New member, unpleasant situation, looking for feedback

Male pelvic pain, prostatitis, IC
linearb
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Re: New member, unpleasant situation, looking for feedback

Post by linearb »

I did. I'm going to try bactrim just to completely rule out any acute bacterial component. I've done my research thoroughly and I'm aware of the controversy and that it may not help.
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MajorSky1
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Re: New member, unpleasant situation, looking for feedback

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Why not have a prostate fluid culture done first?
Age: 49| Onset Age: 47| Symptoms: Pain locations: Intermittent left and right front pelvic floor lateral to urethra; occasionally left side tailbone pain (rarer); left spermatic chord pain (become rare); Post BM-Pain helped by distraction during Bowel Movement.| Current meds: None. Helped by: deep breathing, mediation, hiking, distractions, exercise. Approximately 98% improved, varying depending on stress levels.