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Some of you wil be aware that gluten elimination has helped me to a large extent. So, I went for my 5th PT session (2 months after my last) and...

Internal floor virtually TP free. Levator ani (which hurt like hell in every direction only 2 months ago) much better. My physio was sure I had been working on myself but in truth I haven't been doing much internal work at all!!

I'd be surprised if my extensive stretching routine has cleared the TPs but I do try to stretch well after TP sessions. Could the gluten diet have somehow positively altered the physiology of my muscles? It's certainly possible! Either way I'm pleased - I am going to do my own work on a tight psoas muscle as well as my adductors & once I've loosened up these muscles I will concentrate on core muscle strengthening.

I'm lucky that my PTs have cleared internally quite quickly but I also think that I have done the right things to help the process along. Suffice to say I am pleased with the continued progress! :lol:

Now its stretch, stretch, relax & stress less (with no gluten) from now on........
Age: 29 | Onset Age: 26 | Symptoms: initially severe burning throughout pelvis - much better; muscles spasms all over region, back pain, chronic IBS (much better) | Helped By: Psychotherapy, SP stretches, swimming, accepting the condition (understanding there is treatment); stress/anxiety management; possibly basic quercetin; valerian root, vit B & calc & magn supplements; gluten avoidance & especially dealing with chronic constipation. | Worsened By: stress / anxiety, too much sex; repressed emotions; personality goodist traits. 80% better
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Delighted to read you're making such good progress :smile:
Not medical advice: Read my progress to date : Read about my W-A clinic visit

Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
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Post by Gav »

That's great news Greg.

You have inspired me to tighten up my diet like I did a few years ago for my Colitis. I am following a GF diet too and it has immediately helped a lot of my constipation issues (as it should do really!), which in turn is making a lot of anal pain around the prostate simply dissappear.

I hope things keep getting better mate.

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Age: 41 | Onset Age: 30 Symptoms Initially: Urine frequency, Rectal Pain, Bladder Pain, Penile Pain, Numb Inner Thigh Pain, Constipation, Fever. Symptoms now: None | Helped By: Resolution of phimosis /Elavil, Stretches. Worsened By: Stress Stress Stress!
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Good stuff, glad to hear it.
Age:29 | Onset Age: 25.5 | Symptoms: Initially burning in prostate/perineum, burning in urethra, uncontrollable muscle contraction before urinating, dual ache in groin, left testicle pain, feeling of golf ball in rectum, soarness in rectum, and muscle spasms, now mainly very mild urinary tract inflammation, burning mildly after ejaculation, some days after physical activity involuntary mild muscle contraction before urinating | Helped By: .5 mg of Ativan, Aleve (naproxen), quercetin, alcohol in large quantities (vodka and soda), stretching, walking, internal massage the perineum area and levators. | Worsened By: sitting, weightraining, jogging, coffee, caffeine in general, alcohol bothered me at first, overdoing sex
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Wondeful!! :smile:
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Age, 44 onset age 37 Feb 2006 Freq. need to urinate. Sensation of having to urinate soon after going. Perineum discomfort/burning/tightness, pubic area discomfort @ times,poor urine stream, post urine dripping/spray. All symptoms have improved with my protocol. At the worst I give it a 1 to 2 on irritation and discomfort and frequency. Helps: Elavil 5mg for anxiety and mast cell protection, (will only take it as needed) self internal PT as needed, stretching, walking, stairmaster cardio workout and light weights, reducing stress, moment to moment relaxation, deep breathing relaxation and using a Theracane. Makes worse: sitting for long periods, stress, over focusing on it. Currently 95%-98% recovered. Stay positive, relaxed and control your anxiety.
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Post by GP2 »

Thanks

I'm by no means better though. Like most people it will take a long time. For example last 2 days - very sick, tired, constipated & worst pelvic flair in weeks. Turns out I was glutened twice unknowingly at the weekend!!

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Age: 29 | Onset Age: 26 | Symptoms: initially severe burning throughout pelvis - much better; muscles spasms all over region, back pain, chronic IBS (much better) | Helped By: Psychotherapy, SP stretches, swimming, accepting the condition (understanding there is treatment); stress/anxiety management; possibly basic quercetin; valerian root, vit B & calc & magn supplements; gluten avoidance & especially dealing with chronic constipation. | Worsened By: stress / anxiety, too much sex; repressed emotions; personality goodist traits. 80% better
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Correction I meant to say I am much better but by no means "cured" (whatever that is). I have work to do still but I feel like I have reached 2 milestones in 2007!
Age: 29 | Onset Age: 26 | Symptoms: initially severe burning throughout pelvis - much better; muscles spasms all over region, back pain, chronic IBS (much better) | Helped By: Psychotherapy, SP stretches, swimming, accepting the condition (understanding there is treatment); stress/anxiety management; possibly basic quercetin; valerian root, vit B & calc & magn supplements; gluten avoidance & especially dealing with chronic constipation. | Worsened By: stress / anxiety, too much sex; repressed emotions; personality goodist traits. 80% better
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