Avelox and prostatitis

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Urine sample was clear, rectal prostate exam with secretions showed bacteria in prostate. Diagnosed with prostatitis. I am not sure what (clear) meant? Is the prostatitis coincidence? Given 2g of Flagyl over 2 days (4 pills each day) and 30 days of Levaquin 500 mg. Was told I probably had no std and the Flagyl would kill potential NGU / Clamydia if present and Levaquin would take care of Gonorrhea. Other risks he said were not valid with no apparent viral sores on mouth of partner.

I had a slight dull ache, and twinge occassionally in upper part of penis shaft in prostate before I left to S/E Asia..when I returned I went on Avelox because I've had Prostatitis before and GP wanted to take care of it...I 've been on 2 weeks so far. I also was being put on Wellbutrin and being taken down on Paxil...when I got up to 300 of Wellbutrin after 4 weeks at 150 I began to have 3-4 nightly erections where I would get up to urinate and the erections would go away...

It was tested from second urine to be sure it is not in my prostate. MG was again negative, but I was diagnosed with prostatitis. Even though it was bad news, I was glad that eventually the cause of my problems was found. I got antibiotic treatment (12 days Unasyn, 15 days Nolicin). My symptoms did not dissapear. After that they scanned my prostate - it did not show any active infection any more but it was bit boggy. Now I am off the meds for 2nd week, I will have next set of tests in 5 days.

Have you heard about the Avelox? Those doctors just do not know how to cure the chronic prostatitis. So they say you are fine.

After this course of treatment, I was diagnosed with mild pneumonia, a urinalysis was negative and prescribed Avelox and flomax. Over the next week my pneumonia got better, but my prostate felt the same. My dr. then prescribed cipro for one month. I'm on the third week, I feel better if I don't sit for long periods or run around to much, but am paranoid of passing anything on to my wife.

The problem persisted and it seem to show a lack of flow when i was peeing and it also took alot of push to get the pee even when i knew i had to go. coinsidentally, I was given Avelox for my ear infection a day later. I have been on avelox for 5 days now it still burns when i pee, the tip of the penis is swollen and the hole is red and swollen. 2 days ago i went to the urgent care and got tested for my urine sample and that showed up clear and I called today and they stated the std of gon.

Next, I was diagnosed with pnuemonia, and was give a weeks work of Avelox. The day I noticed the bronchitis my prostate started to feel swollen and irritated. having had prostatitis in the past I recognized these symptoms as prostatitis. I when to my dr and he did a urinalysis, and found no 'pus' his words, I assumed that meant no white blood cells indicating infection. He then prescribed ,4 flomax for 2 weeks. All the flomax did was make me almost pass out and dizzy.

On Nov 5 I began taking 400mg of Avelox for an unrelated problem. I was tested on Nov 6 for gonorrhea and chlamydia. My prescription was changed to Zithromax on Nov 6 and I started the 5 day dose that evening. Late on Nov 9 I was informed that I didn't leave enough of a specimen for them to complete the test. I finished the 5 day course of Zithro on the morning of Nov 10. I then found that the preferred treatment would be to take 1 to 2 gs of Zithro at once depending on the specific STD.

However it still burns when I pee and have slight discharge. I have been taking Avelox 400mg per day for 6 days. I have one more pill left. Here are a few questions I have for you: 1. Does the timing of my symptoms sound normal for a bout with Chlamydia or Gono? 2. What are the chances it could be strep in my urethra? 2. How contagious is Chlamydia/gono percentage wise per incident? (i.e. 1 in 200 etc.) 3. How long do these symptoms last for Chlamydia/Gono? 4.

I have been diagnosed in the past with chronic prostatitis, for which antibiotics sometimes help. My symptoms aren't that different from a bout of this condition, with the exception of the anal itching. I had ten 400 mg. doses of moxifloxacin on hand (samples from a trip to Dr. last year) so I began taking one per day, and have taken six of the ten. I plan to take the remaining four. All symptoms are better, but not completely gone. My question is, assuming that I had contracted gon.

Some cases may require an extended course of treatment lasting months. A prostatic massage and subsequent analysis and culture of the prostatic fluid can be considered. 3) I would test for gonorrhea even without the standard symptoms. 4) If the symptoms continue, an IVP can see things that may not have been detected on prior studies. However, I cannot make a concrete recommendation without evaluation.

- After two days of suffering ithcing in my urethra, followed by a frequent urge to urinate, I began to take some left over Avelox (400 mg) that I had on hand. Trust me, I know this was dumb. 36 hours after I began taking the Avelox (one dose on Friday night at 5:30 pm and one on Saturday at 5:00 pm) I had a swab for gonorrhea and chlamydia (1:45 pm on Sunday). The test results just came back negative. Is it possible that the Avelox ruined the test results?

With epid infection, can scrotum hang loose or always tight/swollen? Could self examination make it worse? Could infection spread to prostate? Any other suggestions – what can be done? If I could know that it wasn’t harmful or transmissible, I could deal with it. However, it seems implausible that this just happened randomly. Never any issues before…now been 4 months and getting worse – thanks so much.

which leads me to the prostatitis again. But the timing of the prostatitis really has be snagged. On a side note...I have never had burning during urination except for after the urethral swab...ouch. I have been on Bactrim for over 60 days now and have had Gyntamycin shots and Rocephin shots which seem to help for a while and them my symptoms return. And since in reading other posts relative to NGU Dr.

