Question: Greetings: My Name Is XXXXXXX L. XXXXXXX

I suffered from acute prostatitis with sepsis in 2011. The symptoms were
pelvic pain (near the anus), high temperature, and chills with extreme
trembling. I was concerned more about the pain and the trembling than
anything else, because I had never even heard of prostatitis or sepsis.

I was in the hospital for a few days and was administered Ciprofloxacin.
After I went home I took more Cipro for 28 days.

Since that time, during intercourse, I have had a decrease the force
of ejaculation. The amount of "pre-come" (to use the vernacular) is
excessive--like it "leaks" out--and sometimes there is none to very
little ejaculate at orgasm.

After I partially ejaculate, I feel as though I am not fully empty;
also, there is a dull ache in my lower back- which goes away in a
few seconds.

Later, I can feel the ache return--but if I massage my penis (push from
the base to the tip) I am sometimes able to remove more of the ejaculate -
and again the ache goes away.

I have heard that it is even possible that some of the semen can "back up"
into the bladder; is this possible?

I just would like your opinion of these symptoms and whether they can
be caused by the prostatitis; I also would appreciate any other comments
you may have--thanks!