I went to my GP today complaining of urgency to urinate, revolving dull pain between the perineal area and now left side of penis-suprapubic, and some burning upon urinating. (full details in my prev post "Prostatitis?")
He did a DRE-no enlargement, no pain elicitied either. Urinalysis showed nothing--no WBC, no bacteria, sed rate of 1 (which is the lowest it can be), no blood, etc--all was normal. I had to convince him to do a PSA, just for my mind sake. I do have an anxiety problem, so he want to put me back on Lexapro. I am wondering if my anxiety could be causing my discomfort and making me think I have prostate problems?! I have been on Saw Palmetto twice daily- 320 mg for about 5 days now--and the pain has improved and today I feel fine. What's the deal!? any opinions??
thanks
tex
Doc visit results...
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needadvice
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I personally believe that that anxiety is what is causing my symptoms. Just this last weekend past, me and a bunch of my friends all went out together. I was having such a good time that I wasn't even thinking about my symptoms, which in turn seemed to relieve my symptoms almost 100%. When the trip was over I began to notice my symptoms slowly coming back.
How is this, because I'm pretty sure that this isn't all in my head?
Is it?
How is this, because I'm pretty sure that this isn't all in my head?
Is it?
Age:25 | Onset Age: 23 | Symptoms: Pain in penis, dull throbbing/burning in penis both in tip and shaft, frequent urination, sometimes burning urination, Sometimes slight pain after urinating, slight pain in buttocks | Helped By:Eating healthier, lots of Brocoli, YOGA stretches, Not thinking about it, hot showers | Worsened By: Cold temperatures, "really" spicey foods, anxiety and worry and stress
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Tex
well, with me, I always assume the worst-no matter what--My anxiety takes over anytime I feel even slightly sick. I hope I'm not a hypochondriac or something :-(
There definitely was something wrong 4 days ago--I felt the burning in the perineal area FOR SURE and was having some straining--however, as I researched prostate disease more, I became more anxious and maybe it made it worse-I'm still waiting for the PSA and urine culture to come back-we'll see then...
There definitely was something wrong 4 days ago--I felt the burning in the perineal area FOR SURE and was having some straining--however, as I researched prostate disease more, I became more anxious and maybe it made it worse-I'm still waiting for the PSA and urine culture to come back-we'll see then...
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Anxiety can cause pelvic pain in some patients, especially if they tense their pelvic floor under stress. If your urine cultures come back negative, it might be a good idea to read the book 'A Headache in the pelvis' to prevent problems in future- Here is the link:
https://ucpps.men/the-wise-anderson-protocol
https://ucpps.men/the-wise-anderson-protocol
This is not Medical advice - Consult your Doctor!
Age:39. Age at onset:31. Symptoms prior to treatment: Golf ball in rectum, severe urinary frequency (2-3x/hr; 5-10x/night); weak stream; painful ejaculation; coccygeal pain; tip of penis pain; general pelvic pain on left; testicular pain; supra-pubic pain. Current | Symptoms: Urinary frequency 1x every 2-3 hrs and 1-2 x a night; mild pelvic pain on left hand side (all symptoms still improving!)
Helped by: Trigger point release; avoiding exercise; pelvic floor relaxation; Neurontin decreased bladder sensitivity somewhat. Worsened by: Exercise; frequent ejaculation; ibuprofen irritates bladder. Made no difference: Diet; biofeedback; quercetin; Steroid anti-inflammatories; Elavil.
****UPDATE*** I am now able to sit again at work all day, and can perform moderate aerobic exersise again for the first time in 8 years!!!
Please read:
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=808&p=3954
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=239&p=1158
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=248&p=1214
Age:39. Age at onset:31. Symptoms prior to treatment: Golf ball in rectum, severe urinary frequency (2-3x/hr; 5-10x/night); weak stream; painful ejaculation; coccygeal pain; tip of penis pain; general pelvic pain on left; testicular pain; supra-pubic pain. Current | Symptoms: Urinary frequency 1x every 2-3 hrs and 1-2 x a night; mild pelvic pain on left hand side (all symptoms still improving!)
Helped by: Trigger point release; avoiding exercise; pelvic floor relaxation; Neurontin decreased bladder sensitivity somewhat. Worsened by: Exercise; frequent ejaculation; ibuprofen irritates bladder. Made no difference: Diet; biofeedback; quercetin; Steroid anti-inflammatories; Elavil.
****UPDATE*** I am now able to sit again at work all day, and can perform moderate aerobic exersise again for the first time in 8 years!!!
Please read:
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=808&p=3954
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=239&p=1158
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=248&p=1214