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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.
Please help
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
Did you have a blister type outbreak. Where was it located? Was it the only outbreak you have ever had? I have red patches on butt never a classic blister. any info is helpful. Exactly how long is slowly went away? Months years???
thanks for sharing
thanks for sharing
Mine has slowly, ever so slowly, gone away over time.
Mine was found to be HSV1 by swab. I've never been positive by the blood test, even out to a year, including Western blot.
Mine was found to be HSV1 by swab. I've never been positive by the blood test, even out to a year, including Western blot.
I can't believe this thread is still going, I reviewed it one and half years ago when my symptoms, like everyones here, first started. Been through the run around of doctors in all related specialties, took antibiotics, antivirals, std tests out the wazu, MRI and diagnostic testing... Nothing seem to help except time thankfully mine has been getting better but very slowly. Finally started on cymbalta and gabapentin for neuropathic pain along with pelvic physical therapy from specialized PT this finally lowered my symptoms by 70%. Since I have been continuing his treatment but haven't gotten significantly better, I did take a month of antibiotic from urologist cipro or similiarities and most symptoms disappeared but returned shortly after, this also. Happened when I took similiar treatment on long term antivirals at high doses.
A answer to this may be that antivirals and antibiotics have anti inflammatory properties which eleveate the symptoms rather than thinking I have a bacteria and viral infection at the same time, Atleast I hope not.
I may try a homeopath and see if that helps, I am seeing a pelvic pain specialist doctor recently bu hey as well don't know the cause of the pain. Mine also started after a protected encounter with sex worker, btw.
Anyone that had this and it finally went away or is more than 70% there please chime in with any options are greatly appreciated.
A answer to this may be that antivirals and antibiotics have anti inflammatory properties which eleveate the symptoms rather than thinking I have a bacteria and viral infection at the same time, Atleast I hope not.
I may try a homeopath and see if that helps, I am seeing a pelvic pain specialist doctor recently bu hey as well don't know the cause of the pain. Mine also started after a protected encounter with sex worker, btw.
Anyone that had this and it finally went away or is more than 70% there please chime in with any options are greatly appreciated.
You guys all have a bad yeast infection called Candida http://www.stopyeast.com/eyeproblem.html Caused from a serious case of antibiotics that kills the good bacteria allowing the yeast/bad bacteria to overtake these areas and manifest throughout the body resulting in hyper allergies in the eyes, throat, stomach, reflux, bloating, yeast infection, consisting of an ichy anus, numb penis.. I noticed I had it after being treated for chlamidiya, I was back to normal for a day and then it went numb. I jumped online and researched. It all leads back to this. People have it for 10 years before they cure sometimes. Mine has been off and on for the past 8 years since in hospital on serious antibiotics. I always thought I had an std, then it would go away.. depending on my diet. Its tough to get rid of but there is some good medicine online that can cure you. A naturopath is your best bet though. They know all about it and you can be back to normal in a few weeks. hope taht helps.
Guys:
I am at the end of my rope. After 1 1/2 years of test, MRI's antibiotics, creams, gabapentin, etc. The genital pain will not resolve. I have had 10 HSV test including a Western Blot. All came back negative. I went to the Mayo Clinic (they had no answer and Mayo is rip off if you ask me).
Please post in you find an answers. I have sunburn type rashes on mu butt, constant nerve pain in my sacrum and my penis. I also felling a burning sensation in my left foot and behind my knee. This all started 30 days after unprotected sex. There is no doubt that my exposure started this madness. Please reply. I am about to quit my job with no where to go and limited financial resources. ThankA
I am at the end of my rope. After 1 1/2 years of test, MRI's antibiotics, creams, gabapentin, etc. The genital pain will not resolve. I have had 10 HSV test including a Western Blot. All came back negative. I went to the Mayo Clinic (they had no answer and Mayo is rip off if you ask me).
Please post in you find an answers. I have sunburn type rashes on mu butt, constant nerve pain in my sacrum and my penis. I also felling a burning sensation in my left foot and behind my knee. This all started 30 days after unprotected sex. There is no doubt that my exposure started this madness. Please reply. I am about to quit my job with no where to go and limited financial resources. ThankA
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