I took Cipro for 10 days, Septra for 10 days, now doxycycline for 10 days. each time, things cleared up greatly for a few days, then symptoms returned. I know that sometimes you have to take anti-biotics for 4-12 weeks to get better. does that mean that my symptoms won't improve for a few weeks and I shouldn't be concerned yet? I'm terrified that I have one of those cases of prostatitis that never goes away. I know this happens sometimes but just don't know if I'm overreacting because it's taking some time to get better. I'm miserable! Pain, no sexual function…I'm basically incapacitated. Has anyone had prostatitis that took a long time to clear up? Please help!! I'm only 32!!

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I hear your frustration but on the other end. my husband has had chronic prostatitis for a year now too. we are trying to start a family too. he has seen numerous urologists all whom have given him various antibiotics. usually around the 4th round, symptoms like you described come back in full force. he even went the natural route for awhile – off antibiotics, took lots of omega-3's, no sugar or dairy, lots of protein in diet, and took probiotics to build his immune system. his pain decreased dramatically although never fully went away. after 4 months of doing this, symtoms have come back with a new one – pain radiating from his testicle down his leg. he saw an infectious disease doctor about a month ago who put him on a strong antibiotic (750 mg of levaquin). he just started taking it. i have studied the stanford protocol too but not many doctors are familiar with it. CP is a disease that can take over your life. i wish i had some advice for you but like you we are seeking answers too. the good thing is that your wife can get pregnant while you have CP. i did several months ago when my husband was at the worst with this infection. unfortunately i miscarried but it was totally unrelated to the CP.

I recently started taking Septra for prostatitis. My doctor said I should take it for 3-6 weeks. I've been on it for a little over 1 1/2 weeks with no improvement of symptoms. I'm growing concerned that I have one of those difficult to treat, never ending types of prostatitis that I have read about. How long does it normally take antibiotics to work for this condition?

Ok everyone dont be so shocked, I am going to give a serious answer this time.

Rovicid, warm baths works. more specifically in Rovicid is saw Palmetto (beta-sisterol)and Zinc. Symptoms quiet down after a while. Work on stress management, stress makes it worst.