Current Events > My right testicle has been hurting for a while

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So the last few weeks I've had discomfort in what really feels like my right testicle or the immediate areas around it.

During the week it feels okay because i sit all day at my job. The weekends are brutal though because I'm on my feet alot. I'll have to sit down just to get a little relief. I probably need to go to a doctor but I'm not sure what they'll do.
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I had my left nut removed ten years ago... cancer is a bitch. Hope it's not that. Godspeed.
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@Talk2DaHand posted...

I had my left nut removed ten years ago... cancer is a bitch. Hope it's not that. Godspeed.

So what did it feel like? Was it discomfort that led you to go to the doctor and discover it?
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that's a huge red flag actually, discomfort instead of pain.
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Dat_Cracka_Jax posted...

@Talk2DaHand posted...

I had my left nut removed ten years ago... cancer is a bitch. Hope it's not that. Godspeed.

So what did it feel like? Was it discomfort that led you to go to the doctor and discover it?

Penis inspection day saves lives kids
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I hate looking this stuff up online. All signs point to me going to a doctor, even if it's not a serious issue
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Dat_Cracka_Jax posted...

I hate looking this stuff up online. All signs point to me going to a doctor, even if it's not a serious issue

dont read shit online it will just make you paranoid.

go to the doc
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Go to the doctor. It might be epididymis, which is easily curable.
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Dat_Cracka_Jax posted...

I hate looking this stuff up online. All signs point to me going to a doctor, even if it's not a serious issue

reading shit online is the worst thing you can do.
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I guess i should start with general practice rather than a urologist
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A lot of people just go through the pain hoping it will go away.

but this basically might be a slow-moving freight train. all the warning and time in the world to not get fucking wrecked by it.

reading shit online is the worst thing you can do.

eh. not if it freaks you out and gets you seeking an actual opinion.
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Dat_Cracka_Jax posted...

I hate looking this stuff up online. All signs point to me going to a doctor, even if it's not a serious issue

CE will tell you to go to a doctor for literally anything, it's annoying.

However, if your balls have been hurting for weeks I'd get that checked out. Something like a day or two I wouldn't worry about weeks sounds at least somewhat concerning.
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VipaGTS posted...

Dat_Cracka_Jax posted...

I hate looking this stuff up online. All signs point to me going to a doctor, even if it's not a serious issue

reading shit online is the worst thing you can do.

Honestly the one that i found that most matched my symptoms wasn't that serious an issue, but i have to go to the doctor to get it fixed if it's that
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this also happened to me once years ago. i had legitimate pain in my...groin. it felt like a pulled muscle. lasted a few days before going away and never came back.
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VipaGTS posted...

this also happened to me once years ago. i had legitimate pain in my...groin. it felt like a pulled muscle. lasted a few days before going away and never came back.

At this point i feel like i gave it enough time to go away on it's own.
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Dat_Cracka_Jax posted...

@Talk2DaHand posted...

I had my left nut removed ten years ago... cancer is a bitch. Hope it's not that. Godspeed.

So what did it feel like? Was it discomfort that led you to go to the doctor and discover it?

Had my right one taken a little over a year ago. It is a bitch.

The thing that frustrated me was how long everything seemed to take. First, the primary thought it was epididymitis, so we tried like a month of antibiotics. Then, sent me to get an ultrasound, which was about 3 weeks waiting for an appointment. Then, I get sent to a urologist, another few weeks of waiting. The urologist, after about 15 seconds of inspecting, says it looks like cancer. They don't have ultrasound results yet, so they want me back in week.

So, in the meantime, I get some blood tests to look for tumor markers, which surprisingly come back negative, but the ultrasound does show cancer. So, a week after my 2nd urologist appointment, I went in for surgery.

All in all, the time from first seeing the primary to the surgery almost 5 months. So, I was a little surprised when they told me that it was caught so early that I didn't need chemo, just regular surveillance. I have my first CT after passing the one year mark later this month.

So far, so good. I think I annoy my oncologist, though. Everything that's even a little bit off on my labs or scans, I'm questioning him about. But both he and my primary are telling me I'm fine, so I must be. I'm hoping the endless worrying gets lesser with time.

