Hello all.
My first time here and looking for guidance about my condition. Sorry for what will probably be a long winded affair.
I am a 61 year old male with no previous history of prostate or recurring UTI history. I had UTI symptoms early September this year and was prescribed a 5 day course of antibiotics (Nitrofurantoin). These were prescribed via online consultation due to Covid restrictions preventing a physical appointment. However, I did provide a urine sample which was negative and the follow up culture test was also free of infection. The AB’s were ineffective so given a different type (Cefalexin) for a further 7 days. Slight improvement seen but side effects forced me to terminate 3 days early. At this stage the discomfort began to develop in the prostate area and another AB (Ciprofloxacin) was issued for 14 days. Unfortunately these had an adverse effect on my tendons and were changed to Ofloxacin after 10 days. Again, adverse reactions forced a further communication with the GP and, this time, a physical examination.
A DRE indicated a swollen prostate and a diagnosis of Prostatitis given. Due to my apparent reactions to all the proceeding AB’s the GP made a telephone call to the Urologist who suggested a 3 week course of Trimethoprim and the addition of Tamsulosin to help aid urine flow.
I have now finished the course of AB’s. I again suffered reactions but persevered to end the course. Unfortunately my problems remain and are escalating. I have pain in the perenium, rectal discomfort, lower back pain, urinary reluctance, testicular tenderness and dull groin pain. I am also making increased visits to the bathroom. Anxiety is creeping in and compounding the issue.
I have contacted my GP surgery requesting a referral and hopefully further tests and am hoping for a response early next week.
My concerns are obviously the inability to persevere with a particular AB without side effects causing early termination. I am also beginning to doubt the Prostatitis diagnosis and obviously allowing my mind to race ahead.
I appreciate no one on here can give a diagnosis but I suppose my post is seeking some reassurance that this does sound like prostatitis and also asking if anyone has had a similar experience with the AB’s. If so, was there one particular one you found you could tolerate that I could put forward to my GP. Without the ability to endure a longer course I am concerned as to how to clear this up.
As for a PSA test - none have been performed during this current episode as I was advised it would be inaccurate due to inflammation. However, I have had two tests done previously - March 2018 was 0.6 and February 2020 was 0.7.
As I’m sure you all did, I worry constantly about the problem and that just compounds the issue. I accept that there need to be further investigations but would appreciate any input anyone may have.
Many thanks
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