Aniexty and genital/sexual pain

[onlyamom]

A friend of mine has a son, 22 years old who has been suffering recently from SEVERE anxiety/panic attacks, to where she has to help him/talk him through them because he has even passed out on occasion...yet she refuses to take him for help because she doesn't think it is a big deal and resents any comments to the contrary even from those who are not judging, but concerned...

Recently, through a family grapevine I have learned he has other symptoms not known to his Mom. He has genital pain. His penis, and more so, his testicles hurt him almost all the time and during sex especially- orgasm is extremely painful for him. He also has pains in his back. This has been going on for awhile, but not a long time. Could any of this be related? Is it psychological/psychosomatic is it called? Does it sound nuerological or is his physical/sexual pain consistant with panic/anxiety?

He doesn't have STD symtoms. (I asked) No discharge and no painful urination. I don't know if there is something going on medically (is it really anxiety, or some kind of siezure?!) or psychologically or both? I am not sure if she just can't afford to take him in or is too embarrased. He is not covered by insurance anymore, and she is a fiesty little German firecracker who doesn't like doctors, or think they are necessary unless you are dying...

I also know, unlike his Mom, that there has been past drug use-can this or withdrawl from recreational ("Rave parties" I think he called them)drug use cause anxiety or these other problems?

He is soon to move out on his own(next week) do I speak up? TIA

[milou]

iv reciently been suffering pain on my penis after sex. my girlfriend is very tight, but should there be a concern for std if there are no other signs? its become more sensitive reciently. should i withdraw from having sex for an extent of time to give time to completely heal even though- after like two days it appears fine, but is just sensitive.

[milou]

iv reciently been suffering pain on my penis after sex. my girlfriend is very tight, but should there be a concern for std if there are no other signs? its become more sensitive reciently. should i withdraw from having sex for an extent of time to give time to completely heal even though- after like two days it appears fine, but is just sensitive.

[onlyamom]

Thanks

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

In terms of causes, the genital pain sounds more medical. He may be anxious about it, contributing to his panics, and his inability to discuss it with anyone. His panic attacks could defintely be a result of drug over use or withdrawal.

NOw, should you say something.  Probably, but that is a judgement call. You have to be prepared for a lot of resistance, and that you may lose a friend. Perhaps you could talk directly with the son, instead.