If you have chronic prostatitis, you may be plagued with symptoms that come and go but never seem to completely be resolved. When you have no identifiable cause for your prostatitis pain or other symptoms it can be frustrating and make you feel hopeless. However, looking at your diet and foods to avoid for prostatitis symptoms is…
Viruses and fungi may cause chronic prostatitis, however, this is less common than with bacterial causes. Doctors may look for fungi as a possible cause of chronic prostatitis in men who have a weakened immune system. It is possible for fungal infections to be present in men who have taken antibiotics (which affect the immune…
Sometimes one of the causes of prostatitis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD), such as Herpes chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, or Ureaplasma urealyticum. Sexually active men who have multiple sex partners are at an increased risk of STDs and thus prostatitis, especially if they do not use a condom. Also at high risk are men who…
Pelvic myoneuropathy is a neurogenic inflammation that is triggered by muscle spasm. Wait what? If you are not a doctor, that’s a lot of big words. Shall we break it down? In myoneuropathy, myo means muscles; neuro means nerves; and pathy means disease. Neurogenics studies the role of genetics in the development and function of…
Keflex (KEF-leks) Keflex (cephalexin) is an antibiotic that can be used for the treatment of acute bacterial or chronic bacterial prostatitis due to certain gram-positive bacteria. These bacteria are not common causes of prostatitis. Keflex Warnings When you take Keflex for prostatitis there are several important warnings and precautions you should be aware of. Black…
Stress is one of the major contributors to prostatitis. It may seem completely unrelated, but stress, anxiety, and emotional health factor into causing inflammation and pelvic tension. That is why stress management for treating prostatitis can be a very important therapy when it comes to chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). About half of the men…
One of the more interesting natural remedies for the most common form of prostatitis is pollen extract, which has been the topic of numerous studies. A recent endeavor looked at pollen extract for chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) and how it fared against saw palmetto. Pollen extract for chronic pelvic pain syndrome Pollen extract, which…
IV Infusions for Acute Bacterial Prostatitis In cases of acute bacterial prostatitis, IV infusions of certain antibiotics may be administered to rid the body of infection. Your physician will administer these IV infusions, and hospitalization may be required. Antibiotics used in IV infusions for acute bacterial prostatitis include: Levaquin (levofloxacin [LEE-voe-FLOX-a-sin]) Cipro I.V. (ciprofloxacin I.V….
Regional pain syndrome is a rare, painful, and long-lasting condition that can cause severe, constant burning in an affected arm or leg (or hands or feet). It is considered to be one of the possible causes of chronic prostatitis. Like chronic prostatitis, regional pain syndrome is not very well understood and the two conditions may…
Flomax (FLO-maks) Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride [tam-SOO-loe-sin HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide]) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker (also called an alpha blocker). This medication relaxes prostate and bladder muscles to enable easier urination. Flomax Warnings Flomax has been shown to cause dizziness and vertigo. In patients taking Flomax (tamsulosin) for prostatitis or other alpha blockers, there is a potential risk for…
Zyloprim (ZIE-le-prim) Zyloprim (Allopurinol [al-oh-PURE-i-nole]) reduces uric acid production in the body. Elevated levels of uric acid can cause gout and kidney stones or other kidney issues. This medication may be used to prevent the rise of uric acid levels in patients receiving chemotherapy. It can help men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS)…
The term probiotics refers to the yeasts and “good,” or beneficial, microorganisms, bacteria, and gut microflora that normally reside in balance with other bacteria in the intestinal tract. Probiotics help with digestion and offer protection against harmful bacteria. The largest group of beneficial bacteria in the gut are those in the genus Lactobacillus, followed by…
Many men take pollen for prostatitis treatment as a natural option for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Graminex pollen extracts are standardized extracts of rye grass pollen (Secale cereal), corn pollen (Zea mays), and timothy pollen (Phleum pretense). You’ll also find them under the name Cernilton. Many men looking for a natural approach turn to pollen extracts for…
It appears that men with prostatitis get prostate cancer more often than men without the inflammatory condition. For now, however, there is no direct evidence that having prostatitis increases a man’s risk of developing or eventually dying from prostate cancer. Before we look at the relationship between prostatitis and prostate cancer, an understanding of prostatitis…
Yoga is an exercise and alternative treatment that offers many benefits for men who have chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Yoga involves stretching the body and getting into different poses while concentrating on breathing, keeping it slow and controlled. It helps prostatitis patients to relieve stress, increase blood flow, and help with strength and…
Bactrim (BAK-trim) Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) is a combination antibiotic that can be used for the treatment of acute bacterial or chronic prostatitis. Bactrim Warnings When you take Bactrim for prostatitis there are several important warnings and precautions you should be aware of. Black box warnings are used by the FDA to communicate important prescribing information to…
Would you believe it if someone told you that simply getting more exercise could help relieve prostatitis symptoms? If you are looking for natural and alternative drug-free treatments for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) it might be time to get moving and doing exercise for prostatitis. There are two categories of exercise that can…
Flexeril (FLEKS-e-rill) Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride [sye-kloe-BENza-preen]) is a muscle relaxant that can be used to treat pain caused by inflammatory or noninflammatory chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Flexeril Warnings This drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Until you are certain you can perform certain activities safely, do not drive, operate machinery, or perform any…
Ditropan (dee-TRA-pane) Ditropan (oxybutynin [OX-i-BYOO-ti-nin]) is an antimuscarinic drug used to relax the muscles in the bladder and urinary tract. It is an antispasmodic that aids in treating urinary frequency and urgency. Ditropan Warnings Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or larynx may occur while taking this medication, especially after the first dose. Swelling involving…
Lyrica (LEER-ri-kah) Lyrica (pregabalin [pre-GAB-a-lin]) is primarily used to treat fibromyalgia, pain from shingles, or nerve pain from diabetes or spinal cord injury. This drug is also used to treat partial onset seizures in cases of adult epilepsy involving one or more seizure medications. Lyrica Warnings This medication and other antiepileptic drugs may increase suicidal…
