For the last six months iv had a swollen
bit at the top of my testical, known as
the epididymis apparently, I then got
epididy-orchitis due to leaving the
problem for a while which is basically
inflammation of the testical as well as
the epididymis, the problem I have is the
both testicals are now sore, and my right
epididymis is still swollen after anti
biotics etc I was worried I had testical
cancer but after seeing 4 different
doctors who did a physical exam on me that
pretty much rules it out. Has anyone
else had this problem and why have I had
it for so long I expected it to settle
down after a while. Its thought I did it
after a injury lifting at work and as I
still currently lift heavy objects
(people) it is still causing a strain on
those parts also occasionally. I dont
suffer from really really bad pain but its
a niggling pain that doesnt go away
really, does anyone have any suggestions
and can I rule out the possibiltie of
testical cancer also as iv had the problem
for so long...Let me know some feed back.
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kiwi
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Oct 2004 Posts: 1 Location: Philippines
Epididymitis Posted: 10-21-04 22:18pm
Can well understand your discomforts, have
similar problem effecting my left
testicle. After almost a year of on and
off antibiotics one doctor wants to remove
the left epididymitis. My other urologist
advises against this how ever can not
advise what should be done. I will be
having it removed soon.
The common cause of it is lifting in
hot conditions, this I believe is my
problem. Have found quite a lot of info
under the internet, most opinions are not
to have the epididymitis removed how ever
to suffer indefinately is also not a good
move. Good luck.
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lv2004
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Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Posts: 31
Epididymitis Posted: 11-01-04 20:51pm
Did you have your epididmys removed? Why
do they advise against it?
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eduardo
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Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 1 Location: California
About Swollen Epididymus! Posted: 02-16-07 01:48am
As I read your posting, the hair on my
arms begun raising. I have been
suffering from a minor pain on my right
epididymis for about ten years now;
roughly. I have seen about five doctors
in the past six months, as my pain
suddenly exploded after lifting a heavy
entertainment center, which in turn left
me immobile, do to pain, for almost two
months. According to kaiser - and their
incompetent staff (reasons I rather not
discuss) - my pain is do to anything other
than a hernia, even though there is an
existing history of hernia within my
immediate family's men. All I know is
that, I have tried everything from
anti-biotic to physical therapy, nothing
has helped. Time and again, I am left
with the excruciating pain in my
epididymis to tell the story.
All I can say is that, the pain is not in
my head!
Another thing - I would not suggest
removing your epididymus for any unknown
reason, , unless of course, you know for a
fact it is your epididymus that is causing
the pain. There is a major chance that
even after removal, your nervous system
may still shoot pain signs to your
brain... You would not want that for the
rest of your life!
I continue to search for an answer to this
problem, and understand, if I find any
leads to what the symptoms is leading me
to, unlike kaiser's incompetent staff, I
will share it!
Ed
p.S. Please let me know if you too find
any leads.
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edvernier
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Michigan
Re: About Swollen Epididymus! Posted: 05-31-07 12:54pm
eduardo
wrote:
As I read your posting, the
hair on my arms begun raising. I have
been suffering from a minor pain on my
right epididymis for about ten years now;
roughly. I have seen about five doctors
in the past six months, as my pain
suddenly exploded after lifting a heavy
entertainment center, which in turn left
me immobile, do to pain, for almost two
months. According to kaiser - and their
incompetent staff (reasons I rather not
discuss) - my pain is do to anything other
than a hernia, even though there is an
existing history of hernia within my
immediate family's men. All I know is
that, I have tried everything from
anti-biotic to physical therapy, nothing
has helped. Time and again, I am left
with the excruciating pain in my
epididymis to tell the story.
All I can say is that, the pain is not in
my head!
Another thing - I would not suggest
removing your epididymus for any unknown
reason, , unless of course, you know for a
fact it is your epididymus that is causing
the pain. There is a major chance that
even after removal, your nervous system
may still shoot pain signs to your
brain... You would not want that for the
rest of your life!
I continue to search for an answer to this
problem, and understand, if I find any
leads to what the symptoms is leading me
to, unlike kaiser's incompetent staff, I
will share it!
Ed
p.S. Please let me know if you too find
any leads.
I have had my left epididymitis removed
and still have major pain still. so it
seems like my nervous system may still
shoot pain signs to my brain, because
doctors cannot find any reason for the
pain!
Ed
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chuck91
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Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 1
Posted: 08-26-08 16:39pm
hi
i think it is my epididymis which becomes
large and sore
and it ONLY occurs after me and my
girlfriend have 'fooled around'
not all the time, and its wen i dont
ejaculate
it starts with a stomach ache, and
gradually, wat feels to be a linking
tube or tendon connecting my testi to my
stomach, enlarges and becomes sore.
i am not sexually active so i can rule out
an STD
also due it hurting i dont think it can be
cancerous
