is it prostate infection?

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 15:37

Hi,

from about 10 days after my biopsy, i started to feel as if i was sat on something, especially when driving.

I felt like i was sitting on something between the anus and scrotum..

One night at work i lifted something heavy, i got a dull ache in the groin area and just thought too much too soon after Biopsy.

I also got burning sensations down the insides of both thighs and an ache in the genital region, every now and then a slight bit of back ache.......walking seems sometimes to help ease or stop the symptoms.

My Dr thought i had a groin strain, My McMillan nurse was unsure what it could be.

After a chat with one of the specialist nurses on here, she suggested i may have an infection after the

biopsy and to take this idea back to my Dr...I did and he found i did in fact have a water infection.

He gave me a weeks course of antibiotics...after a few days the symptom had eased but now at the end of the week seem to be back. So a dip test proves still got a water infection so 2nd course of antibiotics...went back today water infection gone...test sample sent to lab also clear. so Dr say no more need for antibiotics...low and behold slight burning sensation in inner thigh...again.

i start a 6 cycle of chemo tomorrow before RT and I am on Zoladex at the min

Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Shaun

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 17:08

Hello Shaun and a belated welcome from me.

Did he give you the same antibiotic the second time or try a different one?

I expect somebody else will be along, hopefully somebody who has experienced what you're going through.

It will obviously be in your own interest to mention it tomorrow when you go for the start of the chemo. If you still have the burning sensation in the inner thigh and they test you will at least know whether it's back

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 17:14

Hi Shaun,

Sounds very similar to what I had last year.

Briefly I had HDR Brachytherapy in February, and was initially fine, then in July-August I had clearly visible blood clots in urine, a dull ache in the nether regions, particularlly noticable immediatly after I sat down, I was also running a fever.

GP tested urine, which showed blood in urine but otherwise clear of Urinary Tract Infection on their dip test.

But as it was bank holiday coming up they put me on one week course of antibiotics which made no difference.

When I went to see Consultant he diagnosed prostate infection and put me on 6 week course of Ciprofloxacin which seemed to do the trick.

Dave

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 19:41

Hi Shaun,

You ask '...can I ask how the consultant diagnosed you, was it just from what you said?'

He diagnosed me from the other side of the desk, no examination or tests, I gather from what he said that he had half expected me to have an infection, (somewhere in the back of my mind someone told me I had a 60% chance after Brachytherapy).

On the subject of UTI's, (as opposed to prostate infections) a few years ago I was admitted on a couple of occassions to our hospital's Urology Ward, and I picked up some real humdingers while I was in there, the sort that not only give you a fever but send you delerious, (I don't know if they stung when urinating as I was cathetered at the time) I ended up on one of those motorised pump things that put industrial strength antibiotics into you.

The hospital was in lockdown with winter vomiting bug on other wards at the time, and as I got better one tip I did pick up from the other patients, was at mealtimes, to creep out of bed and personally wash you cutlery in that antiseptic handwash stuff they have by the entrance to the wards. It worked for me, I got better and got out.

However ever since I have always done everything I can to be treated as an outpatient, because the germs on the outside are pussycats compared to the tigers lurking in the urology ward.

Dave

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 20:21

Hello. I have a post on here somewhere about my other half. He was told he had a prostate infection or prostatitis after the biopsy. He described it to start with as feeling like he was sitting on a tennis ball.

Then he complained of a constant dull ache around his prostate and into a testicle. He was given antibiotics. It was very painful st harvest time when he spent all day bouncing about on the tractor.

He had several lots of antibiotics then he had brachytherapy which probably hid the symptoms of infection as he had radiation induced cystitis. Anyway, 18 months on he must have had 8 or 9 months of antibiotics. (On and off) He's on another months worth now. Any stick dipped in urine comes back as no water infection. It is in the prostate. Consultant said nothing can confirm it and noting else can be done other than antibiotics. He did no examination or anything. I haven't come across anyone else to have suffered so long.

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 21:44

Hi Shaun,

I find that whenever I have overdone it physically, a good drink, like three or four pints, a bottle of red wine, or half a bottle of scotch, acts as a marvelous muscle relaxant.

So I suggest a stiff drink of your favourite poison will sort out any muscle strain, at least temporarilly. If your pain goes away while you are half cut you will know it is muscular, if it persists you will know it is not.

