Hi all,
I am dealing with chronic constipation caused by my PFD, and it really serves to agitate the condition. My physical therapist is working with me to get this under control. I thought that I'd pass along some dietary suggestions she had, in the event that they may be of use to someone ...
The first is a recipe. 1/2 cup unprocessed oat or wheat bran, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup prune juice. Mix together and start with 2 tablespoons daily followed by at least 6 ounces of water. This keeps for about a week, and you can gradually increase to 4 tablespoons daily. This is high in fiber, so it might cause gas and bloating, but that should resolve in 1-2 weeks.
Anyhow. She's big on solving this stuff naturally if possible, and some particular items she suggested ... Organic ground flax seed, Barlean's fish oil (tastes like citrus), and unprocessed oat or wheat bran (she likes Bob's Red Mill Wheat Bran).
Obviously, those of you with certain allergies can't try all of the above, but maybe someone else out there can!
Info for Constipation
Info for Constipation
I am not a physician. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor!
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
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Re: Info for Constipation
You may have IBS. IBS is associated with CPPS, and may even be one of the chief triggers in some people. IBS has several different subtypes, one of which is constipation-dominant (IBS-C).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome
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Re: Info for Constipation
I've always believed so, but I'm not so sure at the moment! The fact is, I do not have a very good diet. It's not that I'm downing lard and fried stuff all day, but my intake of roughage (fruits, vegetables, etc) is very low.webslave wrote:You may have IBS. IBS is associated with CPPS
I am not a physician. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor!
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Re: Info for Constipation
Constipation is a nightmare for me as it causes me to strain which ups symptoms afterwebslave wrote:You may have IBS. IBS is associated with CPPS, and may even be one of the chief triggers in some people. IBS has several different subtypes, one of which is constipation-dominant (IBS-C).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome
I go from one week regular as can be to the next week being constipated. I thought it may be down to shift work and skipping my weetabix
I'm wondreing if i may have a touch of IBS here as sometimes i dont produce a stool other time i do
Age:33 | Onset Age:19 | Symptoms:burning urethra, deep sore stinging around the perineum, dribbling | Helped By:when flare starts deep relaxing over a toilet to let out dribbling urine, hot bath, rubbing a heat cream on the perineum, Tens with a pad on the perineum, running, medication (solpadol) for pain. Current treatment: PT. | Worsened By:sitting, stressing over it, ejaculation, sometimes alcohol but I risk it. Been feeling a lot better last 6 months about 85% with a few flares lasting about 5 days. No longer having PT. Stretching every other night and I believe time is also a big factor for me