Testicle Pain - Page 4

Gate Keeper · 10th January 2018, 19:29

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Originally Posted by murphyv310

Hi.
I had a Hydrocele in one of my tackle a few years back, the missus seemed to be quite taken on by it!!! It did go down after a few months, painless though.
At the time I thought the name of it was something I could order from Karcher!

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.

murphyv310 · 10th January 2018, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

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.

Thank you Phil, you are very kind

Dallas · 11th January 2018, 14:36

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

stevestrat · 11th January 2018, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Dallas

I see my thread is full of 'Shugs' that explains everything doesn't it really.

lol

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.

madeupname · 11th January 2018, 21:07

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

Dallas · 11th January 2018, 21:22

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Originally Posted by madeupname

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

My father said to me earlier this evening it may be a hernia, both he and I have a hiatus hernia caused by heavy lifting. It never enter my head it could be a hernia down below, I will mention this to my GP next week.

Today at the scan I had to cough, bend etc a few times... I wonder if that is what they were looking for, but they didn't scan my groin, so how would they know?

Proud owner · 11th January 2018, 21:36

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)

madeupname · 11th January 2018, 21:41

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

Bogbrush82 · 11th January 2018, 22:20

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.

Dallas · 11th January 2018, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Proud owner

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)

Thank you ever so much for your post Jim, it means a lot. You have captured exactly how I feel, your story has given me hope. The wife and I have spoke in length today about what my next options are (if any).

I suppose I better wait and see if my GP will (or can) refer me to the urologist again. Just lately it seems GP's have little or no power to help the ill, they seem helpless to the point of them not existing...

I've said this before and I will say it again, animals (pets) get better treatment than us humans. I know vet bills are not cheap, but even the animal charities offer exceptional free service in care of a pet.

Thanks again, it means alot.
I've actually run-out of 'Thanks'

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Originally Posted by madeupname

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

Thanks Adrian, I will mention this to my GP.

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Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

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.

I've had a few urine tests overt the years, also one just before Christmas, they always come back normal (not even signs of an infection).

The doc still gave me some strong antibiotics, he says an infection can be underlying, doesn't always show-up on tests... My reply was... what for 10 whole years...

I just dont get it...

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Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	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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madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	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 __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

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Proud owner Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Braintree Posts: 443 Thanks: 159 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	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)