UCPPS - Prostatitis, Interstitial Cystitis Forum

calguy wrote:I also just found a new home to purchase this week and I think this is contributing to my stress which is causing this flare. I would usually be so excited about this but now I am just worried that the stress of mortgage and bills may do me more harm than good.

I have only done one internal session with pT in the last 1.5 months and my symptoms lately have been getting worse in the frequency department. My PT says I feel pretty good in there and thinks I should concentrate more on abs and relaxation. She did find a real tight spot up near prostate and was really sore when she worked this area last week. There is no way for me to rich this spot though. So should I get back on internal work about 2x week, Like I said my frequency issue the real problem at the moment..... thought I had turned a corner!

My frequency is my only symptom at the moment. Havent had any pain for ages now, and if I could get rid of this darn frequency then I would be sorted. Been massaging the abs every night in bed with an electric massager. I've found fish oil tablets seem to help a bit, it decreases the feeling for some reason, I have been taking Omega 3 tablets in the morning. I dont get frequency in the nights however when sleeping. getting to sleep however is frustrating as you have to try and put the feeling out of your head, but once I am asleep, I stay asleep. If it persists I will book to see my PT again for some advice.

Well it has been over a year since I have had morning wood. Last couple days have had it like the good old days. Since coming down with this I do wake up having to go but I guess I have been using different muscles or tensing ab muscles? I usually wake up and feel pretty tight in lower abs and have a really strong feeling of needing to go. Could I be tensing while I sleep because I am so concerned with having to get up at night and go. Like I said before I could sleep all night then when I woke up I would be shooting for the sky. Things have definately changed but maybe I am getting better down there somewhat. Well just had to laugh about that, its funny what I get excited about these days!

I had some burning internally after bowl movement last couple days and I havent had that for a long time. The only thing I ate this weekend that I havent in while is a big steak. Havent been eating much but chicken and fish. Has anyone ever heard of red meat causing a flare?

Red meat will only cause a flare if you are sensitive to red meat — intolerant to meat protein — and this will show as diarrhoea or constipation, leading to straining or over-activity of the deep pelvic muscles during defecation.

Ya I did have both of those symptoms. I will test it again when I am feeling good and see what happens.

Cal guy- I'm in orange county as well- Where is your PT located ? I haven't tried any TP therapy yet but it sounds like a good idea.

Hey guys I have gained like 20 pounds in the last 6 months and I am feeling really down and depressed because I am afraid to exercise and make things worse. If I just go along like old man and just rest all the time things seem under control but it sucks! I really need to get back in gear. I think exercise may actually help my mood and maybe a little depression I have been having. Well I am just about to say screw and go for a jog!

calguy wrote:Hey guys I have gained like 20 pounds in the last 6 months and I am feeling really down and depressed because I am afraid to exercise and make things worse. If I just go along like old man and just rest all the time things seem under control but it sucks! I really need to get back in gear. I think exercise may actually help my mood and maybe a little depression I have been having. Well I am just about to say screw and go for a jog!

Swimming has worked very well for me in the past - very low impact.

Try a trampoline. Jumping is a good all around exercise and even circulates your lymph node system. They are cheap too. I bought mine on Amazon for about $100.00.

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Okay going to try Elavil and see if it can hep my recovery. I have been doing good but frequency a little more than I would like. Actually having to go feeling. Well doc said I have to take 25 to 50mg for it to helpwith bladder control. Told him I only wanted to start with ten but he said a guy my size needs more or will not have any real effect. I am pretty average sized guy so dont know what he is talking about. So should I just stick with 10mg per day? I know that was recommended a from a few people but just want to double check, as I do not want to take it for nothing. thanks! Like I said he just insisted 10mg would do nothing.

It won't hurt to start low and work your way up.

Hi,

I started at 25mg and it didn't hurt me, but Elavil was one of those drugs that disagreed with me no matter the dose.

It seems to be a trend among many urologists to be resistant about building up the dosage. My uro (who I fired for being an ass) absolutely insisted upon starting at 25mg, no buildup, and that was that. If chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome has revealed anything to me about medicine, it's that's asking questions and having an opinion can really bring out the god complex.

I think I have a mild case of IBS because my BM's are not regular, either I dont go all day or a few times. I thought it might be the muscles spams in there but do have some other digestive problems like acid reflux so whole digestive thing gets out of whack if I eat bad and not taking care of myself. Lately been having a lot of gas and can't figure out if I am eating something to cause this but definately not normal. Does IBS cause gas and any suggestions?