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Pain in testicle, lower back, and stomach
Hi,
When I run/jog or work out hard for more than 10 minutes, I begin to experience a dull ache in one or both of my testicles, which then develops into sharper, shooting pains for up to an hour after I have finished running. About a year ago, my doctor diagnosed me with Epididymitis (swelling of the tube on the back of the testicle) on my right side and I took Ciprofloxacin (500mg twice a day for 10 days) and the very severe pains went away. My doctor also said the pain in my lower back when I run might be due to sciatica - swelling of a major nerve that runs from the lower back into the leg. He told me to take ibuprofen after my workouts if it still bothered me, and I've been doing that off and on. But still, most of the time when I run, I continue to get the dull ache and it usually develops into tenderness in one or both of the testicles. It doesn't matter whether I wear breifs, boxer-briefs, or boxers. Running is supposed to be good for you, but it really is getting to the point where it almost doesn't seem like it's worth it. Also, I don't want to do any permanent damage to my testicles or other reproductive organs, because this really seems like it's something that shouldn't be happening on a regular basis. Does anyone know what could be causing it, and if it can be caused by something by sciatica, and if it can cause permanent damage? Thank you for your help!
--John, 23
When I run/jog or work out hard for more than 10 minutes, I begin to experience a dull ache in one or both of my testicles, which then develops into sharper, shooting pains for up to an hour after I have finished running. About a year ago, my doctor diagnosed me with Epididymitis (swelling of the tube on the back of the testicle) on my right side and I took Ciprofloxacin (500mg twice a day for 10 days) and the very severe pains went away. My doctor also said the pain in my lower back when I run might be due to sciatica - swelling of a major nerve that runs from the lower back into the leg. He told me to take ibuprofen after my workouts if it still bothered me, and I've been doing that off and on. But still, most of the time when I run, I continue to get the dull ache and it usually develops into tenderness in one or both of the testicles. It doesn't matter whether I wear breifs, boxer-briefs, or boxers. Running is supposed to be good for you, but it really is getting to the point where it almost doesn't seem like it's worth it. Also, I don't want to do any permanent damage to my testicles or other reproductive organs, because this really seems like it's something that shouldn't be happening on a regular basis. Does anyone know what could be causing it, and if it can be caused by something by sciatica, and if it can cause permanent damage? Thank you for your help!
--John, 23
Hi Guys, I feel for all of you. In fact, as I write this I'm suffering with a painful bout of "Epididymitus". I put it in quotes because that's essentially what the doctors do, they just label it Epididymitus and usher you out of their office. I haven't had an ultrasound yet, but I have finished a round of antibiotics (Doxycycline) which didn't work. Now I'm 2 days away from completing my Cipro 500mg every 12 hours cycle, I'm writing this on my back in bed with a laptop hopped up on Ibuprofen so that should tell you how well this round of antibiotics is working.
I'd like to approach a few topics concerning Epididymitus that I feel noone is talking about, for instance:
1) Is it just me, or does anyone else find their Epididymitus acting up bad following sexual activity or masterbation? Because I'll rub one or two off and not long after be in such pain I'm forced to post in forums on my back via laptop and hopped up on Ibuprofen.
2) I also get lower back/side pains associated with my flare ups. It feels like what I would imagine kidney failure would resemble. I also get lower abdominal pains, in an area I would imagine my bladder being located, anyone else get these associated pains?
3) I also notice that it effects my urinary flow. On occasion, I'll wiz and have it be followed by an unsatisfactory sensation, like I'm not fully emptying my bladder. Then it will come out in spurts every now and then following that.
4) Plus, following sexual activity/masterbation, I'll notice a general swelling that is beyond just my right Epididymus and testicle. That span of area located between your "brown one-eye" and the back of your ball-sack, I believe Beavis & Butthead referred to it as a "chode", others call it a taint, whatever it is that area seems to swell slightly after I spank my monkey. I also get a dull ache in my balls, kinda like you got when you were a kid when you first realized masterbation and did it all day long, but that pain was a result of over-doing it, I'll get this pain from just doing it once.
Anyone else experience the above symptoms (emphasis on the sexually/masterbatory related symptoms)??
I've heard that kidney stones can mimic Epididymitus symptoms, I'm gonna make an appointment with a Urologist and have an ultrasound to see if that may be it. I'll keep you guys posted. I'm gonna go take a dump now.
~JW~
I'd like to approach a few topics concerning Epididymitus that I feel noone is talking about, for instance:
1) Is it just me, or does anyone else find their Epididymitus acting up bad following sexual activity or masterbation? Because I'll rub one or two off and not long after be in such pain I'm forced to post in forums on my back via laptop and hopped up on Ibuprofen.
2) I also get lower back/side pains associated with my flare ups. It feels like what I would imagine kidney failure would resemble. I also get lower abdominal pains, in an area I would imagine my bladder being located, anyone else get these associated pains?
3) I also notice that it effects my urinary flow. On occasion, I'll wiz and have it be followed by an unsatisfactory sensation, like I'm not fully emptying my bladder. Then it will come out in spurts every now and then following that.
4) Plus, following sexual activity/masterbation, I'll notice a general swelling that is beyond just my right Epididymus and testicle. That span of area located between your "brown one-eye" and the back of your ball-sack, I believe Beavis & Butthead referred to it as a "chode", others call it a taint, whatever it is that area seems to swell slightly after I spank my monkey. I also get a dull ache in my balls, kinda like you got when you were a kid when you first realized masterbation and did it all day long, but that pain was a result of over-doing it, I'll get this pain from just doing it once.
