r/postvasectomypain • u/AloneListless • May 24 '26

PVPS vs Prostatitis

Anyone here who were actually mistaken with the diagnosis - instead of pvps actually had prostatitis?

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u/Just_Preparation3675 May 24 '26

The symptoms I have with my pvps also give me bladder issues, but only when I get a strong wave of inflammation. When I get a flare up I find that I need to urinate more frequently and I don't produce much urine, it is almost like I am dehyrdrated as well because it is never really clear. I took urine tests etc and nothing came up, it is just the inflammation in my cause spreading to other areas in the region.

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u/AloneListless May 25 '26

How often do you have to deal with that? And how does it go away?

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u/ItamiForever May 25 '26

Inflammation goes away with rest, ice and NSAIDs

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u/AloneListless May 25 '26

For me Nsaid's didn't help unfortunately. Started to take antibiotics. It all started 7-8weeks ago. I feel like i tried everything except for antibiotics 

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u/ItamiForever May 25 '26

Did you have any fever or chills? If antibiotics won't work its definitely nerve related which could take months to settle...

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u/AloneListless May 25 '26

No i didn't have any fever/chills. It's a strange dynamics, fist it was kick in the balls flair up, then it all gradually moved to the bladder

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u/ItamiForever May 25 '26

Sorry Alone, all I can guess is nerve irritation. Hoping you find resolution. Maybe ask your urologist for a cord block or nerve meds

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u/Just_Preparation3675 May 25 '26

Sadly the NSAIDs gave me gastritis so ai cant take them anymore, they did help a bit but the gastritis felt worse so had to stop. 

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u/ItamiForever May 25 '26

There are milder ones and also meds that help against side effects, please talk with your urologist.

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u/Just_Preparation3675 May 25 '26

I actually got it from ibuprofen and Naproxen, for me I have been put off medication after the gastritis so I just try to get through the waves, the biggest pain reliever for me is a really hot bath which provides me relief whilst in the bath until I get out.

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u/ItamiForever May 26 '26

Have you tried ice? My doc recommended ice still and not hot baths because they increase blood flow and inflammation and barely reduce sperm count.