fugoogs

I had the same experience as jtolj. A urinary tract infection that wouldn't go away, even after a couple of months of antibiotics (first one I don't remember, then cipro). Ejaculation would sometimes make it feel better. Sometimes worse. Finally saw a urologist that said he didn't believe it was caused by infection and that I should try pelvic floor Physio therapy. After the first week I felt so much better that I was convinced.

Whenenver I see someone mention it now I try to preach the physio gospel because when I was going through it there were a lot of negative sufferers posting to message boards saying it will never go away, etc.

Also women can suffer from a similar condition - chronic non bacterial urinary tract infections, and most of the pelvic floor physiotherapists are used to dealing with women. Maybe it is more common in women or the option is less known for men, or maybe men are more embarrassed to go see them.

I don't think it is something you are completely cured from, but in my case I go many months without any symptoms now. When they do occur the level of pain and discomfort is minimal and I am usually able to get over it myself. I do go for more Physio two to three times a year and probably will until I'm dead, but I don't have any hangups about that or consider it a chore.

My other advice would be to eat well. Lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid constipation. Also you are probably clenching your abdominal muscles throughout the day (I do it when stressed) and you need to stop doing that. Breathe with your diaphgram and not your abs. Try meditation or yoga (I think yin is the best from a meditative and stretching perspective).

Good luck and I'm positive you can at least improve your symptoms.

If your prostatitis is still bothering you, look in to pelvic floor physiotherapy. After my experience I am convinced the chronic kind is a muscle condition (although it may first start as an infection).

I am symptom free a good 95% of the time, no longer have a problem with caffeine or spicy foods, and in the words of Krusty the Clown, I can ride a bike again.