Left Testicle/Lower Abdominal Pain

[JoeyJ]

Hi I am a 23 year old male who's recently developed testicle pain. For the past week or so I have experienced pain in my left testicle after lying down for a long period of time. After standing up and walking around the pain noticebly improves. In the last few days I have noticed the pain starting to radiate to my lower left abdomin. I dont seem to have any lumps on my testicles. Does anyone know what this could be?

Thanks.

[AussieNurse101]

Hi all. Ive had this for a LONG time. I also have a LONG history of lower back pain and actually nerve impingment on the right side. Paradoxically, the pain is mainly in my left teste. I also have mild hip dysplasia, which is quite common in young men who start work early and/or during growth periods. I have recently had an L5/S1 decompression/fusion and the pain has subsided slightly (i have stopped Oxycontin and am only taking Gabapentin, to lower nerve sensitivity), I find exercise and core/pelvic floor physio helps immensely. Also i use trigger point therapy (http://www.accesshealth.com.au/massage-therapy/massage-tools/481/original-backnobber--ii/), the trigger point for the left groin/teste area is medial to the iliac crest press until you get to the ''edge'' of pain, you should feel hard string like muscles and tendons when palpating, if you do it is quite possible that the pain is reffered from muscle spasm/tightness, I am afraid hard work is in order to solve this. There is nothing more terrifying to a man than a problem with the tackle.
I am a Nurse, and have had experience in many fields (urology, orthopedics, physio, gastroenterology, community and mental health to name a few). The anxiety caused by this pain is as big a problem as the pain itself, try relaxation techniques and meditation (Tai Chi was referred to me by a former patient), the more you attend to the pain in the area the more sensitised you become to it, so what would be a small amount of pain normally is tenfold for people like us. It sounds hard, trust me, it f**king is, but i have hope and determination that if i continue on my path my pain will lessen every day. I hope this helps guys.
Cheers

[Bhoom]

Wow, and here I thought I was the only person having these pains! Mine is kinda funny because it usually comes after being active for a long time, or when I'm sexually aroused by a girl through kissing and touching or after the actual sex. And it's really an annoying pain starting from my testicles, groins and ends in my butt. Its usually painful when urinating. I'm just an 18 year old guy and it's been disturbing me for like an year or so! The doctors I visit just give me some type of medication which seems to take away the pain for a short while but it always comes back. And it really worries me. Is this some type of testicular cancer or something? Or is it a new disease which we don't know about and has no cure? Someone please help.

[PeteCurtis]

First your need to clear all the STD tests (for any bacterial or viral infections), and your urologist has to wash his hands and direct you to a neurologist who has to confirm you that you have a progression Neuropathy again which causing all these strange pains.  Your doctor is the best person to diagnose and tell you what exactly the issue is.

One orthopedic had asked me to get a prescription for Lyrica after consulting a Neurologist.   Lyrica is used for treating strange pains in nerves in various parts due to Shingles, Fibromyalgia, Neuroglia, etc.   However my neurologist did not prescribe me, asking me to wait.    Has anyone tried Lyrica for this pain/tenderness behind testicles?

Can someone confirm whether excessive running in gym can trigger Neuropathy?

[lonniekeith]

I have been having a sensative in my testicles the last 2 mths and on my mid hip area both sides I have to lay on my stomach with one leg bent upwards vice versa each side to not get full pressure on my testicles. I am temp out of work due to an injury lifting a bucket of water and something happened back there soreness from a strain on back; plus I believe a bulged disc was disturbed when I lay on my mid area back right side near the the disc feel uneven and it hurts and was magnified after doing physical rehab, but I also feel a sharp pain right side lower back. my doctor stopped the physical rehab and ordered a MRI I go monday evening. I went to another doctor about my tesiticles awaiting results from a **** test if it's bacteria related. I notice when I ejackulate the sensativity and swelling goes away for awhile but returns.       I was reading other post and someone mention NEUOPATHY which back in 2001 I started having symptoms in my hands/forearms tingling numbness weakness cramping feeling 24/7 and also in my feet burning feeling the feet went away after 6 mths-year but it remained in upper extrimties a doctor did various test including nerve conduction test and found delays and believe me to have Peripral Neuropathy couldn't work anymore try to get Social security but was denied everytime them looking at my age and outside frame to them I was healthy so after several of denials I was forced to go back to work for survival take care of my children working in constant pain I found Aleeve to be very helpful after like 2-5 years later that tingling, numbness and weakness almost disappeared but it remains mildly mainly it more when i actual do physical things and over the years learn to not focus on it so now out the blue my testicles started bothering me so it maybe linked to that neuopathy a progression but not sure. after all this time I still have a lawyer trying to get me back social security payments when I was out of work for 18 mths he appealed it to the federal court they remand it back to lower courts and he's been waiting almost 4 years but the case is still opened so he'll be glad to know if this was linked to progression of neuropathy probably can get me back money from 2002-2011 if he can prove it.  

[PeteCurtis]

Beep,  

I'm following you for several months, and your contribution to this community is immense.   Thanks for that.

I'm suffering from this same weird pain for almost 9 months now.   I was like a throw ball thrown between various specialists, from urologists, orthopedics, chiropractors and neurologists.    Lot of tests.. and everything came out normal.

