scan and was convinced I am dealing with CPPS. When I told him that it started with ejaculatory pain and he nearly shouted "you got all the classic symptoms." Since my symptoms have moderately improved, he suggested physical ...

Well. I followed up with my GP and he sent more for a pelvic/abdominal CT scan. The results show:

1. Moderate BPH. The prostate is 6. 2cm wide with hypertrophy in the transition zone causing an effect to the post inferior bladder wall.

2. Bladder has mild distension and mild wall thickening ...

New realization?

The pain of this condition seems to be with me every moment of the day, rotating from symptom to symptom No matter what I do, I can't seem to shake it. However, the other day at work my boss startled me with some serious news regarding my job performance (which nearly shocked me ...

Hello.
As I prep for my next doctor visit, this crossed my mind:
Since so many cases of UPPS/prostatitis are not bacterial in origin and antibiotics are so often prescribed, I have a question:

What is the best way to determine an actual infection exists? blood workup? DRE? semen culture? other?

Thanks. That's what I was thinking.

Given that I just haven't had typical infection symptoms like fever, chills, body aches, lethargy etc, I just don't want to risk it with levaquin.

As of now, it's the perineum pain/burning/pins-needles sensation that is the worst.

Hello again.
I contacted my GP about my delay in seeing a urologist and he asked if I wanted to be prescribed Levaquin for 21 days.

I am not sure what to do but without a positive lab result for bacterial prostatitis, I am reluctant. I don't have a fever or other signs of infection but I know ...

Well, I have an appointment at a urologist practice but can't be seen until Nov 7th. Urologists must be busy folks.

My symptoms seem to rotate: burning tip, sore (sides of) scrotum, perineal pain, burning sensation in groin, heavy/swollen feeling, feeling need to urinate, frequency, and nothing ...

Hello Everyone. 53 yrs old male here. Healthy, active, not overweight, not on any meds

I dealt with this evil issue about 4 years ago and the devil that is UCPPS has decided to re-enter my world. The original issue finally subsided after about 4 months of frustration and worry.

About 5 weeks ago I ...

Eyedrop question:
Is the eye drop solution naphazoline hydrochloride considered safe for the prostate?

I frequently use a this eyedrop without the phenaramine component.

It's been another month and I continue to have some symptoms. Mostly, it's the perineum pain that is noticeable when moving certain ways and a feeling of fullness in the scrotal area. The perineal pain is a slight soreness. Some urethral burning with a fuller bladder as well, but not when I actually ...

Have not ordered any accredited quercetin product yet. I am slowly feeling better but the perineal pain lingers. Maybe I am fooling myself but I am hoping I'll continue to progress. I am not as "down on myself" as I was the first 3 months as any pain is not as limiting (both physically and mentally ...

One thing about my perineal pain, it definitely gets worse as the day progresses. I imagine that it's a result of irritation from sitting.

Has anyone else experienced this symptom?

My pain is certainly better than before, but it's still stubbornly hanging on in the taint area. It's a sore/stinging ...