Prostatitis

Hi Mal CG

I've had prostatitis ever since a 38 core transperennial biopsy 9 years ago. The symptoms come and go. 

I tried several long courses of ciprofloxacin and other antibiotics. All to no avail. 

My prostatitis is non-bacterial. It is inflammation caused by tissue and nerve damage.

My symptoms have gradually improved over time. Tamsulosin definitely helps. I have taken Tamsulosin daily for about 3 years. The flare ups are less frequent and less severe since starting the Tamsulosin. 

The flare ups start with a sharp pain at the tip followed by a dull pelvic pain which lasts a few hours or days. I take paracetamol. 

The first few years after the biopsy were awful. However symptoms have got better over time and with Tamsulosin. 

I've also found that my PSA spikes during a prostatitis flare up. Every MRI that I have had since the biopsy has mentioned inflammation, sometimes atrophy.

Best wishes 

My doctor  because of my PC situation as referred me to urology. 

My last psa was early December was good  so hoping I can be helped with this ,I have had blood in urine also ?