Anyone else experience the above symptoms (emphasis on the sexually/masterbatory related symptoms)??
I've heard that kidney stones can mimic Epididymitus symptoms, I'm gonna make an appointment with a Urologist and have an ultrasound to see if that may be it. I'll keep you guys posted. I'm gonna go take a dump now.
~JW~
P.S. In addition to all the symptoms mentioned, does anyone else also have a chronically swollen Epididymus tube?
Sorry to make you guys laugh cuz i know how bad it hurts to laugh when suffering with your Epididymitus pains. I have had a lump under my left testicle for 6 years or so and I am 26 now. When I first saw the lump I got scared and got tested for STD's, showed up negative for all, and it never gave me problems so I just gave him a name (THE BRAIN) like a pet and just lived with it, never telling my doctor (since i had no doctor). But just last week I knew my pet pal THE BRAIN was my worst enemy when I was lifting something heavy and fell to the floor almost in tears from the extreme pain. Felt like someone put a vice on my left nut and popped it with the pain radiating to my lower abdomen. I don't have medical insurance so I went straight to the ER at my local hospital. At the hospital they hooked me up right away with some morphine, and then cuz the lump was so large, they were worried about a torsion and rushed me to get an ultra sound. It was great on morphine, with my nuts plopped out on a towel and homie scopin my nuts. Anyways, they found a swollen left epididymus and told me i had an infection that would be cleared with antibiotics. They gave me a concoction for typical STD's (which i have none still), a shot in the rear and a full Mg of Zithromax. I laid in bed all week and the pain has subsided to a dull pain, however i still get shots of pain running up my swollen nut and lower abdomen. This sucks bad as you all know. I had a Urologist appt. today and the doc says if it doesnt subside to come back and get more antibiotics. The lump is still there, I feel twitching and electric like pain impulses still. Need more vicodine. Will keep you informed on how THE BRAIN is doing.
I am having the same symptoms as John did. The urologist prescribed the same drugs. He did not mention any relation of my problem and jogging. I am planning to ask in two week I will see him again.
Only thing I can add is that ice or cold pad does help a lot on the swelling.
Only thing I can add is that ice or cold pad does help a lot on the swelling.
hey there,
i am finally swallowing my pride and reaDING UP ON WHAT IM THINKING IS A REAL PROBLEM AND SIMILAR TO ALL OF YOURS. Im terrified of testicular cancer and what not..
18 months ago i was on a cruise ship with my fiance and after drinking and partying we had some crazy sex, but when i finished it was so intense and over whelming that my right testicle went right up into my pelvic area...i mean i don tknow how to explain this properly... basically looking down at myself when standing i saw my penis, on the left my left test. was there but because i was standing i couldnt see it under me, but the right one was higher up inside me and all i saw was a lump to the right of my penis, high up where my penis start basically...i carefullyand delicately pushed the area where my pubic bone was or pelvis and itpopped back out. ever since then i feel its really tigh on the left side and hangs much tighter and higher thanm the right one.
i seem to always be sensetive there now and it always feels like i have been kicked in the testicles. I get anxious before having sex, which ruins things, because if i am not in one of 3 "safe" positions, things will tighted up when i ejaculate and itll go back up again (right one).
my doctors are the kind of doctors who say, "hey there/// well you look fine, sport!" and says nothings wrong. i need some ideas on what to ask a clinic doctor becsause my MD might be ignoring my requests.
thanks in advace. glad to hear im not alone here. has any f this happened in bed to you?
i am finally swallowing my pride and reaDING UP ON WHAT IM THINKING IS A REAL PROBLEM AND SIMILAR TO ALL OF YOURS. Im terrified of testicular cancer and what not..
18 months ago i was on a cruise ship with my fiance and after drinking and partying we had some crazy sex, but when i finished it was so intense and over whelming that my right testicle went right up into my pelvic area...i mean i don tknow how to explain this properly... basically looking down at myself when standing i saw my penis, on the left my left test. was there but because i was standing i couldnt see it under me, but the right one was higher up inside me and all i saw was a lump to the right of my penis, high up where my penis start basically...i carefullyand delicately pushed the area where my pubic bone was or pelvis and itpopped back out. ever since then i feel its really tigh on the left side and hangs much tighter and higher thanm the right one.
i seem to always be sensetive there now and it always feels like i have been kicked in the testicles. I get anxious before having sex, which ruins things, because if i am not in one of 3 "safe" positions, things will tighted up when i ejaculate and itll go back up again (right one).
my doctors are the kind of doctors who say, "hey there/// well you look fine, sport!" and says nothings wrong. i need some ideas on what to ask a clinic doctor becsause my MD might be ignoring my requests.
thanks in advace. glad to hear im not alone here. has any f this happened in bed to you?
I am 25, going on 26, and three weeks ago I started getting the slightest bit of pain (more dullness than pain really) in my right testicle region. And recently, I noticed that my right testicle seems to kinda suck itself upwards. It's really only a problem in the evening, too. And the dullness is more of an annoyance than actual pain.
My first question: If this were an epididimytus issue, should I be feeling more pain?
Second question: I barely make enough money to pay the rent and haven't been to a doctor in 5 years. So where other than the ER would I go to take care of this? And how much money would I be looking at?
My first question: If this were an epididimytus issue, should I be feeling more pain?
Second question: I barely make enough money to pay the rent and haven't been to a doctor in 5 years. So where other than the ER would I go to take care of this? And how much money would I be looking at?
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