Ammox-875 mg 2x daily 12 days+penicillian inj, Azithromycin 1g +Cefixime 400mg taken together onetime dose, Doxycycline 2x daily for 7 days, Cipro 500mg 2 x daily 14 days, Metronidazole 500mg 3x daily for 5 days followed by 2 gram single dose, Zithromax 2 grams single dose + cefixime 400mg 1x daily for 2 days, Avelox 400mg 1x daily for 7 days,Ceftriaxone 250 mg inj, one week later Ceftriaxone 1000 mg inj, and most recently Tindimax 500 mg 2x daily for 5 days followed by 2-2gram single doses tak

d 42 - IGG 1@ 2 repeat - negative d 45 - Urologist again, Ibuprofen and Cipro 250 mg bid for 14 days, Female tested negative for Chlamydia, Gono, HSV 1 @ 2, Hep, HIV Urologist suspects chronic prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome from NGU, scope is normal, few wbc seen after prostatic massage , no bacteria cultured.

1) Prostatitis has NOTHING to do with HIV 2) Are you sure you have bacterial prostatitis? Did they find Steph in your prostate again? 3) Nonbacterial prostatitis is hard to treat. Trust me, I still have it. 4) Were you ever infected with gonorrhea or chlamydia? 5) People have had prostatitis even thought they've never had sex. It's common.

Two months later, symptoms returned with aching below scrotum and urethral discomfort. Returned to GP, trace on dipstick. He felt it was prostate even though he said exam was normal. Prescribed metronidazole and 7 days of Avelox because of the urethral discomfort. Episode resolved in 6 or 7 days. In the interim I found out previous partner had tested HSV2 positive. I tested positive for hsv1, and negative for hsv2 at this time (8 weeks).

Fourth and perhaps most important, you should be evaluated for prostatitis, i.e. inflammation of the prostate gland. Although not an STD in the usual sense, such prostate problems can follow urethral infection. Some prostatitis is caused by UTI bacteria, especially with low counts of bacteria as noted above. Others are classified as "nonspecific" or "nonbacterial".

You can try Erthromycin or Avelox for M Gen. However, I would caution you against Avelox and use only as a last resort and you have confirmation that you're M Gen positive. It has nasty side effects. I'm sure the doc will have more insightful comments.

Hi, I have a similar issue, since last March I have had a fistula (hole) between the rectum and prostate. I was passing gas and at time fecal matter through my penis and catheter. This is a serious situation as it will cause severe UTI or kidney infection. Since you have a fever it indicates that you have an infection. Immediately seek medical help an infection can get serious fast. Once the infection gets into the kidneys you are realy sick and could do permanent damage if not treated.

I am a 48 yo male in good health, although I have suffered from mild prostatitis over the last 5 years or so (no problems urinating, just soreness on some days with very occasional shooting pain that lasts about 1-2 seconds, then subsides.) Over New Year's, I had unprotected sex with two women. On January 15, I began to feel a sensation of pubic hair being pulled, and discovered a small painless lump with no discharge, 1/8" long at the base of the penis.

I took a 7 day course of 400mg Avelox about one month ago (April 5th). I have had a good amount of tendon pain mostly in left achilles and in tendons on top and bottom of arch of foot as well as some heel and knee pain. Again, like I said primarily left side. The achilles pain has subsided some, most of the pain and discomfort now is in the foot.

Afterwards my penis instantly and for the next 6months showed symptoms of thrombosis (hard flaccid) and had a 50%+ loss of sensation in the penis, and then my right seminal vesicle and prostate exhibited signs of being infected. I ended up taking avelox which sorta helped but the pain is still there in both areas just not as bad. The thrombosis isn't as bad but I still have circulation problems and the loss of sensation which is the worst part is still there.

As for prostatitis, I was diagnosed by the doc (urologist) massaging my prostate and taking the prostate fluid, looking at it under the microscope, and saying that it looks boggy. I initially went to the urologist thinking the pain was in my testicles, but he said it was my prostate. What do you mean when you say it's not typical to get reinfected with gonorrhea and chlamydia? I've never heard that before. If I've had it once, I know I can get it again. So what do you mean by that?

Dr, I am wondering at what stage NSU is no longer a risk. I ask because I have recurring NSU for a number of yrs. My GUM clinic has reassured me there is no reason to be concerned at this stage. I attended them numerous occasions. Some times there has >5 WBCs, on other occasions there was no NSU (i.e. <5 WBCs). No Gon or Chl found in any tests. In summary: 1st visit: NSU - Took 1g zithromax - wasn't called back.

Well it could be a prostate infection. But I highly doubt chlamydia based on exposure and tests.

I am ready to ask for Avelox, but if it is not MG, it is a waste with alot of potential side effects. Any input is appreciated.

I've been studying my delimma and think possible Mycoplasma Gentalium for same symptoms that are only treatable with Avelox or Arithromyacin. Thoughts on any of this?

He examined my pubic area and urethral opening, as per my urineanalayis he said, there is a Urinary tract infection and gave me an antibiotic avelox and another medicine called phenazopyridine, he said that you can take phenazopyridine if the burning sensation in the urine persists.Although phenazopyridine has some side effects, like the urine may become pink(he said not to worry, those are side effects).

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