For the past few days almost a week now I
have been experiencing something strange
to me. Something I have never experienced
before. I have this constant feeling in
my testicle region of a heavy feeling.
The best way to describe it is a constant
blue ball feeling or a feeling of lightly
being kicked in the balls.
I haven't had sex since mid october and
don't jack off to regular especially now
that I have this feeling.
I'm not sure if this has anything to do
with anything but I did have a rash on my
testicles which was a red inflamed rash
that covered the entire testile area. I
went to the er and was given a steriod
cream. Soon the cream helped with the
rash and although it returned again I used
a gel instead of a cream which was from
the same steriod medication and it cleared
again. But after the rash I noticed a few
scary things. First off my left testicle
area looks more sloppy, it's very hard to
explain but it doesn't look anywhere like
it used to.
I also noticed that when I get excited or
jack off I get these little rashes or
flare ups that look like burns in
different areas of my testicles.
I'm really worried, and i'm trying to make
a medical appointment but the appointments
are full for weeks. If anyone can help me
or perhaps explain what could be causing
this? I'm really worried.
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
Posted: 01-09-07 00:17am
Any advice?
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HealthySex
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 414
Posted: 01-09-07 02:25am
There are many problems that have the same
symptoms so i'd recommend you go to a
doctor. If the office you go to usually
is backed up for weeks, then find a new
office. If it's a specialist office and
that's why it's backed up, go to a general
physician for the time being. It's good
to research on the internet, but don't get
into the habit of self diagnosing
yourself. Use the internet to find
treatment options and support and what
others have used that helps, not to find
out what you have.
Firstly, talk to your doctor about the
steroids. Steroids should not be used for
long periods, especially in the genital
area. The genitals are sensitive and have
thin skin which will absorb chemicals more
readily.
Secondly, and i'm not diagnosing you, but
a variococele can have the symptoms you
describe of blue balls or being kicked in
the balls. Sometimes the pain can also be
present in the abdomen. A variococele is
basically a varicose vein of the testicle.
10-15% men may have variococeles, but
most do not have symptoms. It can cause
infertility, but is easily reversed, so
don't freak out. Sometimes, a variococele
can be visibly noticed. The general
treatment is surgery, however there are
alternative methods using herbs that are
often used for varicose veins. There is
also a second western treatment that
involves implanting a coil into the vein,
but it's relatively unknown so be sure to
seek out more info if your doctor doesn't
know about it.
Again, i'm not diagnosing you, i'm not a
doctor. Even a doctor would want more
info and would want to see you. Plus,
like you said you've had a rash and used
steroids. I wouldn't know if they're
connected or two separate problems. Make
an appointment with a doctor that can see
you soon and in the meantime, don't freak
out and don't self diagnose yourself. If
it worsens, go to an office that would
allow walk ins, such as urgent care or er.
There's many things it could be, so don't
think the worst. Infection, variococele,
etc.
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
Posted: 01-10-07 22:08pm
Well like you said, you are not a doctor
but that does sound like something I may
have. I did some research on what it
actually is and that sounds pretty close.
There is something above my left testicle
that kinda sticks out. It's really hard
to explain but I never notcied it before.
Is this something I should be worried
about? I want to beable to have kids some
day.
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HealthySex
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 414
Posted: 01-11-07 00:48am
Well, it should be something you're
worried about enough to go to the doctor
and get a proper diagnosing. But don't
worry about what you might or might not
have.
If it is a varicocele it's nothing to
really worry about. It's not fatal, it
doesn't spread and is quite common and
usually doesn't present symptoms. I have
one myself and discovered it after pain
and having an ultrasound showing it to be
caused by a varicocele. I asked what
could be done about it and my doctor said
surgery was the only treatment. I've
done some research and found there is
surgery, as well another procedure where a
coil is implanted into the vein, called
embolization.
However, with as little problems as it
causes (and my preference to using natural
treatments) I did not consult anyone about
surgeries and did some research. I
actually only recently researched more
avenues as I was mostly symptom free for
the last few months. However, after a
little flare up I decided it was something
that I should try to do something about.
What i've found is that natural treatments
often include the same treatments as for
varicose veins, after all that is what a
varicocele is. Certain herbs such as
butcher's broom, horse chestnut, bilberry,
etc. Are often used for varicose veins.
