Am I the only one.......

healthyprostate,

This indeed could be an indication of prostatitis. If you have been using the Aneros for 16 months and it has not helped, it is time to try another approach. Prostatitis is a stubborn condition and one with indeterminate causes. It is generally treated by process of elimination the first being antibiotic therapy. Cipro, Levaquin and Septra are the 3 most commons ones used (and the only ones with any effectiveness I might add). That said, these are strong medications and one should consider the side effects carefully before taking them. A course of two or more weeks is generally recommended. If you're still having symptoms thereafter there are some supplements that may help. I found a product called QUrol quite helpful. It's actually the only supplement of it's type that was studied by a medical university and found to be effective in treating prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). One word of caution, don't take this product while you're on antibiotic therapy. The presence of large amounts of Zinc in the supplement will inactivate many antibiotics.

I've been dealing with chronic prostatitis myself for over 30 years. Between the Aneros and the QUrol I've been able to manage it. I am not a doctor however and I would urge you to consult with yours about this condition.

BF Mayfield

Mayfield, thanks for your response. I guess u and I are the only ones one this forum with prostatitis? What I was trying to ask in my question was: has the use of the aneros brought on any problems that are similiar to what prostatitis causes? I've cut out tabacco, alcohol, antihistamines......all kinds of things to isolate the problem being prostatitis. Ive taken anti biotics for 10 days twice a while back. Im gonna see if the doctor thinks I need to take them for a longer time. Thanks Mayfield.

I had to take antibiotics for months. Even though the antibiotic I was taking was effective,
it would return within a few weeks of stopping. Eventually, my doctor had me take the antibiotics
for months with a gradual tapering off to prevent recurrence. This was before I started with the aneros.

I had to take antibiotics for months. Even though the antibiotic I was taking was effective,
it would return within a few weeks of stopping. Eventually, my doctor had me take the antibiotics
for months with a gradual tapering off to prevent recurrence. This was before I started with the aneros.

TXRO, thanks for reply.

Can I ask what were your initial symptons? Has the aneros helped? How often do u use it and which model works the best? I find driving in the car is the biggest aggravator to the problem. Thanks again for responding.

I had an acute case with typical symptoms (burning sensation, signs
of infection in semen) that kept
coming back at a low level after treatment. I was lucky that my urologist was
very experienced, and knew not to give up on treatment. We tried 3 or 4 antibiotics
before finding the one (septra) that worked best. That is the one I ended up
taking for months. In addition to
the antibiotics, my doctor had me take a stress-formula vitamin with zinc,
and take hot baths to promote circulation. This was some years before
I started with the aneros. Although I have not had any prostate trouble in
a long time, I would say that since I've been using the aneros that my prostate
feels healthier than at any time since I was a teen. I have several models, and
I think that they each hit slightly different areas, so I tend to cycle through them.
My favorite is the eupho, but have had really good luck with the mgx and sgx too.
My primary motvation for using them is recreational, with the health benefit second.
I tend to use them 2-3 times per week, usually skipping 1 or 2 days between sessions.

.......update.......FYI

The urologist performed and examine and found I had scar tissue or stricture in the urethra that was causing this problem. At least I know now the prostate is normal and will have an inpatient procedure to remove the scar tissue. In some ways its a relief to know the prostate is fine! Thank you guys for your input, Im sharing this in case it helps anyone else. Those who said see a specialist were 100% correct. Thanks.

I had to take antibiotics for months. Even though the antibiotic I was taking was effective,
it would return within a few weeks of stopping. Eventually, my doctor had me take the antibiotics
for months with a gradual tapering off to prevent recurrence. This was before I started with the aneros.

Good information, thanks. My brother in law recently mentioned suffering from this condition (after he had a few drinks) and he would probably find this valuable. I haven't experienced it myself, but it doesn't seem particularly fun.

Hey healthyprostate, I assume your urologist did a cysto to find that scar vs. stricture in the urethra. Glad he's found what it is and believes removing it will help. Usually that is done as an outpatient and you go home later that same day though I noted you referenced it being inpatient. In either event, hope it is simple (it usually is) and that you'll get your symptoms resolved and feel better about using your Aneros too. If you'd be so kind, let us know if this resolves the urinary symptoms you described. Best wishes.

slimjim,

yes, this will be as outpatient. Uroligist says 15 minutes for the procedure then time to recouperate. I will advise the outcome. I feel BETTER, just knowing the prostate is fine. Thanks for your reply.

update...

I had the operation in June. Surgeon found a considerable blockage/scar stricture deep. Prostate is normal. Have visited urolgist for two visits since to have Catheter run through to keep urethra open. Urine flow is excellent since the last visit 3 weeks ago. My symptoms are BETTER, but have not gone away. Mentally its very taxing on the mind. Ive been to accupuncture since the summer to try to relax me. Any other suggestions? Any else going through this?

Hey healthyprostate, I assume your urologist did a cysto to find that scar vs. stricture in the urethra. Glad he's found what it is and believes removing it will help. Usually that is done as an outpatient and you go home later that same day though I noted you referenced it being inpatient. In either event, hope it is simple (it usually is) and that you'll get your symptoms resolved and feel better about using your Aneros too. If you'd be so kind, let us know if this resolves the urinary symptoms you described. Best wishes.

It may be helpful to your frame of mind at this point to concentrate on the fact your prostate is healthy and that it's only "plumbing problems" you've had which can resolve with time. You describe your urine flow as excellent even three weeks now since your last catheterization so scar apparently is not re-forming which is good. Assuming it's the urge to pee you originally described that's still annoying you, I would think further healing of your urethra and getting to the point of being able to stop the catheterizations would further help things settle down. I imagine the scar they had to remove and the remaining area they're passing the catheter through to keep the scar from coming back is in the prostatic portion of the urethra and thus giving you that prostate area discomfort and the annoying symptoms you feel there. Will be hoping and praying all will heal and calm down in your urethra so you'll feel fully normal once again. Can't imagine that Aneros usage, assuming you're doing some of that now, would harm anything. Regards, slimjm.

I let the aneros do all the work.

Sorry to take this offtopic, but "ahhh" 🙂 - this is how women regard us.

Aneros - affording men passivity, letting us be the receivers of pleasure without too much regard for the giver, etc.

update...
Its March, the anxiety of having this feeling of needing to use urinate is mostly gone. I still get the feeling in the urethra, a constant reminder in the last part of the penis, sorty or itchy or an annouyence like my bladders full. Going back to the urologist to have him run a chathater down the plumbing again. Any suggestions are welcome? Who would think scar tissue or its removal could alter ones life this much. At times I have thought the aneros use my be causing this, but I had the problem before i started the aneros and the Urologist definitaly found a stricture.