Prostate Problems - Common Amongst Bodybuilders and Weightlifters?

[HEALTHFREAK]

I am 28 years old and have had prostititis twice. This case seems to be worse than last. The pain and pressure to urinate seem to worsen due to certain conditions. My doc took tests for urinary infections and a psa for cancer, as well as a rectal exam (not fun). Everything came back negative and he said there was only minor inflamation or enlargement so he just gave me a script for bactrim. He told me the condition could be caused by heavy weight lifting. I havent done a cycle in 9 months and have only been using creatine and glutamine and protein in the meantime. I really want to do a cycle in march but this has got me freaked out. It took me a good 6 months to get my test levels normal again and just when I was ready for another cycle this setback hits me. Is there anything else I should be telling my doc to test for? My test levels shot up all at once and Im at 577ng now. Maybe this is causing it? Can anti-depressants aggravate the condition? This is screwing up my workouts and mindset, very depressed...... Any help or feedback greatly appreciated, karma for all.

 

[HEALTHFREAK]

My BUN and CREA/BUN were slightly elevated (norm 7-25, mine 29), doc said no worries due to my high protein diet.

 

[The_Eviscerator]

Suffering as Well!!

I am dealing with my first bout of prostatitis. Mine is non-bacterial which basically means, they have no fucking clue why I have it. I noticed that when I stopped drinking alcohol and stopped using any ephedra products the symptoms lessened. I still notice it and according to the doc, I have about half as many white cells in my prostatic fluid than when I first went in to see him.

From what I have researched and been told by the doctor, higher testosterone levels in the blood have nothing to do with prostatitis. Maybe BPH, but not prostatitis.

My suggestion is to get reffered to a urologist. He put me on a anti-biotic specific to prostatis and Caldura which is a beta blocker and it relaxes smooth muscle. I only take it in the evenings so I don't have aggravation while trying to fall asleep.

If you have a good medical plan, you can ask for Flomax which is supposed to be far superior to Caldura. Unfortunately my plan sucks, so I am stuck with 2-4 mg of Caldura per night.

I wouldn't let it stress you out too much... about 50% of all men have some sort of prostatitis throughout their lives. Some worse than others.

 

[drgoodbody]

Same here...

will be seeing my doc tomorrow for the same thing. This is my second occurrence in 6 months, and last time Cipro got me back to normal in 7 days. I don't think the cycling has much to do with it's propensity to occur. 6 months ago I wasn't on and I got it, now I AM on and its back... so not sure if there is any correlation. Also, I have been using Finasteride for 2+ years ED and I know my prostate is not enlarged from DHT.

Anyway, let you know tomorrow.

DrG

 

[The_Eviscerator]

I've noticed some bladder this week which seemed to coincide with taking NYC. I feel like I have to pee every 2 minutes and when I go only a few drops come out. Hell, one time I fought the urge, later looked down and saw a wet spot. I had this image of me wearing Depends so I laying off the NYC for a month or so to see what happens. It only happens during working hours and that's when I took my NYC.

Yeah, any ephedrine product seems to have a negative effect on the prostate and bladder. I have been using ECA's for so long, I am sure it has contributed to the aggravation of the prostate.

Of course there is no study on this that I have found.

Just curious... of those diagnosed with prostatitis, have any of you had chlamydia in the past?

 

[neuby34]

when I ever I pee I pass gas? I used to use a lot of eca products but not for awhile now, also A little pain even when I'm not urinating. is this the same thing you guys are talking about

 

[The_Eviscerator]

when I ever I pee I pass gas? I used to use a lot of eca products but not for awhile now, also A little pain even when I'm not urinating. is this the same thing you guys are talking about

The reason you have pressure in your anus is that your prostate is probably swollen. Yes... chalk up another victim.

 

[HEALTHFREAK]

The doc put me on bactrim which is the antibiotic of choice for prostititis. Hew said even though I showed no sign of infection, sometimes prostate infection is very hard to show up on tests. I am also using 3200mg of saw palmetto berries and about 1000 mgs of omega 3's daily. I am also gonna pick up some pygeum ( from pumpkin seeds). I was also told this problem can occur by contracting the muscles in the area of the prostate too tightly. This can happen by straining during workouts or forcing orgasms and ejaculation. I take an ssri for anxiety, so reaching orgasm sometimes is hard, I m thinking this might have something to do with it. Also anal sex without a condom can cause this problem, so next time you bang your girl in the ass wrap it up.

 

[neuby34]

so my prostate is probabyly swollen anyway to help the swelling going down? dangerous not to have it treated right away.

 

[neuby34]

so my prostate is probabyly swollen anyway to help the swelling going down? dangerous not to have it treated right away.