Cayenne, ginger, garlic, bioflavanoids,
etc. Are also used because of their
contribution to circulation and/or vessel
health. If you google a little you'll
find some combo recommendations and
strengths and doses to look for. Horse
chestnut shouldn't be taken in high
doses.
I myself have purchased a formula
specifically for varicose veins. It
contains bb, hc and other ingredients.
I've also added a bilbbery/bioflavanoid
supplement. I only began taking this
about 10 days ago and treatments can take
3-6 months or more, so I can't speak of
it's effectiveness yet.
Secondly, since we're talking about a vein
problem which is often due to poor
circulation (as many varicose sufferers
have poor circulation and sit or stand for
long hours everyday) i've started some
exercising that may help. I've not read
any specific exercises, i'm just going
with my logic that increasing lower body
circulation may be beneficial.
Thirdly, there are supports you can buy to
support the scrotum so that it does not
hang. I haven't looked into this as i'm
not in much pain very often. If I were,
i'd look into it, because on days I have
had pain I preferred my scrotum
supported.
Fourthly, in my search I found someone
that spoke of applying hamamelis topically
(he also mentioned the support and herbs).
I've also read about using some of the
herbs i've mentioned above topically for
varicose veins. If you go to a health
store you might find creams used for
varicose veins. I have, and it contains
the herbs i've mentioned as well as
hamemelis and other ingredients. I've
purchased it and am using it on the vein
area as well as some varicose veins I have
in my groin area. Should I be doing
this? I don't know. It's safe for
varicose vein use, but the genitals are
thins and readily absorb more than the
legs do. I just think if I asked a doc,
he'd say he didn't know (because, really,
they're not everything in medical school)
or he'd say not to just to be on the safe
side. For now I think i'll continue to
use it sparingly on my scrotal area, and
continue to use it on the varicose veins
until I run out. And hopefully the herbs
i'm ingesting will improve my circulation
and help any varicose veins and
varicoceles.
Lastly, i'd guess try to avoid sitting or
standing for long periods. I'm using a
pillow to sit on in addition to my couch
cushioning. I have one of those space
foam type pillows, so I figured, why
not.
Anyway, go to your doctor and find out
what is for sure. And if it is, do some
reasearch and apply some of what i've
mentioned and hopefully within 6 months
we'll be varicocele free or lessened at
least.
Edit: there was a product I found in my
searches that was specifically for
varicoceles. It contained hamamelis and
some of the herbs mentioned. However, it
was homeopathic which is not one of the
natural medicines i'm more informed about.
They're safe, but they usually are about
diluting things and i'm not sure how
effective that is. They sold 3 varicocele
products all containing different or
stronger combinations. They were called
something like varicocele relief, ultra
varicocele something, and super varicocele
something.
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
Posted: 01-13-07 11:21am
Well i'm getting two different opionions.
I took a ultrasound at the er and one at
the on base clinic. (in in the airforce)
of course the on base clinic takes forever
to get results and they are very shady.
So i'm happy I atleast got the ultrasound
done at the er. They also took a urine
test. The urine test came out clean.
As for the ultrasound what the doct thinks
it is, is epididymitis. Is he right? I
hope so, he said the ultrasound shows some
sort of cyst in private regions.. He gave
me diclofenac potassium and cipro.
Hopefully this works. I'm not to
knowledgable with epididymitis but hope
its not bad.
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HealthySex
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 414
Posted: 01-13-07 22:23pm
As I understand it, epididymitis is just
an infection of the epididymis. What the
cyst is, I wouldn't know.
If it's an infection, take what your doc
gives you and you can safely add some
alternative infection fighters/immune
boosters. Garlic, oregano oil, colloidal
silver, zinc, vit-c, are some. You could
go to a health store and ask them. You
don't really need them if your doc gave
you antibiotics, but I like to kick
infections out just I don't have an
linger.
Then, more importantly, after you're done
with the round of antibiotics you have to
replenish your probiotics. Probiotics are
beneficial bacteria that reside in your
colon. They're used for digestion,
assimilation, immune system and keeping
bad bacteria in check. If you don't
replenish them, you're more likely to get
more infections, or candida. You can eat
plain yogurt for a few weeks and/or buy a
probiotic supplement from a health store.
