Prozak and CPPS?

[Pelican]

Well this is really kind of obvious but I just wonder if anyone has any experince regarding this question. Ok, chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome often develops from anxiety, chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome then builds up even more anxiety and you get depressed. Anti-dep medicines should in my opinion relieve much of the anxiety and thus relaxing the muscles. So this is maybe a helpful tool combined with relaxation and stretching.
I dont know, its just a little thought I had.

[gil_galad]

My first real clue that my problem was more of psycological nature, was when I started therapy with Effexor and zyprexa.It worked very well for about 4 months (80% reduction of symptoms).But it stopped doing the trick in my opinion because I didn't adress the emotional cause that really put me in asituation that I always contract my pelvis muscles.In other words I found a way to feel better and instend of using this help to fight off the real problems I stuck on it as if this was the real answer.But it was not.
So, as I have said in earlier posts medication can only help you to the point that you let them to.They are not the solution, but a helping walking stick to start walk again and finally to make it on your own!

[CppsDad]

Muscle relaxants have been discussed on this board many times. They have helped many of us get over the hump with our anxiety and tension. Prozac is not really a muscle relaxant per se, but if it helps with depression and tension, it can be a benefit. But I agree, no drug is worth taking without a plan to get yourself off it at some point!

Mike