Previously floxed. Prostate now swollen and uncomfortable
I have to start by stating I only discovered this sub today, but it has been a revelation.
My timeline -
Over last 2 years -
Suspected UTI treated with antibiotics
Suspected epididymitis (3x) treated with antibiotics - trimethoprim
Confirmed UTi treated with antibiotics
At least two of the courses was ciprofoxaxin.
About 6 months ago and still present -
Severe abdominal pain
SIBO
Weight loss
Joint pain
Bone pain
Brain fog
Fatigue
Burning sensations in body
Feet ice cold all the time
Suspected prostatitis treated with 6 weeks course of antibiotics - can't recall which ones
Long course of antifungal medication due to persistent thrush
Past 3 months -
Muscle fasciculations all over body
Burning sensations in back and abdomen
Back pain
Word finding issues
Concentration issues
My question -
I am now convinced that I have been floxed, damaging mitochondrial cells and causing the nerve issues, pain and fasciculations. The antibiotics have caused SIBO reducing my ability to absorb nutrients. The fasciculations are just now easing off - however my urinary symptoms are back. Burning sensations after urinating, feels like there's something stuck in my rectum - GP examination found prostate enlarged and tender. 2 prostate antigen tests at the start of the year were clear so diagnosed acute prostatitis and prescribed coamoxiclav (I've researched and question the efficacy of it for prostatitis).
Please help, any advice from people who have been here before is welcome.
Any idea why it keeps coming back? What I can do to eradicate it without getting floxed again?