If you go with a supplement, find one that
is enteric coated which allows the
bacteria to make it past the stomach
acids.
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
Posted: 01-15-07 22:02pm
Well it's been a few days and I still have
the same pain, now that i'm wearing
underwear that seems to help with the
discomfort slightly. Im waiting for
another result from the ultrasound I took
at my on base clinic. So if they say the
same as the er then I guess I won't be as
worried but i'm still wondering what their
results will tell them.
I'm taking meds right now but not sure how
long it takes to clear up of even if it's
the right stuff for the job. I'm not
going to lie sometimes I am weary of
doctors because I don't really think they
really know for sure what's going on and
just say things to comfort people. But
that's just what I think i'm sure I am
wrong.
Just having this constant annoying pain
makes me always think the worse. I mean
could a cyst do this much damage? If i'm
having inflamation shouldn't I beable to
see it from the outside? It doesn't look
inflamed to me, quite the opposite I have
so much more loose skin then I remember
having before this all started.
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GEMIINII
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 34 Location: U.S.A
Im Feeling Discomfort In My Balls 2. Posted: 01-15-07 22:36pm
Im feeling something similar in my scrotum
area as well. Just the other day I was
lifting some weights on a incline bench
press and I noticed I was starting to have
this heavy discomfort feeling inside my
testicles somewhere after I got done
working out. I also have this nausea
feeling as well, feeling like its coming
from my abdomen. Very hard to pin point
the area. Theres no bulges,lumps, or
anything unusual I notice so far in my
groin or balls area. I was wondering
what type of ultrasound did you get and
where did they place it. If my testicle
area still feels uncomfortable 2morrow im
going to see my doctor.
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
Posted: 01-15-07 22:39pm
Well for both ultra sounds they just did
in in the testicle area, all along and
around the testicles below the penis.
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HealthySex
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 414
Posted: 01-16-07 08:13am
I'm remember having some nausea too when I
was having the testicle pain. I guess
varicoceles can do that, unless it was
something else. Kind of makes sense since
getting kicked in the balls can have a
similar effect, as well as testicular
torsion. Don't go thinking you have
testicular torsion though, because it's
bad enough that you'd have been in the er
from severe pain.
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
More Help Posted: 01-30-07 20:49pm
A little update. The pain is still there
but as bad in the testicle area. I have
started wearning those underwear things
that look like boxer shorts. They have
helped a little. But now for some reason
the pain seems to have went lower. Like
kind of hard to explain exactly where but
it feels like in my inner thigh area and
area next to scrotom like between the legs
and thighs right below the testies. The
only way I can describe it is kind of like
a dead leg feeling in my upper
thigh/testicle area. A feeling like I
just did a million lunges and woke up the
next day with that discomfort.
I have had two ultra sounds done. One
showed nothing and the other really didn't
show much my doctor said but maybe a very
beginning stages of epiditmytis (spelling)
I took 2 different pills one for the pain
and inflammation and an antibotic which I
took for two weeks and i'm done.
Does anyone have this feeling or know what
it could be?
Many, many thanks.
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
Posted: 01-30-07 21:01pm
Other things i've noticed are that in my
left testicle I guess the veins or tubes
above the testicle I could never see them
before or at least never noticed them.
But now I can see then very easily when my
skin is loose. Also, when I masterbate or
get excited my testies get red and
sometimes get spots that look like what
dry skins does when it tears. Even though
my testicles are not dry.
Again all this has been going on for about
a month now. I have had tons of blood
tests, urine tests and ultra sounds plus
personaly examinations and they haven't
found anything.
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HealthySex
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 414
Posted: 01-30-07 21:38pm
I've had the pain in my thigh (and down to
my calf before) too, but couldn't say if
it's the same as yours. I also had it in
my ass, basically right at the top of the
femur. When I mentioned that pain, my
doctor suggested a possibility of a
pinched nerve I think.
If it's epididymitis and you've had
antiobiotics and still have pain, you
should probably go on another round.
Also, be sure to replenish your probiotics
afterwards by taking a supplement, eating
plain yogurt/kefir. You could also take
something like colloidal silver, garlic,
oregano oil to help kill the infection.
Antioxidants are good for the
inflammation.
