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Recurrent Epididymitis
by Michael234, Jun 06, 2007 12:00AM
Hi All,
A lot of this is a cut'n'paste from a previous comment, but I wish to get some opinions from experts on what I should consider doing next.
I am 28 and I am having similar problems. Over the past 3 years I have had recurrent epididymitis in varying degrees of intensity. Sometimes it's merely a minor pain or niggle, but three times now it has been severe. Meaning that I am unable to work or even move properly without sharpe pain and I would have a constant dull ache.
I like you experienced minor testicle pain in my left side before getting the first full blown Epididymitis. This was probably when I was ~23-24, and I simply thought it was nothing and that it would go away by itself. And it did, but the condition itself has progressed to a life altering one. I need to get this solved!
I have had the following things done:
1.) Blood and urinalysis for STDs/other problems - all clear, no history of STDs either.
2.) Testicular ultrasound. All clear, but showed swollen epididymis on left side.
3.) Renal ultrasound. All clear.
4.) Flexible Cystoscopy (not fun!). Again, all clear and no problems.
Argh! Part of me really want them to find a structural problem to fix, that way we could have at least identified the cause, popped into surgery and it all would have been good. Basically I've been told that "we've done all we can do" at this point and to live with it.
I don't think that's the case. I am considering asking for surgery to hopefully fix the problem as I refuse to live with the fear that my left testicle will swell up to the size of a tennis ball and I'll be disabled for up to a week.
What can I try now? Removal of the epididymis? What is the success rate for such a procedure to treat epididymitis? What is involved in a Cutaneous vasostomy? Basically, what direction can I take now with regards to this issue?
Plenty of thanks!
A lot of this is a cut'n'paste from a previous comment, but I wish to get some opinions from experts on what I should consider doing next.
I am 28 and I am having similar problems. Over the past 3 years I have had recurrent epididymitis in varying degrees of intensity. Sometimes it's merely a minor pain or niggle, but three times now it has been severe. Meaning that I am unable to work or even move properly without sharpe pain and I would have a constant dull ache.
I like you experienced minor testicle pain in my left side before getting the first full blown Epididymitis. This was probably when I was ~23-24, and I simply thought it was nothing and that it would go away by itself. And it did, but the condition itself has progressed to a life altering one. I need to get this solved!
I have had the following things done:
1.) Blood and urinalysis for STDs/other problems - all clear, no history of STDs either.
2.) Testicular ultrasound. All clear, but showed swollen epididymis on left side.
3.) Renal ultrasound. All clear.
4.) Flexible Cystoscopy (not fun!). Again, all clear and no problems.
Argh! Part of me really want them to find a structural problem to fix, that way we could have at least identified the cause, popped into surgery and it all would have been good. Basically I've been told that "we've done all we can do" at this point and to live with it.
I don't think that's the case. I am considering asking for surgery to hopefully fix the problem as I refuse to live with the fear that my left testicle will swell up to the size of a tennis ball and I'll be disabled for up to a week.
What can I try now? Removal of the epididymis? What is the success rate for such a procedure to treat epididymitis? What is involved in a Cutaneous vasostomy? Basically, what direction can I take now with regards to this issue?
Plenty of thanks!
Member Comments (1)
by budhalare, Nov 01, 2007 01:50PM
To: Michael234
I have had chronic epi pain for 10 yrs or more and am looking into surgey as I too have been told too many times to "live with it" The medical community can often be harsh and uncaring when they don't have a solution! I am seeking a second opinion about the surgery (I want the entire right side "works" removed) the Dr only wants to remove the epi. The pain has altered my life! I will post back here as my saga continues. Good Luck I hope you fair well
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