But, getting back to how it felt... it was discomfort. First noticed was that when sitting, and moving, it would feel uncomfortable. I didn't have any unusual lumps, but the whole right testicle felt harder than the left.

So get it checked. It's most likely something minor, but if it isn't, better to know early.

Oh, and talk2DaHand, great to hear you hit 10 years! It's awesome hearing about guys that far out.

@karmageddon28 posted...

Dat_Cracka_Jax posted...

Talk2DaHand posted...

I had my left nut removed ten years ago... cancer is a bitch. Hope it's not that. Godspeed.

So what did it feel like? Was it discomfort that led you to go to the doctor and discover it?

Had my right one taken a little over a year ago. It is a bitch.

The thing that frustrated me was how long everything seemed to take. First, the primary thought it was epididymitis, so we tried like a month of antibiotics. Then, sent me to get an ultrasound, which was about 3 weeks waiting for an appointment. Then, I get sent to a urologist, another few weeks of waiting. The urologist, after about 15 seconds of inspecting, says it looks like cancer. They don't have ultrasound results yet, so they want me back in week.

So, in the meantime, I get some blood tests to look for tumor markers, which surprisingly come back negative, but the ultrasound does show cancer. So, a week after my 2nd urologist appointment, I went in for surgery.

All in all, the time from first seeing the primary to the surgery almost 5 months. So, I was a little surprised when they told me that it was caught so early that I didn't need chemo, just regular surveillance. I have my first CT after passing the one year mark later this month.

So far, so good. I think I annoy my oncologist, though. Everything that's even a little bit off on my labs or scans, I'm questioning him about. But both he and my primary are telling me I'm fine, so I must be. I'm hoping the endless worrying gets lesser with time.

But, getting back to how it felt... it was discomfort. First noticed was that when sitting, and moving, it would feel uncomfortable. I didn't have any unusual lumps, but the whole right testicle felt harder than the left.

So get it checked. It's most likely something minor, but if it isn't, better to know early.

Oh, and talk2DaHand, great to hear you hit 10 years! It's awesome hearing about guys that far out.

Thanks for taking the time to write this out. Crazy it took so long. You'd think with cancer they would want to move quick. Glad things are okay and hoping that you remain in the clear.
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No problem. I know I was freaking out a bit when it all started happening to me, so I figured it couldn't hurt for you to hear from a few people who've been there before.

So get yourself checked out, and try not to worry too much. It's probably nothing serious, and even if it is, you'll still most likely be okay.

it should be noted that some stds can cause testicular pain.

ah who am i kidding. this is ce. nobody's having sex
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@DarkRoast

SauI_Goodman posted...

it should be noted that some stds can cause testicular pain.

ah who am i kidding. this is ce. nobody's having sex

Lol yeah I'm not worried about that
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How is your testicle doing?
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Might just be liquid entering somewhere dere
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Quit wearing briefs
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Did anyone else testicles start hurting just from reading this topic?

I remember like a decade (!) back ce was obsessed with testicular torsion and I honestly think it being such a popular point of discussion on here at the time had made me extremely alarmist about how common and likely it is
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They'll probably make some 20 something y.o cute female ultrasound tech come and image your balls.

bknight posted...

They'll probably make some 20 something y.o cute female ultrasound tech come and image your balls.

I wouldn't worry about that too much tc. I had to get a catheter and stayed at the hospital for a week and honestly after only a few days you start to not give a shit for who sees your junk.
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JBaLLEN66 posted...

Quit wearing briefs

I wear boxer briefs

NinjaBreakfast posted...

I remember like a decade (!) back ce was obsessed with testicular torsion and I honestly think it being such a popular point of discussion on here at the time had made me extremely alarmist about how common and likely it is

From what I've read on that, it sounds WAY more painful and serious than what I'm experiencing. We'll see.

Superlinkbro posted...

bknight posted...

They'll probably make some 20 something y.o cute female ultrasound tech come and image your balls.

I wouldn't worry about that too much tc. I had to get a catheter and stayed at the hospital for a week and honestly after only a few days you start to not give a shit for who sees your junk.

I'll make sure they're looking the best they ever have.
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