I agree. Interestingly, my initial pain symptoms (before the urinary component kicked-in) felt as if they were caused by bloating, which was pushing on my bladder.I have noticed a distinct pickup in posting here after all the booze and sugary foods. Not a coincidence, I'm sure.
Re-occuring flares
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Richard.N
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Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
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Update: 3.5 weeks later and I am now getting back to normal. The change (and it was palpable) is down to moving from 15mg to 30mg of Mirtazipine.GP2 wrote:P.S - Keep us updated Richard. Maybe it (the flare) won't last as long as you fear!
This appears to have reduced the pain whilst also making my bladder less sensitive.
Richard
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
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I found your comments especially thoughtful. I've not seen any real study attempting to quantify S-F periods as they relate to how involved the individuals are in protecting their own recovery through stretching and other forms of exercise and stress prevention. This would be a useful study.
For what it is worth I've been ill for 2.5 years and did have a period relatively symptom free for 15 months. To slip back was disheartening to say the least. However, I just started all over and have since improved to what I'd call 70%. I use a program of one hour of stretching and a half hour on a Nordic Track most every day. It helps a great deal. Just last month I found a trainer versed in the Standford P and will be starting with her this month. I'm optimistic. I take no pain killers, though I do take Flomax for urinary control and it is effective.
For what it is worth I've been ill for 2.5 years and did have a period relatively symptom free for 15 months. To slip back was disheartening to say the least. However, I just started all over and have since improved to what I'd call 70%. I use a program of one hour of stretching and a half hour on a Nordic Track most every day. It helps a great deal. Just last month I found a trainer versed in the Standford P and will be starting with her this month. I'm optimistic. I take no pain killers, though I do take Flomax for urinary control and it is effective.
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