My experience with prostatis began 6 years ago with a very serious attack 6 years ago which lasted a year. Antibiotics did not produce any result and the condition slowly wore off over the year with intermittent bouts and multiple sumptoms including joint aches even in the knees and feet which went round in a cycle thru peeing problems, painful ejaculation, perineal pain and the like. For me, I was one of the people who benefitted from Cernilton but I know others for whom it makes no difference. A helpful doctor suggested that self-understanding of the condition was the key rather than picking up various bits of treatment. It was, he suggested, an umbrella illness (a bit like IBS) which had many potential causes and remedies. This self-understanding in my own case suggested to me it was related to lower back trouble and was aggravated greatly by muscle clenching (stress) and any bowel difficulties such as constipation or piles. Also, retaining urine for too long (an old fault of mine from schooldays) could provoke it. By getting a handle on it, the fear and stress of the condition itself greatly lessened and, now, apart from an odd bout (the length of which started in weeks but now tends to be days) once or twice a year it is largely quiescent. I think I could have gone down other routes chasing medical explanations and solutions which would never have let me come to terms with and get mentally on top of the condition. Of course, it is important to rule out graver causes at the beginning and distinguish between acute prostatitis (which definitely does require vigorous medical treatment but lasts for a relatively short time) and the chronic varieties, but I do suggest people try to look at the condition and try to identify what provokes an attack. Your body is generally trying to tell you something and it is trying to get well and not be ill - often, I suspect we may be our own worst enemies by refusing to accept there is no magic bullet. It takes patience, thought and control of the fear. There will be good days and bad. But I think many people can push that balance their way and the good will outnumber the bad. It is funny how subsequent attacks are then more irritating than frightening. Good luck!