May be not very scientific, but at least you will get a good night's sleep?

Dave

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 17:08

Hello Shaun and a belated welcome from me.

Did he give you the same antibiotic the second time or try a different one?

I expect somebody else will be along, hopefully somebody who has experienced what you're going through.

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 17:14

Hi Shaun,

Sounds very similar to what I had last year.

GP tested urine, which showed blood in urine but otherwise clear of Urinary Tract Infection on their dip test.

But as it was bank holiday coming up they put me on one week course of antibiotics which made no difference.

When I went to see Consultant he diagnosed prostate infection and put me on 6 week course of Ciprofloxacin which seemed to do the trick.

Dave

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 18:26

Hi Dave,

thanks for the reply.......makes me worry a little less knowing someone else been through it or similar symptoms.

Saw the GP this morning and the water infection he had been giving me strong antibiotics had he said cleared up....so no need anymore antibiotics.....stupid me went along with it because had no symptoms.....guess what they are back lol...can i ask how the consultant diagnosed you, was it just from what you said? I may return to the GP tomorrow as i don't see the oncologist for 3weeks.

them are the same antibiotics that i was on...only for 2 weeks.....did it take the 6 weeks to clear it?

Shaun

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 18:36

Hi,

yes he used the same antibiotics both weeks....just realised i told dave they were the same antibiotics as he got for 6 weeks but checked and they weren't ...like you say i'll mention it tomorrow...i had planned to take a water sample with me and a list of all the meds i'm on at the min.

Thanks for taking the time to reply

Shaun

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 18:51

Hi shaun,

recurring urinary infections may be a coincidence?

So far this year I have had 3 UTIs.

22Jan, peeing blood and blood clots, stinging sensation, off to local hospital, UTI confirmed, a week of anti biotics prescribed.

A week off the ABs.

06Feb, peeing blood and clots, stinging sensation, off to local hospital, UTI confirmed, a week of anti biotics prescribed.

A week off ABs.

19Feb, as above. More anti biotics.

Okay so far touch wood? But now have a urology appointment to see if damaged lining in bladder or a stone of some sort. Has anyone considered these options in your case?

dave

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 19:36

Hi Countryboy and thanks for the reply.

I did have a water infection as GP found on dip stick....had that with no symptons as such,,no stinging when peeing no trouble starting etc.

My problem is a feeling of sitting on something between the genitals and back end.....then i sometimes get what i can only describe as a burning sensation or a pulling sensation on the skin of the inner thighs....sometimes an ache in the buttocks or small of the back...they never last long....well a day or so sometimes .

When i spoke with my GP and the McMillan nurse they weren't sure.....spoke to a specialist nurse from here and it was her that mentioned it could be a prostate infection after the biopsy.....then i realsied that it only started about 10 day after the biopsy. she told me to go back to the GP and mention what she said.........at that point he did the 1st water test .

My thinking is if it is an infection and prostate is "more " swollen it could be pushing on nerves.....hope it's not the cancer doing that......been on the cassodex tablets 3 weeks an the Zoladex injection was a week ago.

Shaun

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 19:41

Hi Shaun,

You ask '...can I ask how the consultant diagnosed you, was it just from what you said?'

However ever since I have always done everything I can to be treated as an outpatient, because the germs on the outside are pussycats compared to the tigers lurking in the urology ward.

Dave

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 20:21

Then he complained of a constant dull ache around his prostate and into a testicle. He was given antibiotics. It was very painful st harvest time when he spent all day bouncing about on the tractor.

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 21:02

Thanks sjtb for the reply.

can i just ask....when he had the feeling of sitting on a tennis ball or any of the other symptoms did they just come and go with time ( a few hours ),,

i ask because most of the day i have had what i can only describe as someone pulling the skin on the inside of my thigh tight....and now tonight it is gone...i still have a slight pressure feeling when sat but even that is easier........it can be either leg,,both legs...in my buttocks or in my lower back.

Sorry long winded way of asking a question lol

Shaun

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Posted 22 Mar 2016 at 21:44

Hi Shaun,

I find that whenever I have overdone it physically, a good drink, like three or four pints, a bottle of red wine, or half a bottle of scotch, acts as a marvelous muscle relaxant.

May be not very scientific, but at least you will get a good night's sleep?

Dave

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