Penile pain, burning and itching genitals

[confused1234]

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.

Please help

[Jsull]

The diet did not work completely. I keep going off of it and feeling sick again. It has been 3 1/2 years and I'm still suffering. I am definitely better than I was but still not feeling great. I am certain that it is a fungal infection but nothing gets rid of it completely, I'm starting to think there's no cure, only treatment. hopefully you have better luck.

[Andres12]

I've had all these symptoms but after protective oral sex. I feel it's a mystery virus passed through saliva and it affects the skin and then, nerves. I've had itching, pain in legs like insects crawling, a feeling that from the waist down I have sunburn or the flu. Small nettle-like stings around the knees down to the feet. Back pain too and a feeling that my muscles tighten even. I don't feel this is a typical std and as I say, passed on after oral sex with protection.  Doctors and gum clinics I feel also don't know enough about it and think it was in my mind.  I've had it 3 times and each time after protected oral sex. No more sex for me if this is what happens. First time was 5 years ago and I did feel much better after a number of months - especially after being told it wasnt hiv....
Andrew

[stevie65]

hi, i am experiencing the same burning symptoms as you, did u ever get to the bottom of your problem, regards stevie

[chesh33]

8 months down the line and feeling kind of the same in a progressive way.  Started off with the penis pain head and in the shaft burning sensations around my groin and stomach pain that over time has led to thw bain bottom of my tesricles and aroind my bottom and thighs.

No rash no spots to physically see.  

Been treated for ins and now just been put on a low dose of anti depressents which they use for treating neuropathical pain - although have from reading thinga like this wont help

Been tested STDS bur nor herpies....may go see about that.

Qyestion if anyone following this - has anyone ever had any problems with passing something on to a partner in relation to this?

One stupid mistake!!

[zool75]

Hi good to know we not alone here I to had unprotected sex 19 months ago woke in the morning with burning feelings but cold to touch.thought it was thrush creams do help a little but comes and goes. Got a little pimple at bottom of penis 12 months doctor said herpes but 3rd test negative for type 2. Gave me a week supply of anti med didn't help and pimple went in couple days it was in a hair which I have always got occasionally so don't think it related.I still got stinging inside like wee still in there and it feels cold.the skin around my foreskin is dry and red.the hair follicles on my balls are red and raised from time to time but no rash or dishcharge.have had std tests 4 Times all good and also had female partners who never developed anything.I think it some kind of infection but any help

[lookingforanswers175]

did this work? I currently experience this 24/7!! Thank you