Any consensus out there in regards to finasteride? I know there are some online forums convinced that taking this hair loss drug caused their prostatitis. I took it for a couple years leading up to my symptoms, so it's something that's at least crossed my mind.
Any thoughts? Any takers?
Propecia / Finasteride
Propecia / Finasteride
26 yo. Pain since 11/2009. Doing much, much better than the initial few months where I was in EXCRUCIATING pain 24-7. Still have irritation, burning, tingling, and/or pain in pelvis and feet.
Things that help: yoga/stretching, internal trigger point stretches, good posture, thinking positively/not obsessing, amitriptyline (maybe), warm baths (sometimes), and literally doing everything possible to live normally and productively. I also think a night of drinking can relax the body and provide a nice temporary escape.
Things that don't help: obsessing, catastrophic thinking, most doctors, antibiotics
Things I find irrelevant (for me): food/drink, antibiotics, deep breathing.
Things that help: yoga/stretching, internal trigger point stretches, good posture, thinking positively/not obsessing, amitriptyline (maybe), warm baths (sometimes), and literally doing everything possible to live normally and productively. I also think a night of drinking can relax the body and provide a nice temporary escape.
Things that don't help: obsessing, catastrophic thinking, most doctors, antibiotics
Things I find irrelevant (for me): food/drink, antibiotics, deep breathing.
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Re: Propecia / Finasteride
Search function will help you, eg
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Re: Propecia / Finasteride
What are your symptoms in relation to the drug?
Age: 33 | Onset Age: 28
Flare | Symptoms: burning after urination/defecation, post-urinary dribbling, low libido, low arousal, pelvic aches and pains.
Helped By: Physical therapy of the levator ani muscle group, Relaxation, Diet
Worsened By: Eating refined sugar and gluten, coffee, beer, stress
Flare | Symptoms: burning after urination/defecation, post-urinary dribbling, low libido, low arousal, pelvic aches and pains.
Helped By: Physical therapy of the levator ani muscle group, Relaxation, Diet
Worsened By: Eating refined sugar and gluten, coffee, beer, stress
Re: Propecia / Finasteride
Stay away!!!!!!!!!!! That's my opinion. I took those drugs for a few weeks in the beginning, emotional disaster!
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I encourage anxiety prone UCPPS people to consider L-Theanine
Age, 44 onset age 37 Feb 2006 Freq. need to urinate. Sensation of having to urinate soon after going. Perineum discomfort/burning/tightness, pubic area discomfort @ times,poor urine stream, post urine dripping/spray. All symptoms have improved with my protocol. At the worst I give it a 1 to 2 on irritation and discomfort and frequency. Helps: Elavil 5mg for anxiety and mast cell protection, (will only take it as needed) self internal PT as needed, stretching, walking, stairmaster cardio workout and light weights, reducing stress, moment to moment relaxation, deep breathing relaxation and using a Theracane. Makes worse: sitting for long periods, stress, over focusing on it. Currently 95%-98% recovered. Stay positive, relaxed and control your anxiety.
I encourage anxiety prone UCPPS people to consider L-Theanine
Age, 44 onset age 37 Feb 2006 Freq. need to urinate. Sensation of having to urinate soon after going. Perineum discomfort/burning/tightness, pubic area discomfort @ times,poor urine stream, post urine dripping/spray. All symptoms have improved with my protocol. At the worst I give it a 1 to 2 on irritation and discomfort and frequency. Helps: Elavil 5mg for anxiety and mast cell protection, (will only take it as needed) self internal PT as needed, stretching, walking, stairmaster cardio workout and light weights, reducing stress, moment to moment relaxation, deep breathing relaxation and using a Theracane. Makes worse: sitting for long periods, stress, over focusing on it. Currently 95%-98% recovered. Stay positive, relaxed and control your anxiety.