Before this pain started I was doing rigorous running for 8 miles every day.  I stopped cycling exercise 2 years back.    

I have the pain only on the left side of my body - left groin, left side of penis and behind left testicle with tenderness to touch.   I'm also having pulsing/dull pain in my left hand fingers and left foot and occasionally under left abdomen/left pubic bone.

Some doctors are saying it could be some nerve injury, and others say it can be an inflammation.    What about looking from other angle to get tested for Neuropathy, Demyelination, multiple scelerosis, etc..    instead of CPPS or PNE?

[Beep123]

Updates and developments

Not sure we all have the exact same thing but these are my thoughts on my own particular issue.

I do not pretend to know what I am doing I am simply running in the forest in the dark with my hands out in front of me searching for a cure. I do however troubleshoot complex computer related issues for a living so I think that helps me a little...

Most helpful things I am doing right now are as follows

1 - Massaging my butt and lower back on my left side, as well as my leg and thigh and feet. I believe I have tight muscles that are causing me pain. I first realized this when I went for acupuncture and a Chinese massage they took the time to press everywhere on my legs, butt and back and made me realize that there is pain when muscles are pressed on the left side (my butt, leg, lower back, thigh) but not on the right side. When I completed a few Chinese massage sessions I realized they were working out knots in my muscles and gradually relieving my pain. I highly recommend a professional Chinese and or some other type of deep muscle massage. Continue yourself at home or maybe get your girlfriend to do it. I use some hot oil and really try to work the sore muscles. Also try extra strength RUB-A535 (do not get this on or near your privates)

2 - After the massage take a steaming hot bath with 2 cups of Epsom salts (available at the pharmacy) ... Make the bath as hot as you can stand. I take a good book with me and spend about an hour in there but if you don't have the time a half hour or 45 minutes helps too. Maybe read the books a "headache in the pelvis" or "how to heal pelvic pain" or "trigger point therapy for myofascial pain" all available on amazon.

3 - Stretch... good advice and pictures with explanations in the book "how to heal pelvic pain"  

Stretching links to checkout

http://www.livestrong.com/article/184206-exercises-for-pudendal-nerve-entrapment/

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/flexibilityandstretching/ss/groinstretch.htm

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/flexibilityandstretching/ss/groinstretch_2.htm

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/flexibilityandstretching/ss/groinstretch_3.htm

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/flexibilityandstretching/ss/groinstretch_4.htm

http://www.livestrong.com/article/269018-pudendal-nerve-exercises/

http://ginavivinetto.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/sun-salutation-yall/

4 - Walk a mile every day, take up swimming... Whatever you do take it very easy...

5 - Cushions and chairs. I ordered these cushions one for the office chair and one for the car...

http://tushcush.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=Tush&Screen=PROD&Category_Code=TushCush&Product_Code=TushCush

http://tushcush.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=Tush&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=CompactCarCush

checkout this link the guy explains it well

http://pudendalpain.blogspot.com/2010/05/cushions.html

http://www.icnsales.com/chair-cushions/

chair I am considering also comes in leather etc...

http://www.eurotechseating.com/seating/execfabric_1.html

6 - Avoid foods like chocolate, red wine, beer... additional info in "how to heal pelvic pain"

7 - Theories as to what some of us might have.. read up on pudendal nerve entrapment http://www.pudendalhelp.com/sitting.html , pelvic floor dysfunction, CPPS (chronic pelvic pain syndrome), basically I think I have tight muscles that need massaging and to learn how to relax again.

8 - Nerve block injection. I am working on trying one of these I have another appointment with a physiatrist

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_medicine_and_rehabilitation

http://www.pudendalhelp.com/Pudendal_Nerve_Blocks.html

9 - Avoid whatever you do that is causing you pain for me this involves me avoiding sitting as much as possible. Thinking of getting an ipad2 so I can lie on the couch instead of sit at the computer... maybe consider getting a laptop stand that you can adjust to accommodate standing while working.

10 - Search for the most comfortable clothes possible. I have over-sized nike jogging pants and hoodies that I love for around the house as well as over-sized boxer briefs from the gap.

11 - Itchy butt hole. I use calendula cream mixed with st johns wort oil and aloe gel. A little bit of each mixed together. For washing in the shower I use proshield spray, for wiping sometimes I use comfort-personal-cleansing-shield-incontinence-care-washcloths

links below

http://www.regencymed.com/itoolkit.asp?pg=products&specific=jnlqfpi4

http://international.drugstore.com/comfort-personal-cleansing-shield-incontinence-care-washcloths/qxp143026?fromsrch=143026

12 - Take up yoga

13 - meditate, learn breathing relaxation techniques, go see a physio therapist specialized in pelvic floor dysfunction, cpps, or pudendal nerve entrapment links to some physio therapists that specialize in this

http://www.pudendalhelp.com/List_Of_PT%27S.html

14 - always focus on relaxing your tense muscles by will and practice... all the time.

15 - im considering going to see a chiropractor... some people say a good one can really help...

additional links

http://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Posture

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/hip_groin/a/hip2.htm

hope this helps someone... and by all means write me back with your ideas and comments

Thanks