Hello all. As you know I have been having some problems that I have been talking about to some of you and my urologist. Well I saw him today. He told me that I have Chronic Prostatitis which you can get rid of or can be handled . Well no pain right now. Sometimes it feels like someone is pulling my testicle and will not let go. It hurt like hell. My prostate is ok do not feel like i'm sitting on a ball. You can take a pill for prostatitis but there are many and you don't know which one will help. He want me to try Prostate PQ. I have not taking any yet have to read up on it.. Have anyone out there try this yet please let me know. I was also concerned about the thin stream. He told me I am not drinking enough water so there is not enough pressure to make it bigger. I drink 4 bottles he told me that is not enough I should be drinking at least 8 bottles a day. I was also told when I have a episode because the prostate will be inflamed no sex of any kind. Until the prostate goes down. All the test that I had came back good so all is ok. Well I will do what he wants for now. I trust him and we will see. I see him in 4 months. But if I have any problems I can see him on a moments notice Take care all. And good health Ken
Have just come out of hospital today after a week of Intravenous injections of antibiotics after raging urine infections for 2.5 years following Sepsis and having Chronic Prostatitis which was stopping urine flow again after a TURP 14 months ago and terrible pain in testicles. Feeling the best I have for years just now, so fingers crossed. A/B was Meropanem if anyone has heard of it.
Hi Ken,
What size bottles are you talking about? 64 oz of fluid (water, juice, coffee, etc) should be adequate hydration in addition to the water contained in our food. Maybe more to replace fluids lost through strenuous exercise. As to the "thin stream", as long as you're not retaining in your bladder, and not dehyrated, what's the difference if your stream is thin or a fire hydrant? Part of it may be bladder pressure, but part can also be obstruction, but again I don't see a health problem here.
I'm also curious about the Prostate PQ. Do let us know if you try it, and good luck with the prostatitis. I've found sitz baths help FWIW.
Jim
Was it the sepsis or repeated urine infections that prompted the hosptilization and IV antibiotics? What did they have you try before? It's great that you're feeling good now. I sometimes feel that the antibiotics I've taken never quite do a 100% job.
Jim
Jim, It was Sepsis that led to the urine infections, but my Dr was testing my urine sample with dipsticks and on many occasions no infection was found, but I still felt unwell. I was informed that the NHS to save money was requesting Drs to send as few samples as possible for culture. It appeared that some staff at the surgery were sending samples which were positive though and I would get Pivmicillan or Nitrofurantoin often for a month at a time recommended. I was slowly getting worse and asked a Consultant if anything could be done and he suggested a referral to the Infectious Diseases Dept who were not keen to know, but a week ago I could not pass water and they could not get a catheter in and prior to that could not do self catheterization so I was admitted to the Urology ward and the Consultant insisted that the Microbiologists got involved which resulted in what I was told an unusual A/B being used. The moral may be to ensure all urine samples are cultured if you know you feel unwell, and question your Dr to see if your samples have been cultured. There are also some A/B,s that can only be given in hospital as the side effects are critical without constant monitoring.
David
So no stricture then that's good news. I was just thinking about you last night. Was gonna PM you to see how you're doing. Been reading/posting from from my phone. What a pita
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I am glad they went the extra mile with you. Do you know what the specific oganism was they treated you for? Did it come up on a normal culture or did they have to do any special staining, etc? I keep reading that some bacteria fly under the radar or normal cultures but when I point that out to my urologist, he just shakes his head. But come to think of it he did give e the name of an infectious disease specialist one time. I guess they are the ones that go the extra mile.
Jim
I am afraid I do not know what the organism was or how the culture was done, only the Urology charge nurse said the Antibiotic used was a new one to him. In future talks with the Consultant I will try to find out more. My concern is what damage may have been done to me in 2.5 years that could have been rectified earlier by better involvement of Microbioligists.
The problem with providing A/B without adequate cultures being taken, they are often incorrect for the pupose and or for too short a time. The prostate is very difficult to get the A/B in. IV is better, but the infection needs adequate monitoring. If you stop the A/B treatment too soon, or it was too weak, the the infection is simply learning about the A/B and becoming that bit more resistant for 'next' time.
Hey Jim. 16.9 OZ I drink 4 a day I was told that I have to drink at least 8 a day. I can have grape juice. No other kind. He gave me a list of what I can and cannot eat and drink. Bladder friendly food and drinks. There are alot of things on the list he gave me that my other doctor gave me. I have a alcer. So I can't have any thing with acid or citrus there a bunch . 8 pages I have to watch. I never know there was so much that would could irrate the bladder. All my other stuff is fine and he feel if I drink more I will have more pressure. This Prostate PQ is suppose to promote pelvic and prostate health and help with the body anti-inflammatory response. And the pain from the prostatitis. So I will do what he what's. I started the pill today. He gave me some samples and after I done with them I have to call the company. Take care and I will let you know later Ken
Hello my friend. I still have the stricture but he said that it is ok for now. When I go back in June he will do a scope to see if it got smaller. If it is we will see what he wants to do. I feel for alot of me outthat my problem is not that bad. I can still pee. Do go sometimes 4 times in a hour not like that every day. That is why he gave me the Prostate PQ to try. I will fellow his bladder friendly eit help. How are you doing buddy. Any better PM me anytime I'm up at night alot Can't sleep. Talk later Ken
He was talking about that today. Being that the prostate is in a capsule it is hard to get the meds to it. I trust him and will see what happens.. Take care Ken
I had Sepsis in 2014. Blood work white cells was over 25,000. I got it from 2 things which was. I have a kidney infection ( had 7 that year ) was giving antibiotics for the infection. Sometime in that 2 weeks I got food poisoning. It went through my whole body. The doctor said that Iait my blood for at least 6 weeks. Was on I'vs for 6 days and went home with a port. Had 11 more at home. It was a mess. nIopI have to ggo through that again. The only good thing that came out of it was I found my urologist. Hope things get better for you.. Ken
I am presumng with E/D their is no movement out of the Prostate so everything is trapped ?. David
Well ED is another problem. You can still have a orgasm without having a erection.I have a friend that had his prostate removed because of cancer. The only when he can get a erection is to give him self a shot. But he told me that he has no problem having a orgasm. But it would be a problem if you can't get ride of the built up. With the one I have Chronic Prostatitis I was told not to have sex because it would erriate the prostate. But if you have bactiral Prostatitis It's good to get rid of it. It a mess. Take care Ken
I wonder why couldn't they inject A/B into the prostate? Maybe more infection
How long if the list ken. I'd be interested to see what on it if its not too long. Please don't go out of your way doing a bunch of typing though. Hoope you feel better.
I think they can. But I hear it very pain full Ken
Good luck figuring out if it bacterial or cronic with most docs. They dont want to be bothered to investigate.