Two years ago I was hospitalized for several days with a severe abdominal bacterial infection. Afterwards I had pain in the lower abdominal area that lasted well over a year. As the symptoms improved I began to notice that I had pain in my genitals and just above them behind the pubic bone. I was diagnosed with a prostate infection and given antibiotics (Biaxin). The pain began to subside several days after starting the antibiotics, but returned about three weeks later (while still taking the drugs). I switched to a different antibiotic (Cipro), and the same thing happened: the pain began to subside, only to return 3-4 weeks into the treatment. With my third antibiotic (Levaquin) the same thing happened again, only more quickly: 3 days after beginning the pain was much better; a couple days later it was back. A fourth antibiotic (Doxycycline) did nothing, and I discontinued its use after about ten days. So, after almost three months of antibiotic treatment I was back where I started.
I began to pursue alternative treatments, including supplements, acupuncture, and homeopathy. This seemed helpful, as at one point my symptoms were gone for about three weeks. But then they returned again.
The pain is improved with rest, restorative yoga, and becomes more intense with stress and exertion. It is still located behind the pubic bone, and I sometimes also feel it in my testicles. I do not have any urination problems, no discharge. Seminal discharge seems low. I had a PSA screening (0.93), and several digital rectal exams by a urologist and other MDs, and nothing was found to be abnormal. Occasionally I feel slightly feverish, and often depleted of energy.
So, after all these months and all these treatments, I still live with chronic pain in the prostate area.
What else can I do?
Thank you.