not common
if it's been there for a year, it's hard to say how long it will go
i'd get another second opinion
I've been wearing stuff with lots of support since I was diagnosed and yeah it helps, but is it common for this to last long? That's all I really want to know. I'm only 2 and a half months shy of a year and if this is the kind of problem that can last for something like 5 years then I might as well just get the surgery.
support helps
epididymitis is not a precursor to cancer
I got the same problem, i went to the doctor a acouple months ago and got treatment, but its still there, try wearing more support for your testicals, like a jock strap, i tried that and it kinda works, dont worry thought man ur not alone, im in pain every day and night, and im worried that its going to cause me to have cancer, but dont give up, i havnt yet!!
And I forgot to mention that I've had a second opinion and 3 ultrasounds, the last 2 showing no signs of illness.
Is it common to last this long?
looking at your userid, you sound pretty frustrated, DON'T GIVE UP!!!
I'd get a second opinion from a major university medical center urologist to see what else can be done. It's a very frustrating problem for many men