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10th January 2018, 19:29 | #31 |
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Good evening Trevor, all the best for Ann’s surgery tomorrow. I hope it resolves everything and she makes an uneventful recovery. A Hydrocele is not at all pleasant in its appearance. I am glad to hear it cleared up.
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Thank you Phil, you are very kind
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11th January 2018, 14:36 | #33 |
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Well that was fun, not! seems second nature to me now.
They found some varicocele's and cysts in both testicles, BUT! he tells me its not severe enough for surgery. The varicocele's are only 2mm in size which means they will not remove or clamp them, the veins must be 4mm or larger for them to operate. He said the cysts are also too small and will not be the cause for the discomfort, he also scanned my kidneys and found nothing wrong. The strangest thing was, the varicocele's are larger in my left testicle, which is the most common side to have them, but I dont suffer any pain in the left one. He said the pain does not cross, so there is no concern there. I'm no better off it seems, its back to square one again. He did say that I should go back to my GP and ask to be referred to the urologist again, see if they can investigate further, or maybe do the operation to remove the varicocele's. He did say the chances are very slim, they generally dont operate in cases like mine. I'm thankful they didn't find anything sinister, but I wish they had found something that meant a fix/cure. This means I'm going to suffer this awful pain and discomfort for the rest of my life, unless a miracle happens. You would think having found some varicocele's and cysts would give good reason to think this must be the cause to why the patient is in pain... but obviously not. Sometimes I really despise the NHS, whoever sets the rules need to suffer the same pain as I do. Its always the same situation, unless you are actually dying they dont want to know. It has always been the same regarding my Trigeminal neuralgia, they just dont want to do anything. You are expected to suffer a living hell, spend each day in pain. Its true when people say... sometimes you are better off dead. I suppose I could go private and see what can be done, but why should I have to... I pay my taxes. I see my thread is full of 'Shugs' that explains everything doesn't it really. lol Last edited by Dallas; 11th January 2018 at 14:48.. |
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Puts me in mind of when I had stomach problems a few years ago, tests, cameras down the throat etc. Eventually they came to the conclusion it could be IBS which struck me as the medical equivalent of shrugging their shoulders.
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11th January 2018, 21:07 | #35 |
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Hi. I had an ache in my right test tickle. It went after I had a groin hernia op. See if anything is bulging when you cough
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Pleased to hear nothing sinister was found, but sorry that you sill don't appear to have received a satisfactory answer to what is causing the pain, a remedy to take it away and finally, that you are being expected to continue to suffer with it.
I am afraid it looks as if you will have to resort to having this investigated and treated privately. Although expensive, its benefit in terms of the speed, assurance that it is being sorted and relief will make you realise what a good investment it is. I had to have a hernia op three years ago, the pain was incredible and I just couldn't face the 6-8 month waiting time to have the required surgery under the NHS. I was able to see a specialist within three days, the test results were back the following day and the surgery was done after a further four days. Cost was £3,250. Yes, I too had paid the full amount into the system and had to deal with the initial resentment I felt, but that is now behind me and I realise more and more that the NHS is ultimately broken in its current state and whilst in some instances its treatment is exemplary, this unfortunately is one of those many situations where it can't be relied upon. (I don't want to get into a political argument here over my comments, I am just relaying my personal experience and trying to extend my sympathy to Wes and suggest a possible solution) |
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Always best to get hernias sorted. They can rupture and cause even bigger problems. Good luck with it and I hope they sort you out soon
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Hmm.
This may sound a bit saft, but have they given you a blood test to check your uric acid levels? High amounts can cause a condition called Hyperuricaemia, which can cause testicular pain. Excess levels can also cause Gout.
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