pain in back,bladder,testicles? help**

[txlowbrow]

Hello, i'm a 28 yr old male and have had prostate issues for a number of years.  I'm having problems urinating, stopping starting etc.  I'm also having discharge after urination.  I have seen numerous urologists and they all have referrred me to pain manangment.  They are saying i have chronic prostatis and it's making my life a living hell.  I finally went to see a pain management doctor within the last 8 months.  He prescribed me darvocet and it worked for a while then stopped. He next tried Vicodine, and it was causing really bad acid reflux,stomach cramps etc.  So he put me on methadone,which didn't help me at all.  Next he put me back on Vicodin because the Methadone didn't do anything for me.  The vicodine didn't work anymore because the Methadone messed up my body or something.  He asked me "have you ever tried Oxycontin" which i said "no" so he told me "I'm going to leave you on this for six months and then take you off cause it's a horrible drug".  So the oxy worked well and I wasn't in much pain.  After 5-6 months I went back to his office and he put me on vicodin, which no longer works, went back and he put me on tylenol 3 which doesn't work.  I'm stuck and do not know what to do currently.  I have had to drop all my classes at my local college and it it really affecting my work as well.  This week I have had about 10 hours of sleep total.  I'm in pain and I dont seem to be getting much relief.  I have had suicidal thoughts because of the pain and I dont know what to do

[txlowbrow]

I just got back from my pain doctor(old dr)..he walked in the room and said "there's nothing else i can do for you" we are going to refer you to another urologist.  he gave me vicoprofin and that's about it.  I told him that i've been having suicidal thoughts and depressed etc.  he wants me to see a pschiatrist to get a pysch evaluation done.  He said he cannot prescribe me anything stronger than vicoprofin because it would surely "ruin me"

[txlowbrow]

I went to my PCP and told her what's going on and how bad I'm in pain.  She suggested another PMP so i scheduled an appointment and waited to see the dr.  I finally got in to see him and the "resident" doctor looked me over and I explained to him what was going on etc.  The doc came in the room and was very rude uncaring was talking on his cell phone keep leaving talking on his cell.  Finally they scheduled a nerve block that the first doctor had already tried and didn't give me anything for pain.  I left very unhappy and i'm going back to see the "old" dr on friday.  I'm not seeing any hope at the end of the tunnel.  I think I'm going to have to lay it all on the line for my PMP and tell him about my thoughts etc.even though i'm scared of the results.

[Tuckamore]

Hello,

I am sorry that you are is so much pain. Have you thought of asking for a referral to a Pain Management Clinic? Your PMP has obviously weaned you off narcotics. That puzzles me.

As Brian said it depends on which state you are in. I am in WI and chronic pain sufferers are also followed by our PCP.

In my opinion you need to find another PMP that will treat your pain. It may take you awhile but start looking. Your PCP may have alternative suggestions for you. Good luck to you and please let us know how you are doing.
Take Care, Tuck

[NoMoMeth4me]

All the symptoms you mentioned 'CAN' for sure be related to low back problems. For instance....Testicle pain can mean you have a trapped nerve but there also could be other reasons. The same can be said for bladder and urination issues. I'm not sure which state you are in? I am in Wa State and my PCP is my main provider for my long term chronic pain. I believe in some states they don't? Start with your PCP and he/she will know best what course of action would be best for you.
Keep us up to speed on what happens.
All the best.
Brian.

[txlowbrow]

anyone?

[Mollyrae]

You might get a better response in the "Mens Health Forum"

Thanks