I am new to this forum but I wanted to share my story in hopes of getting advice from all other sufferers out there.
I want to start by outlining the series of treatments/ events that have lead up to my current status. I am 25 and in otherwise good health.
I think my case is a little unique from some of the other cases I have read, in that I was diagnosed with an STD only 5 days prior to the onset of my prostate problems. Whether or not that infection is still the cause of my troubles, I don't know. Anyway.
June 18: High risk unprotected sexual intercourse with a girl I just met that night.
June 30: Start noticing burning on urination.
July 2: Milky discharge from penis.
July 3: Visit doctor, test for STDs (including urethral swab, ouch!), prescribes 7 days Doxicycline to clear up possible Chlamydia.
July 5: Call from doctor confirming Chlamydia infection, advised to continue on with Doxi.
July 8-9: Start noticing an ache in what I initially thought was my testicles.
July 9: Discharge and burning with urination seem to have cleared up.
July 9: Ask doctor about testicle ache, claims Doxi may not have worked, puts me on 1000mg of Azythromycine.
July 12: Call GP back up and tell him I still have ache in testes.
July 13: I visit GP. GP does inspection of testicles and I have no pain there. I come to realize the pain is coming from deeper in my pubic region. That night I did some research and figured out the pain was coming from my prostate, and was somewhat radiating to my testes which is what initially made me think testicles.
July 15: I have an emergency appointment with a different GP from same practice. I explain the events leading up to this point so far, and that I think I have an inflammation of prostate. He claims that the infection must be gone after those 2 rounds of antibiotics. Does a DRE and suspects some inflammation. Prescribes 10 days Cipro. Gives me a urologist referral to be safe.
July 15-18: Symptoms: Constant numb ache in perineum/ pubic region, discomfort on ejaculation, weak urine steam, trouble starting urination.
July 19: I see urologist. I describe events leading up to current moment. Tell him I see no difference with Cipro. Puts me back on Doxi.
July 19 -August 4: Continue taking Doxi, no noticable improvement, symptoms remain. Ejaculation isn't painful though, just not as forceful in its "exit".
August 5: See a different urologist at same institution. Seems unsure of a solution to the issue. Mentions that I may have possible guilt from the STD and that could be causing my prostatitis. I felt no guilt whatsoever. I was single and contacted her about the STD and she got tested. He advises to continue on Doxi as it can take weeks to have effect. Order a PCR test done on my urine after a thorough milking of prostate.
August 5 - 18: Still no improvement on Doxi, symptoms persist. During this time my PCR test came back positive for Chlamydia. I am not sure of accuracy of test. Test may have picked up dead Chlam DNA on exit from Urethra. PCR test showed Chlam sensativity to all applicable antibiotics.
August 18: I see original urologist who initially prescribed Doxi. He is unsure why Doxi did not work. Entertains idea of possible urethral stricture from the Chlamydia. Puts me on levofloxacin.
August 18 - 28: I am currently still on the levofloxacin. I noticed some initial improvement with perineum ache, but urinary weakness still remained. Also seemed to have a shift in pain to more of the pubic region. Pain in perineum returned within last few days.
Sorry for the detailed history of my current condition, but I think it is important.
I would like to detail some of my current theories as to why I am still experiencing issues:
- Urethral stricture occurred. Urine is being pushed back into prostate causing inflammation/ swelling from irritation. Also would account for urinary issues. Although likelihood of developing a stricture from this short a time frame is low, unless already predisposed.
- Chlamydia infection is still in prostate, antibiotics have not been able to reach high enough concentrations to eradicate the infection in all parts of prostate. I know this forums does not like this idea, but I think it is a strong possibility still.
- Prostate did get infected. Infection cured, but body is still trying to fight off an infection that doesn't exist. Or residual inflammation from possible initial infection.
- Somehow the chlamydia infection set off a series of events that led to me developing a chronic muscle tightness in that area. I know this is the favorite among the forums, although I have never had any issues with tightness down there before, to my knowledge.
When I pick up something in weird way off ground, I sometimes get a shooting ache that seems to go through one of my testes, as I know that whole region is one giant nerve, I think this is to be expected, nonetheless I make note of it.
I have masturbated everyday since starting the levo at exactly one hour after taking it, to hopefully increase effectiveness. Masturbation is painless at this point in time, seems to temporarily relieve pain as well, maybe the increased bloodflow? I also go in my hot tub every day, it feels better while I'm in there but once I am out, its back. I eat raw garlic everyday, try and stretch every day, been taking saw palmetto, NAC and avoiding any liquid but water. Still no difference.
Anyway, this is my story so far. Any advice would be appreciated. And if anyone has a similar story, I'd love to hear it. This condition really sucks man. Sometimes life hands you a shit sandwich, and you just got to sit there and eat it.
I also vow to try and update this post with any changes in my condition, hopefully to help other guys in the future. Thanks!
