This is a different kind of success story than is normally posted here but I want to offer my experience in case there are men suffering from the same thing that I am.
Awhile back I was diagnosed with bacterial prostatitis right on the heels of a Chlamydia infection. I was prescribed antibiotics. After antibiotics the symptoms remained but were tolerable for awhile and so I lived with it. Later on it flared up so badly that I began experiencing a Chlamydia like discharge. I went to get tested but initial tests showed no signs of infection. I was once again given antibiotics, this time a much more powerful one. About 2.5 weeks after starting I noticed things only got a little bit better and sometimes flared up again. I also read that the antibiotic I was on--a Fluoroquinalone--has the potential to cause irreversible and debilitating conditions. I became so frightened that I dumped the remaining supply down the toilet.
After I stopped the antibiotics I turned to supplements. I began to poke around on Google. I saw on a health forum that one man had begun taking certain supplements and had seen his prostatitis symptoms vanish. They are as follows.
Damiana: Damiana has been shown to have antibacterial properties and may also have aphrodisiac effects. I followed his example and have been taking it three times a day.
Pumpkin Seed Oil: Pumpkin seed oil is also known to have antibacterial properties and is very good for prostate health. Also boosts libido. Mine has certainly increased! I also take this three times a day.
Saw Palmetto: Saw Palmetto helps to reduce inflammation. Once again I take it three times a day.
Those are the three main supplements that I have been taking. In addition to these three, I have also added my own supplements. They are as follows.
Acidophilus with Cran Actin and D Mannose: I was taking the Acidophilus to restore the beneficial gut flora that had been killed off by the antibiotics. Bowel movements are easier, and my anus is now almost never sore, itchy, or burning. I chose this one specifically because it contained Cran Actin and D Mannose both of which are said to promote good urinary health. I have also added in zinc and selenium. I take the Acidophilus, Zinc, and Selenium once a day and the main supplements three times daily.
I expect that by this time you are curious to know my results? Well my sex drive is back so that's awesome. Today marks day fourteen overall of taking these supplements and my fourth consecutive day of being almost completely symptom free! The best part is that these supplements are actually good for you and don't carry any nasty side effects. Also saves on doctor bills. You can buy these without a prescription at any health food store worth its salt. I will continue taking these for a full month. After that I plan to take Quercetin with Bromelain for another month. One guy on another forum said it completely cured his bacterial prostatitis.
Guys we often turn up our noses at natural remedies. We think that devastating doctor bills and the latest prescription miracle poisons are the only answer. There are a lot of things in nature that can do things the medical establishment cannot. I am cautiously optimistic that I will eventually get rid of this annoying condition. If any of you are suffering from the same thing, well, these are the supplements I am taking and they seem to be working for me. I will update this post when a month has gone by. In the meantime I am maintaining a progress log in the progress forum. I hope this information is helpful to someone.
Awhile back I was diagnosed with bacterial prostatitis right on the heels of a Chlamydia infection. I was prescribed antibiotics. After antibiotics the symptoms remained but were tolerable for awhile and so I lived with it. Later on it flared up so badly that I began experiencing a Chlamydia like discharge. I went to get tested but initial tests showed no signs of infection. I was once again given antibiotics, this time a much more powerful one. About 2.5 weeks after starting I noticed things only got a little bit better and sometimes flared up again. I also read that the antibiotic I was on--a Fluoroquinalone--has the potential to cause irreversible and debilitating conditions. I became so frightened that I dumped the remaining supply down the toilet.
After I stopped the antibiotics I turned to supplements. I began to poke around on Google. I saw on a health forum that one man had begun taking certain supplements and had seen his prostatitis symptoms vanish. They are as follows.
Damiana: Damiana has been shown to have antibacterial properties and may also have aphrodisiac effects. I followed his example and have been taking it three times a day.
Pumpkin Seed Oil: Pumpkin seed oil is also known to have antibacterial properties and is very good for prostate health. Also boosts libido. Mine has certainly increased! I also take this three times a day.
Saw Palmetto: Saw Palmetto helps to reduce inflammation. Once again I take it three times a day.
Those are the three main supplements that I have been taking. In addition to these three, I have also added my own supplements. They are as follows.
Acidophilus with Cran Actin and D Mannose: I was taking the Acidophilus to restore the beneficial gut flora that had been killed off by the antibiotics. Bowel movements are easier, and my anus is now almost never sore, itchy, or burning. I chose this one specifically because it contained Cran Actin and D Mannose both of which are said to promote good urinary health. I have also added in zinc and selenium. I take the Acidophilus, Zinc, and Selenium once a day and the main supplements three times daily.
I expect that by this time you are curious to know my results? Well my sex drive is back so that's awesome. Today marks day fourteen overall of taking these supplements and my fourth consecutive day of being almost completely symptom free! The best part is that these supplements are actually good for you and don't carry any nasty side effects. Also saves on doctor bills. You can buy these without a prescription at any health food store worth its salt. I will continue taking these for a full month. After that I plan to take Quercetin with Bromelain for another month. One guy on another forum said it completely cured his bacterial prostatitis.
Guys we often turn up our noses at natural remedies. We think that devastating doctor bills and the latest prescription miracle poisons are the only answer. There are a lot of things in nature that can do things the medical establishment cannot. I am cautiously optimistic that I will eventually get rid of this annoying condition. If any of you are suffering from the same thing, well, these are the supplements I am taking and they seem to be working for me. I will update this post when a month has gone by. In the meantime I am maintaining a progress log in the progress forum. I hope this information is helpful to someone.
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