My levators have behaved fairly well for quite some time (almost a year). Now they have flared up, causing lots of pain/discomfort. They are quite sore, and I think I have to ease up on PT for a few days, since I may have overdone it a bit.
I believe the cause of the flare was swimming in a pool. I think I now believe those posts on how chlorine has an impact on CPPS. Wish I hadn't done that.
Also, it's allergy season, and I wonder if there's a relationship between this and my hayfever.
I'm considering trying an anti-histamine. Is it safe to try? Is it important to take it with alpha-blockers to mitigate side effects on the prostate?
sore levators - flare up
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SickofCP
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sore levators - flare up
Age: 36 | Symptoms: Started with urethra/penis pain. Now have low back and posterior pelvic pain. Have been doing SP since May 2004.
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No, just take a newer generation antihistamine like Allegra and expect a few days of mild discomfort around the prostate that usually passes.
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Strangely enough, an over chlorinated pool is what started my CPPS. I had some signs before but it was definitely a clear trigger. It irritated my nerve or skin in the sensitive genital area and that started the cycle.I believe the cause of the flare was swimming in a pool. I think I now believe those posts on how chlorine has an impact on CPPS. Wish I hadn't done that.
Age:46 | Onset Age: 43 | Symptoms: Burning | Helped By: Sleep/Ultram | Worsened By: As the day goes by
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Taking a dump
See if your symptoms are exacerbated when you crap. I noticed this for me--no joke!
Age: 26 | Onset Age: 25 | Symptoms: Current--Perenial Tightness and dull pains, occasional nerve sensitivities, minor frequency, and some stress. Initial--Urinary Frequency (~12 times per day), Urgency, Nocturia, Back Pain, Penis Tip Pain, Stress Overload | Helped By: Mild Exercise, Yoga, Physical Therapy, A glass or two of alcohol | Worsened By: Ativan (just don't take it), Binge Drinking, Stress, Sitting, Cold Medicine
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SickofCP
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how long does it take to tell if it is helping...days? weeks? months? any recommended dose?webslave wrote:No, just take a newer generation antihistamine like Allegra and expect a few days of mild discomfort around the prostate that usually passes.
Age: 36 | Symptoms: Started with urethra/penis pain. Now have low back and posterior pelvic pain. Have been doing SP since May 2004.
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Interesting. I have avoided chlorine for about 6 years now because it irritates my skin more than the people around me, and causes my psoriasis to suddenly flare up from its usual dormancy. I never thought of relating it to CPPS. I'll have to think about that.
Incidentally, there are books available that explain how to make your own household cleaners that do not contain chlorine bleach.
Incidentally, there are books available that explain how to make your own household cleaners that do not contain chlorine bleach.
This is not medical advice, and I am NOT a doctor of medicine or a related field.
* Age:33 Onset: February 2004.
* 99.9% IMPROVEMENT in 2.5 Years with the first year being the really hard part
* Current Symptoms: Mild irritation of perineal muscles on occasion. Relieved for days at a time by a specific stretch (see below).
* Initial Symptoms: Terrible penile, urethral, rectal, and perineal burning/aching with addition afferent sensations.
* Current Treatments: Deep stretching of the legs and pelvis. Most effective: Deep psoas and levitar ani stretch using the first phase of the "pigeon pose" from Yoga. When a deep pulling is felt in the middle of the pelvis next to the upper rectum, symptoms are completely alleviated for several days.
* Past Treatments Hyperprotection of the perineum for 1.7 years, Walking, Rectal biofeedback, Stanford/Wise-Anderson Protocol, Conditioned deep relaxation practice, Men's Multi-Vitamin and an Extra B-complex pill, all seemed to help.
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SickofCP
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Levator flare seemed to calm down when I started the anti-histamine (and stayed out of the pool).
Definitely think chlorine is a trigger. It brought back some symptoms that I was glad to have forgotten.
Definitely think chlorine is a trigger. It brought back some symptoms that I was glad to have forgotten.
Age: 36 | Symptoms: Started with urethra/penis pain. Now have low back and posterior pelvic pain. Have been doing SP since May 2004.