Question: I have a slightly enlarged prostate and recently it has caused me some bladder infections.I was put on cipro antibiotics for 2 weeks and it seemed to get rid of it but it came back so i was put on a six week dose of cipro. I started four days ago and it has made me very tired.I take two pills one in the morning and one in the afternoon as in the evening it makes my heart work and gives me problem sleeping. I don't have fever but have lots of chills and blood circulation in the legs is quite poor.Hopefully that is normal for bladder infection.My appetite has been reduced also. Do you have any recommendations on nutrition during those six weeks to help me out as the antibiotics will get rid of a lot of good bacteria also?Is it a waste of money to take probiotics supplement during that period? Look forward in reading you. XXXXXXX

Thank you doctor.I think potentially you misunderstood and may change your advice. I took ciproflaxin for 2 weeks about 6 weeks ago and i thought it cleared the infection but unfortunately it came back about 10 days ago. The GP's knew the above and put me on ciproflaxin again for 6 weeks as they say that often in this situation of enlarged prostate some bacteria are hidden and hard to get.I think ciproflaxin is a favored antibiotic here in canada.I am on the 5th day this time and the burning is a bit less but the chills still there everyday.I only have to urinate once per night which is good but about every two hours during the day considering that i drink lots of fluid. I was not prescribed a psa test this time.You say i should have one?They cost $30 here unless you have family history but i don't mind paying to feel secure that i don't have cancer. The doctor did the rectal finger exam and found my prostate tender and swollen i believe but did not order an ultrasound to see the size.I had a ct scan of whole abdomen about 3 months ago and one of the comments was the presence of a slightly enlarged prostate but i don't know if this is the best test to check that. Urine test was done and sent to lab and apparently did not show anything or nothing to tell me about.I will have to ask for the culture report and why no psa test.I think the psa test i can get done without prescription if i pay.At what level do you start being concerned and is it normal that it would be high if i have an infection? Urinary antiseptic and alkalizer:can i get that without prescription?Why did the doctors not prescribe that? Look forward to your comments. XXXXXXX