Inflammation and its relevance to psychiatry
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Rufus
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Inflammation and its relevance to psychiatry
Age:37 | Onset Age: 35 | Symptoms: pain in testicles that comes and goes that also switches sides-trying to find a pattern as to "why" this happens/Rectal Burn at the 6 O'clock position at my anus which tends to flare around the periphery of my anus typically after defication but no perineum pain-no "golf ball" pain. Pain in testicles worsens as I sit but not always...Pain is not always present but depresses me. Pain used to be at a very high level but has subsided in time to a low level but has not gone away. Pain used to flare after sex but not as much as before although it still like playing russian roulette./
/Lack of SleepHelped By: I haven't found anything that has helped to my knowledge. Tried many many sessions of PT, accupuncture and chiropractic care but still have not found steady relief that takes me back to a pre CPPS state.
/Lack of SleepHelped By: I haven't found anything that has helped to my knowledge. Tried many many sessions of PT, accupuncture and chiropractic care but still have not found steady relief that takes me back to a pre CPPS state.
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Orion
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Re: Inflammation and its relevance to psychiatry
Interesting article.
I have wondered about the link between CP and inflammation. I take a lot of Ibuprofen to manage the pain (or the inflammation) but worry what it's doing to me (the Ibuprofen).
also interested in the link between depression/anxiety and inflammation. I've switched jobs and my symptoms have improved markedly but just recently had a stressful situation that caused things to flare up again...
I have wondered about the link between CP and inflammation. I take a lot of Ibuprofen to manage the pain (or the inflammation) but worry what it's doing to me (the Ibuprofen).
also interested in the link between depression/anxiety and inflammation. I've switched jobs and my symptoms have improved markedly but just recently had a stressful situation that caused things to flare up again...
Age: 31; age at onset: 18; symptoms: perineum pain, joint pain, pain in back, pain on left or right testicle, very bad fatigue, malaise, frequent/urgent urination (good stream though), weak/muted orgasms with symptoms getting worse after orgasm, anxiety, depression, 3 surgeries to repair bad strictures (urethrotomy and urethroplasties).
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Jay
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Re: Inflammation and its relevance to psychiatry
There's risk associated with every medication, even something as commonly available as Ibuprofen. Of course, your risk increases if you go over the daily dosing guidelines. That's something I wouldn't advise doing without your doctor's say-so. For what it's worth Iboprofen is taken by millions of people every day and is generally pretty safe, though lots of it can cause nasty things like stomach bleeding.
I'd hazard, personally, that stress certainly plays a factor in things. I feel a lot better when I hang up from that last call of the day and have the rest of the evening to myself!
I'd hazard, personally, that stress certainly plays a factor in things. I feel a lot better when I hang up from that last call of the day and have the rest of the evening to myself!
I am not a physician. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor!
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.