Exercise -running, lifting weights?

Scott Miller · Post by **Scott Miller** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 10:57 pm

I have had symptoms of CP for one yr. now. When I first visited the uro he told me to avoid strenuous exercise because this would affect the prostate. I have not exercised in over 6 months.

Sensitivity at the tip of my penis and feeling of "shrinkage" has made me avoid exercise.

Are running and lifting light weights known to agitate CP? Is there anyone out there who "powers" through the sensitivity of the tip of the penis?

Feeling unhealthy,
-Scott

bti20 · Post by **bti20** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 2:32 pm

Yes, I've tried to power through this sensitivity. It feels good at the time - the rush of exercise - but, without fail, afterwards I am in much worse pain. Very annoying.

akia · Post by **akia** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 9:40 pm

I exercise very regularly. At least once a day if not twice. I lead a very active life of sports and training. I find that some exercises do bother me and cause a sensitivity in the tip of the penis but no more bothersome then when I'm not doing it. But I'm also not about to give up my training and my sports to it. There is no way.

I think CP and chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome are a person to person thing. Everyone is different and somethings affect one person and not another.

If you can do it then great. If not then try something a little less active.

Post by **webslave** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 11:44 pm

Those men who have a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME/Yuppy Flu/Fibromyalgia etc) component to their chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome suffer most after vigorous exercise, IMO.

Richard.N · Post by **Richard.N** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 2:16 pm

Those men who have a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME/Yuppy Flu/Fibromyalgia etc) component to their chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome suffer most after vigorous exercise, IMO.

When I'm in the extremes of this state, simply walking to work takes it out of me. It's a 30min walk. I have to shuffle along.

I don't actually aspire to exercise in any case but I feel for those guys who are into their sports and have had to put them on hold. That would be like me not listening to music or reading books.

Al - are you managing to get some exercise done now?

alprost · Post by **alprost** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 2:44 pm

Richard.N wrote: Al - are you managing to get some exercise done now?

Nothing more strenuous than walking at the moment unfortunately.

Al.

kcnola · Post by **kcnola** » Fri Mar 07, 2003 11:40 pm

i used to ride my bike everyday. now there is no air in the tires. so, I totally feel for ya.

-kc

Tod · Post by **Tod** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:07 pm

I can't work out more than 2 times a week, then I must wait a week for the pain to subside to workout again. I primarily lift weights and walk on the treadmill. I do have periods that I can work out up to 3 times a week without pain. But sooner or later the pain returns. I have given up working on my abs, that really causes a flare up the next day. Working my legs also cause almost immediate prostate pain. Most recently having sex with my wife causes intense pain afterwards. This is very frustrating, sometimes I feel that there is something else causing this pain. I am going to have a colonoscopy since I'm 41 and my mother has had colon cancer just to make sure. Other than the pain, I feel I am relatively healthy.

Ralph · Post by **Ralph** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:41 pm

I used to work out quite a bit, but don't anymore. I plan to start again, but you know how that goes. One thing I have found to help the crampy or spastic feeling is heat. I bought a dry heat sauna about a year ago and I love it. After working out or if I just feel bad, I get in the dry sauna for 1/2 an hour I feel much better. If you don't have a sauna, try a jacuzzi or plain hot bath. I also sleep with an electric blanket which is great. Heat is still a good treatment for smooth and skeletal muscular spasm.

Carlton Higgins · Post by **Carlton Higgins** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 6:03 pm

Exercise for me is an important aspect of my treatment. It helps me a great deal. When I first came down with this disorder, I simply exercised through the pain. My regiment is
1. 20 minutes of jogging on the treadmill
2. 15 minutes of weight lifting (bench press, curls, etc.)
3. stretching
4. 10 minutes of swimming
5. hot tub

I do this early in the morning, around 5am, 6 times a week. I don't think there is any correlation between flare-ups and heavy exercise. I am still under the impression that this is an auto-immune disorder. The healthier you are, the easier it is to fight disease.

akia · Post by **akia** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 6:07 pm

Carlton Higgins wrote:The healthier you are, the easier it is to fight disease.

I'll agree with that one. I think a big part of mine was because I wasn't taking proper care of myself.

Post by **webslave** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 3:44 pm

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