Have you talked to your doctor about the
veins and suggested varicose veins?
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
. Posted: 01-30-07 21:49pm
Yes I asked him about it and I guess the
tests really didn''t show much on that.
They checked me for like the twisted veins
or something like that and checked on
abunch of things. As for supplements the
past week or so I started taking a bunch
of good stuff.
Green tea and grapefruit supplments.
Apple cidar vineager, another thing I
forget the name, been taking 10-20 mg of
zinc the past 3-4 days which I only will
take for 7 days in a row. I been eating
very good with the veggies and fruits. I
even sometimes juice things like carrots
and cucumbers or juice oranges and apples
with some honey mixed in. I also been
taking an omega 3 supplement once a day.
I just started adding mixed spices into my
meals when I can.
So as far as all that I should be good to
go.
I'm just alarmed because the pain seems to
have gone further south. I mean I still
feel it like before but not as bad and
seems to have perhaps spread?
I don't mind going back to the doctors but
it's obvious that I go so much and all the
tests keep coming back normal.
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HealthySex
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 414
Posted: 02-01-07 17:30pm
I know, it's frustrating when doctors
can't seem to pinpoint a problem. I
prefer alternative treatments, but I still
need to know what to treat. Luckily,
many problems are treated by practicing
overall healthy habits. The level you
need to practice may be high and take a
long time before you see results.
Hope you find out what's wrong so you can
start finding a remedy.
Edit: not sure what kind you're using, but
apple cider vinegar from the grocery store
won't do much. You need an unfiltered
variety. Just thought i'd mention it,
even though you're probably using a
healthy variety.
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
Posted: 02-01-07 21:42pm
Thank you for your input, like I said the
pain/discomfort is a little different now.
It's kind of like a constant feeling that
you get when you do a bunch of lunges the
day after, or like a dead leg feeling
around the upper thighs, scrotum area.
It's very hard to describe but it's been
like this for a few days and i'm again
getting worried.
I made an appointment for the 8th but
sometimes I worry if the doctor thinks I
am crazy.
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Shadowless
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Location: AZ
Posted: 02-01-07 21:42pm
Thank you for your input, like I said the
pain/discomfort is a little different now.
It's kind of like a constant feeling that
you get when you do a bunch of lunges the
day after, or like a dead leg feeling
around the upper thighs, scrotum area.
It's very hard to describe but it's been
like this for a few days and i'm again
getting worried.
I made an appointment for the 8th but
sometimes I worry if the doctor thinks I
am crazy.
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HealthySex
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 414
Posted: 02-04-07 14:22pm
Well, keep trying to find the problem. I
usually freak out when I have a problem
too and as soon as I find the problem even
without it being solved I feel better just
knowing, so I understand your worry. The
good news though is that they are ruling
things out. So even if you don't know
what it is, you know it's not cancer or
other problems that they'd easily
identify. So don't let your worries go
there.
If you still can't find help, talk to an
alternative medicine doctor. The whole
body is connected and works together. A
pain in the foot doesn't mean it's a foot
problem, it could be liver or heart. So
treating the whole body and total health
is always beneficial. You might even find
they recommend a cleanse and diet change.
Cleansing the liver is probably very
beneficial as that can often help
testicular problems. A true cleanse will
include some diet changes too. May I
advise that if you do a cleanse do the
entire body in the correct order (a
naturopath can help, or get a book), and
also if the liver cleanse involves removal
of stones do so slowly. Meaning, liver
cleanses often involve a flush to rid the
liver and gallbladder of stones. It
usually involves softening of the stones
for a week, a clean diet for the week and
day, limited food and no fat on the day of
cleanse, an enema (with epsom salt or
fleet's or anything to flush the colon),
and then drinking a juice/oil mixture to
get the liver and gallbladder to flush its
stones and toxins. I say do so slowly
because you don't want to do a liver flush
until you've cleaned it with diet for at
least a few months or more. This way your
liver will already begin to naturally
clean itself because your diet is not as
dirty (american diet, fast food, fats,
hydrogenated oils) and is actually
cleansing. So you'll be ready to cleanse
and your stones will be fewer and softer
already. You'll do a softening of stones
beforehand as well. You'll have to find a
book or talk to an alternative medicine
doctor to learn everything you need to do.
