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by alprost
Sun Nov 28, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Infection can set off CPPS
Replies: 13
Views: 1033

Re: Infection can set off CPPS

webslave wrote:The key finding is that once CPPS is provoked, it continues even when the bacteria are eliminated. It has a life of its own.
Spot on.
by alprost
Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Infection can set off CPPS
Replies: 13
Views: 1033

Re: Infection can set off CPPS

This is EXACTLY what happened to me (E.Coli and all). Good find, webslave. Me too. As unpleasant as it was, treating the infection was the easy part; finding out what was at the root of my CPPS symptoms and getting appropriate treatment was a bit more tricky! I have to say that I don't think infect...
by alprost
Tue May 04, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Dr Shoskes takes colleagues to task
Replies: 11
Views: 1212

Re: Dr Shoskes takes colleagues to task

Excellent stuff - many thanks Dr Shoskes!!!
by alprost
Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: UPOINT for IC/PBS
Replies: 6
Views: 604

Re: UPOINT for IC/PBS

I feel the development of this classification system is definitely a step in the right direction and will ensure treatment is directed towards priority areas for individual patients. However, a major flaw in the system as it stands at the moment is that patients are evaluated for 'Pelvic floor muscl...
by alprost
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Results of NIH myofascial physical therapy trial
Replies: 6
Views: 444

Re: Results of NIH myofascial physical therapy trial

Very suggestive results. :smile: Agreed. The problem is that trigger-point release is such a difficult treatment to standardise, as it depends largely on the skill and experience or the PT in locating and treating trigger points. Also, it requires adherence to quite a demanding self-treatment proto...
by alprost
Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:58 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Get off your duffs and exercise
Replies: 20
Views: 3647

If only it were that straighforward. I was very active prior to CPPS, but exercise is the one thing guaranteed to give me a flare up. I'd point out that I am a sport scientist who specialises in the physical preparation of athletes for competition at the highest level, and therefore have knowledge o...
by alprost
Wed May 19, 2004 6:34 pm
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Gabe Mirkin on prostatitis: warning
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

The information from the old posts, Drs. Casey and Shoskes was great, but in terms of telling people to avoid his site, those T shirts swung it for me :lol:
by alprost
Sat Mar 27, 2004 9:39 am
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: The Coming Debate Over Treatment
Replies: 12
Views: 19149

Re: The Coming Debate Over Treatment

Very interesting points, Mark. The looming debate in the word of male and female pelvic pain is who should be treating us a patient group: urologists (surgeons) on the one hand, or physiotherapists (PTs) and psychologists/psychiatrists on the other. I don'y think it is an 'either or' question. The m...
by alprost
Tue Mar 23, 2004 9:06 am
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: New Page Released. Please read & make comments
Replies: 1
Views: 1375

Re: New Page Released. Please read & make comments

webslave wrote:Thanks to everyone involved in making this page.
:smile:
Could I just pass on a special word of thanks to my Physio who provided invaluable feedback on the first draft, especially on the 'locating a practitioner' section - Cheers Bill :)
by alprost
Fri Jan 02, 2004 2:36 pm
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Dr. Kaufman, NYC "Central Park Urology", any expie
Replies: 14
Views: 3082

It certainly sounds like muscle spasm is the root of your problem, although you need an evaluation to be sure. Dr. Kaufman sounds like a good choice as a large part of his treatment strategy seems to centre on the treatment of dysfunctional pelvic floor muscles- you might want to read this interview...
by alprost
Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:29 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: My story, almost 2 years and counting.
Replies: 5
Views: 18318

Ibuprofen is a fuuny one for me. When I take it, it improves my symptoms markedly. If I take it before bedtime, when I wake up to go to the toilet (usually only once a night nowadays :) ) my bladder is significantly fuller. Also, the phantom pains I get if I watch someone hurt themselves dissapear w...
by alprost
Mon Aug 18, 2003 12:32 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Altered heat sensation/pain sensitization in CPPS
Replies: 1
Views: 1509

A VERY interesting abstract. Central sensitization is certainly part of my problem. I frequently get phantom pains/tingling in the suprapubic area if I even just watch someone hurt themselves.
by alprost
Wed Jun 11, 2003 1:47 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Many Urologists in Shock and Denial
Replies: 7
Views: 2752

Lets hope that this does have an effect on the direction of future research.

This is an interesting thread - It has given me an idea for another one :idea:
by alprost
Mon May 19, 2003 10:32 am
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Nickel's recent Urology Times article on CP/CPPS
Replies: 6
Views: 2245

Thanks for posting this Mark. Like you, I have one major problem above 'flowchart': Therapies such as biofeedback and pelvic floor physiotherapy are mentioned in the last line, almost as an afterthought, and treatment with skeletal muscle relaxants are not mentioned at all. Given that 90% of CPPS pa...
by alprost
Wed Apr 02, 2003 1:22 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: AUA 2003, all the details!
Replies: 3
Views: 1244

webmaster wrote: Very interesting stuff there,
There sure is. Thanks for taking the time to post this.