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by fugoogs 4062 days ago
I had the same experience as jtolj. A urinary tract infection that wouldn't go away, even after a couple of months of antibiotics (first one I don't remember, then cipro). Ejaculation would sometimes make it feel better. Sometimes worse. Finally saw a urologist that said he didn't believe it was caused by infection and that I should try pelvic floor Physio therapy. After the first week I felt so much better that I was convinced.

Whenenver I see someone mention it now I try to preach the physio gospel because when I was going through it there were a lot of negative sufferers posting to message boards saying it will never go away, etc.

Also women can suffer from a similar condition - chronic non bacterial urinary tract infections, and most of the pelvic floor physiotherapists are used to dealing with women. Maybe it is more common in women or the option is less known for men, or maybe men are more embarrassed to go see them.