Does The Pain Spread?

[Aceman25]

Been fighting Prostatitis for years. Gotten to the point where drinking sodas or alcohol makes it much worse. I think I need to try a major diet change.

My question is how far does the constant irritation spread? I can’t tell if I have sciatica or just pain coming from my prostate because my buttocks have constant ache..especially in right buttock..pain also in lower back on both sides and cramps in stomach. My biggest concern is I’m getting stinging pains thru rest of body (chest, head). Has anyone ever experienced or heard of Prostatitis causing full body issues? I’ve had bloodwork done and seen a neurologist for the stinging pains but they haven’t found anything. MRI of brain was clear. Thinking it could be Fibro.

Just not sure what avenue to take. Should I ask for MRI of buttocks area? Could that show sciatica or something else? Just tired of always feeling sick and light headed and not knowing if it’s the prostrate or other issues.

[webslave]

Beware soda for 2 reasons: caffeine and benzoates. Both can cause symptoms.

Alcohol? viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7741

IC Diet (useful for prostatitis too): viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8733

My question is how far does the constant irritation spread?

All over pelvis, lower back, lower abdomen, upper thighs, testicles.

Pains in chest, head etc could be CFS and/or fibromyalgia, which is a known comorbidity of CPPS (in other words, frequently encountered in CPPS patients).

MRI of pelvic area and lower spine would be useful to rule out other conditions, but only if you can do it under insurance. It's usually not worth the money if you're paying for it.