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Penile pain, burning and itching genitals

I am a 28 year old male. The symptoms I am about to describe began suddenly around August 2005. At first they were chronic; lasting all the time for about 2 weeks, after which I would be symptom free for a month or so. Gradually over time, the period in which I sufferred the symptoms lengthened and the period for which I was symptom free shortnened, to the point where I would say for the last 9 months I have sufferred these symptoms 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

My groin area constantly feels "clammy" and sticky, much like you might feel after a long run. My genitals are constantly itchy in various places on my penis, testicles and pubic area. When I sit down, I experience a burning / prickling feeling in my groin, buttocks and thighs. The feeling is constant but is not generally felt when standing up or lying down. Minimal alleviation from the burning feeling is gained if I sit on a donut shaped cushion, but it does not help much. I also experience sharp stabbing pains in my penis from time to time, which was in fact the very first symptom I felt when this all started happening.

More recently now I do not seem to have the same pressure when urinating and I can't seem to squeeze everything out like I used to. No matter how much I shake afterwards, a little more urine always seems to drip into my pants afterwards.

I saw a urologist very early on in the picture; he performed a cystoscopy and prostatic massage which did not show any abnormal results, however it was likely that when he performed this it was in between times where I was sufferring symptoms. I also took a couple of courses of Ciprofloxacin which did not help at all. I have also been checked, re-checked and cleared on any STDs. I should also mention that there are no visual symptoms; sores or rash etc.

I have seen a neurologist who has tested me to the limits of his field of expertise, including MRI, nerve conduction studies, a lumbar puncture and various blood tests. He was unable to find a neurological reason for my symptoms.

I am now going to seek a second opinion from a urologist given the progression of my symptoms over time. In the mean time, if anyone can relate to these symptoms and offer some kind of advice or guidance that would be much appreciated. I am sufferring from this 24 hours a day 7 days a week and it is destroying my quality of life. The most frustrating thing is that as yet no one has been able to give me a definitive diagnosis of what this is.

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That sounds terrible.  I'm really sorry you are going though all of that discomfort.  I can't speak for the pain your thighs, buttocks etc., but when I have had itchy, irritated skin on my penis the only thing that has worked for me is a penis health creme.  It might work for you too.  Check it out.  Good luck with everything man.  
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I have been dealing with this type of issue or similar that comes and goes for nearly 15 years now. I have been told it is CPPS. Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome. Here is an article. My main concern is the part where it may be a warning of future prostate cancer. Please get annual psa tests if you experience symptoms outlined.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/437745-overview#aw2aab6b2b2aa
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This forum has a variety of similar symptoms but based on what I've read through this forum it appears that this is a SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED FUNGAL infection of some sort with me! Don't listen to HSV explanations if your symptoms are like mine. I believe this to be true because I got minor relief to this with Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetone cream (used for fungal infections on the skin).
Clammy, itchy, burning groin and balls like nano worms live on the surface is due to contact, in my case, with vaginal fluids! My girlfriend and I were active for years with no issues. We broke up and we hooked up, with a condom, about two years later and I almost immediately had the symptoms that do not go away! The worst thing is I gave this to another sexual partner that really did not deserve this.
Also, the minor relief I received to the Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetone cream was due to constant re-infection from the partner who I gave it to. Now I'm really about making sure she and I get better together. This is like a super fungal infection that is still very low on the radar where a diagnosis is concerned. Especially if doctors aren't even looking for it. I will try Diflucan next and see what happens. If anyone else has any suggestions or treatments that actually worked, please advise. :/
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Is it possible that this is not sexually related at all. I have the exact same symptoms as everyone in this thread and at the time it started I had just finished going through a divorce and had not been sexually active for year's. I've now been suffering with these symptoms for over 3 years now and like everyone else have been through multiple test for sts's and you name it. I have been put on all different kinds of medications with little or no relief whatsoever. I do remember having some abdominal pain prior to having this pain in my groin and thighs and my ball sack sticking to my legs etc and the burning sensation everywhere.  I remember also in the beginning feeling relief in my abdomen like something burst open and the pressure released. Then it almost felt as though really warm water was flowing through my lower abdomen and around my scrotum and even down my thighs like I was peeing my pants but it was beneath my skin. Ever since then it has been like it was acid that flowed through there and it is now eating away at my insides. I'm dying in pain and the doctors have no clue what it could be but I'm almost positive that it isn't sexually related at all. In my case anyway. So if you guys can think of any other symptoms that you may have been having prior to the start of it that might help. I think it was just coincidence that you were having Sex at that time.
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guys what I believe you are all experiencing is Piriformis syndrome.  I have been dealing with it on and off for the last 5 years.  The piriformis is a small muscle in the Glute that once irritated and inflamed causes all kinds of problems with the nerves in the area.  All I can say is that you need to stretch the area with a physical therapist or on your own, Pilates, Yoga etc.  It is a tough thing to diagnose and get rid of. TD
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Hi..how are you now..just curious as i have somewhat similar issue, but i think it is more managable and possibly going into remission
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