I've had EP since I was 18 on and off (average 2-3 times per year.) It's been a long road for me. I think the herbs help, and I've also added saw palmetto and garlic pills to the list I take daily. In my opinion, Antibiotics never helped my condition. As far as pain, IB is usually the drug prescibed by urologist, but I found that a Goody's Body Pain powder with 325 mg of Acetaminophen and 500 mg of Aspirin works for me. I take one in the morning and one at night.

Good luck. I hope this info helps someone out there.

Fisherman