Sciatica and CPPS

[Wolf]

Has there been any research linking problems with sciatica to the symptoms of CPPS? I only ask because prior to the onset of CPPS, I had sciatica problems and notice now when my chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome is at its worst, I have pain shooting down my right leg. This may sound crazy, but could there be a nerve in my back that is causing my chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome symptoms? I know back problems can cause frequent urination, but I hadn't heard back problems causing burning in the penis or testicles.

Thanks!

[webslave]

This is possible. I have heard of a woman who developed IC after a car accident in which her lumbar nerves were damaged. Nerves "talk" to each other within a region, more here: viewtopic.php?t=353

[Wolf]

What I'm still trying to decide is if it would be worth the time and money to see a back doctor and get an MRI. Do many chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome suffers end up seeing back specialists?

Steven

[webslave]

MRIs only show pretty gross abnormalities. You can have nasty back pain and sciatica (I am a case in point) and still have a clear MRI (and no pelvic pain too, btw). But if you can afford it why not? First ask yourself if you clench your pelvic muscles unconsciously either from stress (unrelated to back pain) or as a guarding reaction to your back problems. That's more likely to be a cause.

Have you had your spine looked at for sciatica yet?

[Wolf]

Haven't had my spine looked at in years. During another stressful period ten years ago, I had very bad low back problems and had an MRI back then that showed some compression between discs in my lower back. I went through physical therapy, quit a stressful job and got better. The first back pains and sciatica pains (pain down the right leg) that I have had in years have been during this episode of CPPS. At first, I just assumed pain down the leg was part of CPPS, but then my urologist said this was more a sign of a back issue than a chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome issue. It may be worth it just to see the back doctor and find out what's what. At this point I'm willing to try anything!

[webslave]

Nerves are funny things, so I'm not ruling it in or out, but keep in mind that the vast majority of people with sciatica do NOT have CPPS, and vice versa. The stress episodes you mention are far more likely to be the cause. With sciatica, watch your weight, and sit carefully.



Also, sleep with a cushion between legs.

[Superhero]

I have noticed a correlation between my sciatic nerve and my prostatits for a long time. In fact if you go to the success stories area of this site, and look for the post called "A Success Story" you will see my post which details how chiropractic visits were vital to my recovery.

To me, pelvic pain may very well stem from a prolonged spinal imbalance.
Nowdays I have very little, if any pain. My secret is regular chiropractic adjustments and regular vigorous physical exercise to get the circulation going in my pelvic area. Each, without the other, is fruitless. But the combination of the two is what does the trick for me. Good luck

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