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grace
Here is advice from my urologist: This is probably a prostate problem. (except for the female who posted on this list). Prostate problems are often difficult to fix. Don't expect an easy, quick cure. The first advice is to see a doctor. A prostate infection can cause these symptoms. The Dr may want to do a prostate exam and a urine sample. It's very unlikely that you have prostate cancer, but only a prostate exam and other tests can rule this out. If you have an infection, you will probably be given antibiotics for several weeks, as it takes a long time for the medicine to get into the prostate. Take the antibiotic as directed, at least 2 hours before or after taking multivitamins, antacids, or anything containing zinc or magnesium. You need to ejaculate 1 or 2 times per week for the medicine to get into the prostate.
There are a few home remedies you can try, but only after seeing a doctor. Peppers, alcohol, and other strong foods can irritate the prostate and the urinary tract, so try to avoid them if you think this is causing your problem. Another cause of irritation is constipation and hard stools, which press against the bladder and prostate. Take a stool softener and drink more water if you have hard stools. Take saw palmetto if told to do so by a doctor; this helps with minor prostate enlargement (BPH), but does not treat infections or anything else. If a doctor finds that you have severe BPH, he/she may give you a prescription drug like Flomax. BPH can be very serious is left untreated - all the more reason to see a doctor. Over-the-counter prostate pills are a waste of money except for saw palmetto. Cranberry can help prevent urinary tract infections but does NOT cure the infection once you have it. Some patients report some relief by taking Quercetin pills, but there is very little scientific evidence to back this up. Fungal / yeast / candida infections can also cause these symptoms; you can treat fungal skin rashes with over-the-counter jock itch cream, but you should see a doctor if you have recurring problems. If you have burning and see bright red blood on the toilet paper after a bowel movement, you should try an over-the-counter hemorrhoid treatment like Preparation H, and see a doctor if the condition persists.
you tried to post on someone else's post on the std experts forum. it was bumped over here automatically.
grace