Need recommendations for a urologists in Illinois
I'm in central Illinois but at this point will travel anywhere. 7 urologists so far and all are clueless for one reason or another.
My latest one has been the best but doesn't treat the bacterial side or even test for it at all aside from basic urine samples.. I fought hard with my 6th urologist to order a semen culture. I had to locate a lab who would test. His office was clueless. It took 6 months but I found one and it came back positive for bacillus.
My 7th urologist looked at it and said he has never seen this in 25 years of his practice. He has referred me to a infectious disease doctor. I am awaiting my 1st appointment.
All of this started after a crazy but of jock itch. So bad it discolored my upper inner thighs and I had open sores from scratching so hard. Cured it with using a bidet, laying naked with open legs near a fan and wiping occasionally with alcohol wipes. Took just under a month.. prostate symptoms started soon after 3 years ago.
Psa has been a roller coaster. 3.2 at the start. As high as 5.9 and currently 4.8 but symptoms are the worst currently.
1 year ago my semen turned clear and watery. Just this month I started having close to dry orgasms. Very little output.
The main symptom that has been constant is urine flow thats weak and completely stops when I push out to try and make it stronger. Opposite effect...
My wife has had 4 miscarriages in this span. She has also developed issues with yeast and ecoli after trying to conceive. I was put on antibiotics previously but wondering if we were giving it to each other without being simultaneously treated.
I can not find a doctor to take bacterial or fungal infections seriously. Even with my latest semen culture they are just pushing me off to someone else..
I'm hoping to find a urologist who will perform a 2 cup or 4 cup urine / prostate fluid test? Also possibly testing for fungal infections like candida. I don't believe there is an accurate test for this which is why I'm getting the run around but I'd like to try a quick 1 or 2 week trial of fluconazole and see if it helps.
Yes I have seen pelvic floor therapy. About to try a 3rd. None will do internal work so far. My 2nd straight up told me I seem fine just slightly imbalanced. She said nothing she can do will help my prostate inflammation. So I never went back. Still hoping to find someone better.
My semen culture has seemed to open a new door and im hopeful this infectious disease doctor will work with me better.
My stats 46 years old, 6'6 220lbs. Just over a healthy bmi but I do have extra abdominal fat I need to lose.
I've had 2 MRIs. 1st showed 50cc. 2nd a year later showed 40cc. Weight loss seems to have helped mass but has never help symptoms as they have gotten worse.
I was diagnosed with ADHD and and trying vyvanse. About to get a MCAS diagnosis. Im also on Dupixent and Mirtazapine. Going to ask for Ketotifen and or cromolyn sodium next for that but hoping losing another 20lbs will do some good.
I've asked to test for sibo and my gi doctor is clueless.
I'm giving gut issues for 2 years now. Mushy poop that breaks apart and creates a cloud when flushed. The ONLY thing that seems to firm things up a bit is consuming a massive amount of milk. My urine turns cloudy from too much phospate of unfiltered milk throughmy kidneys (I have horseshoe kidneys and have to watch them)?? But its the only time I will have a slight part of my poop solid and normal. Nothing else does this.. my body does feel better eating junk food though. Candy and pastries. I wonder if its because I'm feeding yeast???
Anyways. Can someone recommend a urologist anywhere in illinois? I'm on medicaid and willing to travel anywhere in the state