Gentlemen,

I have suffered from CP for nearly 10 years.  I was a frequent visitor to
this newsgroup for several years after it started.  I tried every possible
cure that was discussed at that time including herbal remedies (that wound
up giving be kidney stones). I was fortunate to find patient doctors that
were willing to do fluid cultures and identify effective antibiotics.  I
went to the Mayo clinic for a full urological workup. In short, nothing
worked.  I am a typical type "A" personality and thought I could research
and work my way to a solution.

After far too many years of suffering, I finally asked My Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ for help and he mercifully granted it.  I still suffer
flare-ups on occassion but they are rare and finally bearable now that I do
not face them alone.  I hope some of you can learn from my experience and
turn first to the Lord for help.

God bless you all and I pray that you get the relief and companionship that
I have.

PS It was enlightening to get back and see the growth of the Prostatitis
Foundation.  Many thanks to the dedicated volunteers and compassionate
professionals that have worked so hard.