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Prostatitis with new symptoms after cystoscopy
I was diagnosed a few years ago with benign prostatitis. The urologist I saw gave me a cystoscopy to rule out prostate cancer. Ever since the cystoscopy I've had a chronic symptom of a feeling of needing to pee, even after completely emptying my bladder. It still always feels like there is something in the urethra. It's a slight stinging sensation that also keeps me up at night.
I waited for over a year to see if the symptom would gradually go away, but it is still just as persistent as ever. When I asked the urologist about it he denied that it was from the cystoscopy and said it was just a symptom of prostatitis. I couldn't really trust his judgment because I clearly remember not having this symptom before the cystoscopy and then noticing it as a persistent issue only after the cystoscopy. I'm wondering if the cystoscopy left some type of scarring or stricture that is now causing the endless sensation of something in the urethra that I need to get out. However, I also never took the full course of antibiotics that he recommended because I was concerned about the side effects. So I am wondering if it is just some type of infection and if it could be cleared up by taking an antibiotic. I've gone to other urologists and they said there was no sign of infection, but I think they were only testing for UTI. And one of those other urologists was insistent on the need to perform a cystoscopy in order to rule out a stricture, even after I just told him how my symptoms started directly after the cystoscopy.
I'm wondering if there is anyone who might understand what is causing this and if there is any way to treat this as I currently don't have much faith in any urologists out there.
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I had lots of uti's. Tested for fungal and bacterial infection. Took a couple tests for them to test for both. Good luck 👍 Different meds for each.
@s7345934 I was told by a pharmacist that it is very important to finish every course of antibiotic prescribed because stopping it at any point could cause the infection to return with a vengeance, and more difficult to treat even with a different antibiotic. Some antibiotics kick in after the first or second dose making you feel so much better you don’t feel the need to take any more.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/antibiotics-how-long-they-take-to-work-and-more-5214725
@s7345934, I hope you saw the helpful responses from @rashida and @budisnothome.
How are you doing?
“While not extremely common, prostatitis can occur following a cystoscopy procedure, as it is considered a "transurethral manipulation" that can potentially introduce bacteria into the prostate gland, increasing the risk of developing prostatitis, particularly acute bacterial prostatitis; this is especially true for individuals with pre-existing prostate issues or a history of urinary tract infections. “ from John’s Hopkins University
So I believe you’ve compounded your problem by not continuing the antibiotic as prescribed. Since as the data states bacteria can be introduced hence the reason for the antibiotic. And you went back to the doctor and still didn’t believe what you were told. You are your own worst enemy and I hope you get well soon.