I agree with Dr. Motola that prostatitis may well be a factor to explore, given one's burning sensation during ejaculation. His suggestion to alternatively have your doctor arrange for a cystoscopy also has merit.
In my case, about three years ago, it was determined that prostatis - that is, "inflammation of the prostate" could easily be eliminated by taking the anti-biotic, Cipro.
However, two years ago, I experienced renewed burning which was not eliminated by any prescribed means. This problem led to my getting a new PSA reading, which indicated a higher than "normal level": about 6.6 versus 4.0 or less. In turn my prostate was biopsied, and I learned I had early stage prostate cancer. Since my robotic surgery and the elimination of my cancerous prostate in April 2007, the burning has completely gone away.
So, while not wishing to alarm you, even though prostate cancer is generally asymptomatic, it should not be ruled out. If and when all other steps to counteract the burning sensation fail, you might want to get tested for the presence of prostate cancer.
This is no longer a scary proposition, if treated early through through radiation or surgery, such as the robotic surgery (such as the kind I mention in my new book at my website www.ConquerProstateCancer.com), but there are clear-cut consequences such as the possibility of erectile dysfunction which can be overcome.
To recap, don't rule out the possibility of prostate cancer, but don't rush to conclude that either. You need more medical testing. You might also need a better informed urologist who can follow up with Dr. Motola's thoughts and mine. If your MD does not have the answers you need someone more knowledgeable and resourceful. When in doubt, getting a second opinion from a reputable urologist is must.
Rabbi Ed Weinsberg, Ed.D.
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I agree with Dr. Motola that prostatitis may well be a factor to explore, given one's burning sensation during ejaculation.
About two years ago, before I learned I had prostate cancer, I myself had that problem and the antibioticCipro was quite successful in ending the burning sensation.
Perhaps the Dr. Motola's suggestion to alternatively have your doctor arrange for a cystoscopy also has merit.
In my case, about three years ago, it was determined that prostatis - that is, "inflammation of the prostate" could easily be eliminated by taking the anti-biotic, Cipro.
However, two years ago, I experienced renewed burning which was not eliminated by any prescribed means. This problem led to my getting a new PSA reading, which indicated a higher than "normal level": about 6.6 versus 4.0 or less. In turn my prostate was biopsied, and I learned I had early stage prostate cancer. Since my robotic surgery and the elimination of my cancerous prostate in April 2007, the burning has completely gone away.
So, while not wishing to alarm you, even though prostate cancer is generally asymptomatic, it should not be ruled out. If and when all other steps to counteract the burning sensation fail, you might want to get tested for the presence of prostate cancer.
This is no longer a scary proposition, if treated early through through radiation or surgery, such as the robotic surgery (such as the kind I mention in my new book at my website www.ConquerProstateCancer.com), but there are clear-cut consequences such as the possibility of erectile dysfunction.
To recap, don't rule out the possibility of prostate cancer, but don't rush to conclude that either. You need more medical testing. You might also need a better informed urologist who can follow up with Dr. Motola's thoughts and mine. If your MD does not have the answers you need someone more knowledgeable and resourceful. When in doubt, getting a second opinion from a reputable urologist is must.
Rabbi Ed Weinsberg, Ed.D.
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