My uro suggested accupuncture to try to get the spasms to quit. Anyone had any success with this. The thing is when I was on Levaquin, high doses of SP and Quercetin I didn't have the spasms or the pain in the tailbone. They started after I quit the levaquin, almost like that was working some sort of antiinflammatory angle. This is becoming very very annoying.
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scoobysnacks
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Age:29 | Onset Age: 25.5 | Symptoms: Initially burning in prostate/perineum, burning in urethra, uncontrollable muscle contraction before urinating, dual ache in groin, left testicle pain, feeling of golf ball in rectum, soarness in rectum, and muscle spasms, now mainly very mild urinary tract inflammation, burning mildly after ejaculation, some days after physical activity involuntary mild muscle contraction before urinating | Helped By: .5 mg of Ativan, Aleve (naproxen), quercetin, alcohol in large quantities (vodka and soda), stretching, walking, internal massage the perineum area and levators. | Worsened By: sitting, weightraining, jogging, coffee, caffeine in general, alcohol bothered me at first, overdoing sex
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rcalab
HI,
You might remember that we corresponded before via e-mail. I believe that I've mentioned to you that I've had great success with acupuncture. In fact, that has been the one form of treatment that has unequivicably worked (and no side effects). While no one treatment is a panacea, acupuncture has the potential (at the very least) of putting your body in the most optimal position to heal. Chinese medicine is 5000 years old, and it has lasted that long for some good reasons, many of which are now being corroberated by Western Science. There is an excellent book called the Web has no Weaver (the classic intro on acupuncture and highly recommended) that lists many of these studies where acupunture has been shown to seriously combat a plethera of conditions, including prostatitis. I have gone to my acupuncturist in excrutiating pain, and left in no pain. Of course I've had set-backs, but that was largely due to either eating foods that create an adverse reaction, or other activities (sex, weighttraining, etc), that exacerbate symptoms. What I've discovered through acupuncture are other weaknesses in my body that could have contributed to the onset of this condition, and it is these imbalances that have now been corrected. Remember, unlike Western science, Eastern medicine treats the whole person, and looks out one's symptoms in the context of one's life. With such insidious conditions like CPPS, that approach goes a long way. As a result of acupuncture, I'm stronger, largely asymptomatic, and I feel that with continued treatment, stretching, yoga, and in my diet, my body will eventually heal. I was also fortunate to find an acupunturist who is an MD. If you are in the New York area, let me know and I can give you the specifics. I think that you should give acupuncture a try. It can only help, and you will learn a lot about your body and overall state of health.
You might remember that we corresponded before via e-mail. I believe that I've mentioned to you that I've had great success with acupuncture. In fact, that has been the one form of treatment that has unequivicably worked (and no side effects). While no one treatment is a panacea, acupuncture has the potential (at the very least) of putting your body in the most optimal position to heal. Chinese medicine is 5000 years old, and it has lasted that long for some good reasons, many of which are now being corroberated by Western Science. There is an excellent book called the Web has no Weaver (the classic intro on acupuncture and highly recommended) that lists many of these studies where acupunture has been shown to seriously combat a plethera of conditions, including prostatitis. I have gone to my acupuncturist in excrutiating pain, and left in no pain. Of course I've had set-backs, but that was largely due to either eating foods that create an adverse reaction, or other activities (sex, weighttraining, etc), that exacerbate symptoms. What I've discovered through acupuncture are other weaknesses in my body that could have contributed to the onset of this condition, and it is these imbalances that have now been corrected. Remember, unlike Western science, Eastern medicine treats the whole person, and looks out one's symptoms in the context of one's life. With such insidious conditions like CPPS, that approach goes a long way. As a result of acupuncture, I'm stronger, largely asymptomatic, and I feel that with continued treatment, stretching, yoga, and in my diet, my body will eventually heal. I was also fortunate to find an acupunturist who is an MD. If you are in the New York area, let me know and I can give you the specifics. I think that you should give acupuncture a try. It can only help, and you will learn a lot about your body and overall state of health.
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scoobysnacks
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So you found an MD who does accupuncture. I wonder if any accupuncturist can do this or if I need to seek out someone who specializes in a certain area. Do you know?
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Age:29 | Onset Age: 25.5 | Symptoms: Initially burning in prostate/perineum, burning in urethra, uncontrollable muscle contraction before urinating, dual ache in groin, left testicle pain, feeling of golf ball in rectum, soarness in rectum, and muscle spasms, now mainly very mild urinary tract inflammation, burning mildly after ejaculation, some days after physical activity involuntary mild muscle contraction before urinating | Helped By: .5 mg of Ativan, Aleve (naproxen), quercetin, alcohol in large quantities (vodka and soda), stretching, walking, internal massage the perineum area and levators. | Worsened By: sitting, weightraining, jogging, coffee, caffeine in general, alcohol bothered me at first, overdoing sex
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My physio (who's also a trained accupuncturist) does some accupuncture at the end of each PT session - usually on the pudendal nerve.
I think it's certainly worth looking into.
Richard.
I think it's certainly worth looking into.
Richard.
Not medical advice: Read my progress to date : Read about my W-A clinic visit
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
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rcalab
Any qualified acupuncturist can do it, but the operative word is "qualified." I would definitely shop around before you go. You do not want to have a bad experience with acupuncture which will taint your perception of it as a treatment modality. Again, you are close to the NY area, let me know and I can recommend some people. I would try and find an MD and acupuncture combination (if possible) as you can, in theory, can the best of both worlds.
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scotsman
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rcalab wrote:...I would try and find an MD and acupuncture combination (if possible) as you can, in theory, can the best of both worlds.
Well worth the effort.
Not medical advice: Read my progress to date : Read about my W-A clinic visit
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
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ACUPUNCTURE IN NY?
I'm IN NY, WAS W ONDERING IF U COULD TELL ME THE NAME OF THE DR WHO WAS TREATING U. I APPRECIATE IT. YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT [email protected]