Anti-Inflammatory Supplements

[Alphalifestyle]

Hallo gentlemen,

I am really commited to the chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome route right now, doing stretching & Selfmassage (internally as well as externally) everyday, drastically changed my lifestyle and end in several month will go to the chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome clinic in NL to get professional guidance.

Now, I feel like the worst issue I am still dealing with is inflammation, everytime I have sex I get severe flare-ups, and it not just concerns my pelvic region but my whole body feels inflamed and feverish, I guess the flare-up just releases histamine or whatever (not really good with the whole bichemical thing ^^), some inflammation causing chemicals in the bloodstream.

Is there any natural supplements I can take on a regular basis, that helps to fight the inflammation in the body?
What do you guys think of taking high dosis of fishoil? I took normal doses of 6 pills a day, but it didn't do anything for me.
Anything else a chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome sufferer can and should take on a regular basis? I would like to avoid chemical drugs/meds so. :)

[davyboy]

Hey Alphalifestyle

I highly encourage an anti inflammatory diet. It has helped me HUGELY. Especially with post sex discomfort. A simple google query will help you out. I personally follow the 'inflammation factor' guide. In addition I eat a lot of garlic and tons of veggies. If you want to speak in more detail we can email.

Vitamin E, Serotonin and Omega 3 also help.

[painman]

I agree with davyboy. I'd add that turmeric is a good anti-inflammatory spice that I use regularly. I take about 2 teaspoons a day by adding them to my morning and night time tea. It doesn't taste very good, but the health benefits outweigh any palatability issue for me personally and you eventually get used to it. Also, depending on how much sunlight exposure you typically get you may want to try a vitamin D supplement, which can have anti-inflammatory properties for someone who is deficient (and many other potential health benefits). You definitely want to get a blood test to measure your vitamin D levels first to see if you're low to begin with; overdosing can be just a bad as a deficiency.

Another supplement that I like a lot is a good probiotic. I've found that it has a direct effect on my chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome symptoms. It's good for IBS and will reduce inflammation as well. The company Jarrow makes a really good product.

2g of fish oil daily can be helpful as well (and for most people is necessary due to the lack of omega-3 fats and overabundance of omega-6 fats in the modern food supply)

Perhaps most importantly, identify any food allergies and intolerances you may have. If you're consuming foods that you are allergic to or have an intolerance to your body will frequently be in a state of inflammation. The only way to do this is to follow an elimination diet that excludes most common allergens and then reintroduce them one at a time and see how you react. Avoid expensive food allergy tests as there is no science to support their usefulness.

[webslave]

You definitely want to get a blood test to measure your vitamin D levels first to see if you're low to begin with; overdosing can be just a bad as a deficiency.

Vit D toxicity is extremely rare. Most supplements are about 1000 international units (IU) a day. You'd need to take 50,000 IU a day of vitamin D for several months to cause toxicity.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitami ... y/AN02008/

[painman]

True. It was more of a CYA thing. I've seen people attempt dumber things to be honest. Dont want anyone attempting mega doses and i get the blame for the recommendation.

[Mike Kavo]

I do not think you have inflammation your muscles are just in a "very" tight spasm post sex. The muscles during sex are the muscles that are having problems. You may notice when you get an erection you feel less pain. This is simply relaxation going on (I think in us the relaxation process within the nervous systems and muscles is broken but I am not a medic so whatever). Then when you finish boom pain time - you have gone from relaxation to spasm. Understanding this process will help you deal with post sex pain.

I also have this issue that post sex I can't shake this. Wise-Anderson Protocol has pretty much got me in great shape but post sex is difficult - always flares 100% of the time.

What helps - not supplements wasting your time mate and money. I learned this the hard way.

1. Relax during sex and do not hold it back when it goes it goes (you need an understanding partner and to work with other ways if you are too quick).
2. Stretch out before and here is the big one AFTER sex (some go internal also).
3. ONLY have sex at night and just before you sleep - do a relaxation session with relaxation music.
4. Get a good nights sleep.
5. When you wake up stretch out again and get on with your day it should simply ease off as you go (if you are an office worker buy a treadmill for your office - I did and it works amazingly well to shake out the tightness with a nice brisk walk!).

Supplements I find hurt my stomach (concentrations are too high you are better off with watching your diet) but ones I have found useful are fish oil, Q and Magnesium. Stay away from all the male rubbish. If you increase you sex drive you increase the tension down there and need to have sex. With chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome you need to keep sex to an amount you can cope with not increase it.

Lastly voltarol gel (stay away from pills and suppositories) - only problem is you will need to shave your pelvis out LOL...just massage gently into the area (stay off the gentles and your anus do not put it internal etc use common sense)...do some skin rolling. I am not sure if this helps via massage or pain control. It does help a little...but like the other forms it does enter your blood stream and will cause stomach issues - use sparingly!

Anyway good luck with this I can see you mirror many men here anyone else with post sex protocol please post away. I am not a medic but this does help me.

[N2Deep]

Just to second what painman said about food allergies/intolerances and inflammation. Before I stopped ingesting gluten my muscles throughout my entire body felt really tight, I had horrible workout recovery from that, and trigger points seemed to come much easier and were harder to eradicate.

Dairy had some of the same and other effects. I don't believe I would be able to beat my pelvic symptoms if dealing with food intolerances wasn't part of my comprehensive approach.