Rand Podell

73, Male

Safety Harbor, FL

United States

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If you have been diagnosed with prostatitis, please tell us your story: age, duration of symptoms, treatments, results, and the like.
I had a laser prostate procedure for BPH one month ago. I have had fairly severe pain in my perineum area and pain sometimes severe with urinating. My Dr says I have a "low grade prostatitis" and has me on cipro . I am miserable and wondered if anyone else has experienced this and their experience with treatment. I was always told once you have an infection in your prostate you keep it for life. I am just sick over this. Any advice from Dr or others would be greatly appreciated. This has been a horrible experience with multiple cauterizations due to urinary retention from clots. Thank you. 
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  • Arnon Krongrad, MD

    Hi Rand,

    I'm sorry to hear about your situation. May I suggest that you look over some of the discussions in the groups? You may want to start in the Treatment group.

    Did you have any pains like this before the laser? Were you in urinary retention before the laser? Did you have a catheter before or after the laser?

    Just as background, it will help those who respond to know a bit more about you, if you're willing to share: Age, overall health ...

    AK

    Oct 12, 2010

  • Arnon Krongrad, MD

    Rand, take a look at Adrian's profile. You two may have some things in common. AK

    Oct 15, 2010

  • Arnon Krongrad, MD

    Thanks for the update. Any discussion of alpha blockers?

    Oct 15, 2010