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Groin and left testicle pain

I have pain in my groin area for about 3 months (and it seems sometimes my left testicle pains).I went to the doctor and done the urine analysis.Enteroccocus faecalis was isolated, (colony 20 000).The urine was clear,all the results were negative,no blood in the urine,no leucocites.
The doctor gave me some antibiotics against UTI before the urine analysis were done.After a five days course the pain was less noticeable,but after the course the pain came back again.I have no swellings and it hurts more if I stretch my legs,or strengthen my leg.There is no direct pain at the testicle,but sometimes feels like the pain goes through the testicle nerves.I had Enterococcus for more than two year.I was treated with antibiotics.Last time my doctor said that I should not worry but the bacteria is still there.I also have a burning sensation in the urethra,especially in the morning if I don't sleep well,otherwise I urinate without problems.
I have no insurance and I wonder is it wise to go to the doctor again or do you have any suggestion
Thank you very much
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Hi,
Thank you for the informations.This was a urine culture.A sample of my urethra was taken with a swab and it was contaminated with staphylococcus aureus.I have done the urine culture analyzed in three parts.My first part of the urine had bacteria,but the other parts were sterile.My doctor (2 years ago) has said that there's nothing to worry about.
I have a additional question.Does chronic bacterial prostatitis affect the testicle area and can it cause damage to that area?
I'm concerned about the ability to make children and I'm afraid that bacteria can penetrate in my testicles and damage the sperm.
Thank you
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Hi,
This may be a case of chronic bacterial prostatitis. Was this a culture done of your urine or did your physician also perform culture of the prostatic secretion?

Chronic prostatitis may be a condition that may not readily resolve with antibiotics. Usually prolonged courses of antibiotics is the mainstay of therapy but there is no guarantee that the symptoms will be resolved. The bacterial load may decrease but the symptoms may persist.

"Newer therapies (for chronic prostatitis) with some evidence for efficacy include α blockers, anti-inflammatory drugs, phytotherapy (quercetin, bee pollen), physiotherapy, neuroleptics, and others with unique actions (finasteride, pentosan polysulfate). "

Source:http://www.springerlink.com/content/jq183426p7j21080/

There is no definite management guideline for treating chronic cases of prostatitis especially the more chronic forms. Close consult with your physician may help guide you through this. I understand that this may not be feasible at the moment. Do not self medicate. Always inform your primary physician with regards to medications.
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I'm not sure if there is any inflammation that causes the pain,but there's nothing visible and unusual looking at my genital area.I have no discharge,I have burning sensation after ejaculation though.
(this part is continuation of the problem given above)
Thank you
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Enterococcus faecalis is suspectible to Ampicilin,penicilin,rifampin,norfloxacin,vancomycin,linezolid and is resistant to tetracycline and synercid.I'm temporary in US and I have no insurance and I wonder is it wise to take any of these antibiotics,even though I was told by a doctor that antibiotic hardly get to this area and do the work,is there any possibility to eliminate this bacteria in my urine?
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