Constant Ache In Testicle Posted: 03-12-07 05:55am
I've had this for 3 weeks now. I first
found a very small squidgy lump thing on
my scrotum (about half the size of a grain
of rice), that felt like it was maybe a
nerve aggrovated. That lump has since
gone
Once I have a feel around, the area went
sensitive and I could feel it for hours,
then the next day I ignored it.
If I ignore it, things go back to normal,
but theres a dull ache constantly. I also
feel the need to sit with my legs apart a
lot, thinking if it gets all the air to
hang, the pain will go away
The minute I have a good inspection, and
handle the right testicle (it's only in my
right testicle, the otherside is fine),
they'll be a reaction and I'll end up
spending the rest of the day thinking
about it
There's nothing visible there of any
concern. I'm going to the doctor on
wednesday and that's probably my concern,
like most visits to the doctor, is I'll
get told there's nothing wrong
Anyone know if this an obvious or simple
condition, have I aggrovated some nerves,
or should I be more worried?
I could ignore it but as soon as you have
a good wash or feel around, I can
aggrovate it to some extent. Just a quick
wash is fine but any kind of pressure and
inspection and that's another day stressed
out wondering what the hells going on as
something down there reacts to contact
Symptoms appear to be exact, and explains
quite a few things that have been going on
(from looking on wikipedia)
Feel a lot better from fearing the worst
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yokelncfc
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 5 Location: York
Posted: 03-16-07 10:54am
Doctor suspected this too, on anti biotics
for ten days, ciprofloxacin
It's been 3 days, is it normal for it to
hurt a bit more before it gets better
Dead frustrating this
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HealthySex
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 414
Posted: 03-16-07 14:31pm
If it is epididymitis it will take a while
for the antibiotics to work. Depending on
the strength of the infection you might
need a second round. Either way, after
you're done with the antibiotics it's good
to replenish the good bacteria in your
body by taking Probiotic supplements. It
will strengthen your immune system and
lower the likelihood of bad bacteria
returning by keeping them in check.
If the antibiotics don't work your doctor
might order further tests such as an
ultrasound. I had testicle pain and
epididymitis was suspected and treated.
However, it didn't work and an ultrasound
showed it to be a varicocele, or varicose
vein of the testicle. Check out some
varicocele threads that I've written in if
it comes to that.
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yokelncfc
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 5 Location: York
Posted: 03-19-07 07:02am
Thanks for the reply
How do you suggest I play it. I'm 5 days
in and the antibiotics appear to aggrovate
the testicle. I did read somewhere that it
could take a while for antibiotics to
truely work, like a month or so, is that
true?
When I finish this course in 5 days time,
do I wait that month or go back to the
doctor?
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HealthySex
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 414
Posted: 03-19-07 14:37pm
If at the end of the cycle you're still in
pain go back to the doctor as soon as
possible to start the next cycle right
away without letting the infection take
hold again. That is if he orders another
dose. If you're okay, then no need to go
back unless you feel pain again or if he
asked you to return. He might order other
tests as infection of the epididymis is
not the only possibility, unless he
specifically detected that.
After your antibiotics, take an
enteric-coated probiotic supplement from a
health store. It will replenish the good
bacteria in your body and keep bad
bacteria in check. Your antibiotics
destroyed all of the bacteria, so it's
beneficial to replenish the good bacteria.
You can also pick something up to continue
fighting any remaining infection, such as
Garlic, Oregano Oil, Colloidal Silver,
Vitamin C, Zinc, Astragalus, etc. Ask
someone at the store to help pick one out.
