Question by InsanityInked: What would cause a case of chronic back pain?
My fiance’ has a pain in her lower back almost everyday. When i massage it i notice that her muscles are almost rock hard/knotted until i massage them. Her doctor has prescribed her with meloxicam which is an arthritis medicine, the medicine does not help at all any other suggestions, besides icy hot, or ibuprofen/pain meds or some sort of diagnosis?
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Answer by pressy Does she have a desk job or is she a nurse. Those two occupations produce a lot of low back injuries.
Have her ask her Dr for a referral to a Physical Therapist. At least she will get an actual diagnosis.
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Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome is a popular but badly understood circumstance. Chronic prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that develops gradually, continues for a prolonged period, and typically has delicate symptoms. Prostatitis is frequently described as a transmission of the prostate, but it can too be an inflammation with no signal of transmission. Prostatitis can impact men of all ages. An estimated 50 percentage of all men see prostatitis-like symptoms at some level during their life. Chronic Prostatitis increased danger is associated with men over age 30.
It is estimated that as many as 35% of men older than 50 may have chronic prostatitis. Chronic prostatitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection. Just 5 percent to 10 percent of cases are caused by bacterial infection. Chronic prostatitis might also be associated with other urinary tract infections. The most common causes are Escherichia coli and proteus, Enterobacter, and klebsiella bacteria. Symptoms chronic prostatitis include pain or burning during urination , difficulty urinating and chills and fever. Other symptoms might include pain that comes and goes low in the abdomen, around the anus, in the groin, or in the back.
In some cases, bacteria can get into the vas deferens (the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra), causing groin pain or an infection of the epididymis (area near the testicles where sperm mature and are stored). Generally chronic prostatitis and CPPS have been treated with powerful antibiotics. Chronic prostatitis treat include a combination of medication, surgery, and lifestyle changes. Taking anti-inflammatory medicines along with warm sitz baths (sitting in 2-3 inches of warm water) is the most conservative treatment for chronic prostatitis. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) and ciprofloxacin (Cipro) are commonly used.
Stool softeners may be recommended to reduce the discomfort associated with bowel movements. Supportive therapies for chronic prostatitis, including stool softeners and prostate massage. Transurethral resection of the prostate may be necessary if antibiotic therapy is unsuccessful or recurrence occurs frequently. Frequent and complete urination is recommended to decrease the symptoms of urinary urgency. Avoid substances that irritate the bladder, such as alcohol, caffeinated food and beverages, citrus juices, and hot or spicy foods. Increasing the intake of fluids encourages frequent urination that will help flush the bacteria from the bladder.
I just discovered that my husband’s doctor has performed prostate massages or milkings to relieve pressure and that during this procedure he actually has an erection and has something called a “non-genital” orgasm. Has anyone else ever heard of this? He tells me that it’s not at all erotic and can be sometimes painful. Is this something that I could do for him at home? His doctor is an attractive young woman and I’m not crazy about the idea of these “milkings”.
BTW… I don’t want to ask him to see another doctor. She’s tops in her field and I want the best care possible for him.
