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by critthinker
Tue May 14, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Restore Motion in Maryland
Replies: 1
Views: 2169

Re: Restore Motion in Maryland

Not sure about Restore, but I highly recommend Bethesda Physiocare (Jan Dommerholt). They definitely know a lot about CPPS.
by critthinker
Wed May 01, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Transperineal ultrasonic therapy
Replies: 5
Views: 883

Re: Transperineal ultrasonic therapy

It's been helping. I went off of it for a long time and it seems like that made me worse.
by critthinker
Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:18 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Transperineal ultrasonic therapy
Replies: 5
Views: 883

Re: Transperineal ultrasonic therapy

Here's the one I used:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRASONIC-ULTR ... 1e5e93664e

I just use it on the perineum/over the sphincter. It seemed to reduce my pain somewhat when I used it on a regular basis.
by critthinker
Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:11 am
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Transperineal ultrasonic therapy
Replies: 5
Views: 883

Re: Transperineal ultrasonic therapy

This is a very interesting study. I've had good results in deactivating TrPs using ultrasound wand purchased for $25 on eBay. I'd recommend it to others. Here's an interesting article on US and TrPs: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20000228/muscles-ultrasound-treatment?redirect=/content/a...
by critthinker
Thu Jan 17, 2013 5:28 am
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Looking for a uro in LA area
Replies: 9
Views: 2909

Re: Looking for a uro in LA area

Not sure if a uro is the best person to be asking regarding whether your pelvic floor is tense. I'd recommend visiting the USC Pelvic Pain Clinic. Talk to Dan Kirages -- he's great and totally gets all of this.
by critthinker
Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:04 am
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Looking for a uro in LA area
Replies: 9
Views: 2909

Re: Looking for a uro in LA area

Unfortunately I don't think there are many uros in LA who are familiar with CPPS. In SF I'd recommend Dr. Weiss.
by critthinker
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: The Coming Debate Over Treatment
Replies: 12
Views: 19148

Re: The Coming Debate Over Treatment

Snowbro, your case is very much like mine. Mine started with bacterial prostatitis along with epididimo-orchitis that resolved only to take on a life of its own after successful antibiotic treatment. You are NOT alone.
by critthinker
Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Need Urologist and PT in Washington, DC Area
Replies: 10
Views: 2536

Re: Need Urologist and PT in Washington, DC Area

Jan Dommerholt of bethesda physiocare treats male patients with dry needling for external trigger points, he does not do internal work, his treatment was immensly helpful in my case Highly recommend Dommerholt and Bethesda Physiocare. Not sure about Jan, but another therapist there does internal wo...
by critthinker
Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:54 am
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Looking for a urologist in Cincinnati
Replies: 20
Views: 4486

Re: Looking for a urologist in Cincinnati

Thanks Superuse and Critthinker for your replies. Yes, I am leaning toward the PT side of the house. I am only seeing my urologist to rule out cancer (which he has ruled out). Regarding Cleveland Clinic: Do they have anyone there that is trained on Trigger Point Release (because it feels like that ...
by critthinker
Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:58 am
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Looking for a urologist in Cincinnati
Replies: 20
Views: 4486

Re: Looking for a urologist in Cincinnati

I'd recommend visiting Dr. Shoskes to: 1) rule out cancer or any other more serious conditions 2) do a DRE and obtain an EPS to run a culture on (his culturing seems to be especially rigorous) 3) have a TRUS done 4) put you on medication as needed You should also check out the pain management docs a...
by critthinker
Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:54 am
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: L.A. Area Users: Recruiting Participants for Study at USC
Replies: 0
Views: 557

L.A. Area Users: Recruiting Participants for Study at USC

Researchers at the University of Southern California are working to understand chronic pelvic pain and improve the lives of people with this condition • Who can participate? Adult males with Chronic Pelvic Pain are eligible. • What is involved? Participants will be asked to complete a series of que...
by critthinker
Thu May 24, 2012 1:46 am
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Review: Netherlands Clinic
Replies: 13
Views: 2088

Re: Review: Netherlands Clinic

You have to do it consistently for at least a month or two to expect to notice any difference.

Also, do you feel pain ON bowel movements or just after? Trying to figure out if you should be drinking more water, eating more fiber.
by critthinker
Wed May 23, 2012 8:27 am
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Role of Mast Cells finally acknowledged
Replies: 9
Views: 1349

Re: Role of Mast Cells finally acknowledged

I noticed this article on mast cells: http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Antihistamines-may-play-role-in-treating-chronic-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/685932 The penultimate paragraph is interesting: Could clinicians successfully treat CP/CPPS empirically with a com...
by critthinker
Wed May 23, 2012 3:48 am
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Review: Netherlands Clinic
Replies: 13
Views: 2088

Re: Review: Netherlands Clinic

No, biofeedback is totally different from squatting. Here's an image of squatting:

http://www.gotweird.com/wp-content/uplo ... tsquat.jpg
by critthinker
Tue May 22, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: Therapists, MDs, Clinics and Sites
Topic: Review: Netherlands Clinic
Replies: 13
Views: 2088

Re: Review: Netherlands Clinic

It's three hours of time with Fetske. She's wonderful, and she'll keep in touch with you and answer any questions you might have. I think this is a tough decision for you that will mostly come down to how important financial considerations are. You have airfare, W-A clinic costs, ground transportati...