Re: Testicular pain- Possible reason for low T?

[Guest guest]

I had a low graide pain for yrs. not one Dr. could find what it was then I had

my E2 Estradiol tested and got it down pains gone. I pray that this is all it

is still see a Uro.

flyinresorts <flyinresorts@...> wrote: I may have stumbled onto

the reason my T is low. For the past few

months I have had a dull low grade testicle ache. Nothing

debilitating, but the kind of ache that gets your attention when your

not busy or focused on other things. Wakes me up in the night for a

couple hours. Self exame reveals no nodules. My 'boys " feel perfectly

normal on examination. HOWEVER, the cord on one side is balloned and

very sensitive to touch. I am suspicious of either infection or

something else and I'm seeking a urologist. Anybody else experience

this?

Bobby

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Hey Bobby,

Sounds like you have epiditimitis (infection of the epiditimis). If the cord

running along the side of your testicle is rounded (or full) and is painfull to

the touch you need an antibiotic.

This typically is not a cause for low T unless it has gone on for an extended

period.

Arkansas

flyinresorts <flyinresorts@...> wrote:

I may have stumbled onto the reason my T is low. For the past few

months I have had a dull low grade testicle ache. Nothing

debilitating, but the kind of ache that gets your attention when your

not busy or focused on other things. Wakes me up in the night for a

couple hours. Self exame reveals no nodules. My 'boys " feel perfectly

normal on examination. HOWEVER, the cord on one side is balloned and

very sensitive to touch. I am suspicious of either infection or

something else and I'm seeking a urologist. Anybody else experience

this?

Bobby

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Thanks for your reply Dan. Your explaination reaffirms my

suspisions. I researched the possible causes for testicular pain and

epiditimitis was the closest match with symptoms and self exam

findings. I'll get it checked out for sure.

I see you are in Arkansas? I'm not far way. Tyler Texas. Ive landed

at Petit state park, and Mena, when I used to fly. Beautiful

State. Have backpacked the Caney Creek Wilderness SE of Mena a dozen

times.

> I may have stumbled onto the reason my T is low. For the

past few

> months I have had a dull low grade testicle ache. Nothing

> debilitating, but the kind of ache that gets your attention when

your

> not busy or focused on other things. Wakes me up in the night for

a

> couple hours. Self exame reveals no nodules. My 'boys " feel

perfectly

> normal on examination. HOWEVER, the cord on one side is balloned

and

> very sensitive to touch. I am suspicious of either infection or

> something else and I'm seeking a urologist. Anybody else

experience

> this?

>

> Bobby

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Dan, This is very helpful info. Thanks again. I have already read

medical reference of disorders in the cord that can induce

hypogondal issues, so it wouldn't surprise me if epiditymitis could

cause it too. Due to the holidays, I have not been able to schedule

an appointment with a Uro, but monday morning I'll get R done.

On a side note, I have always wanted to visit Gaston's White River

resort in your end of the state. I understand it is very nice, and

they have an airstrip at the resort. A pilot's paradise!

Bobby

> > I may have stumbled onto the reason my T is low. For the

> past few

> > months I have had a dull low grade testicle ache. Nothing

> > debilitating, but the kind of ache that gets your attention when

> your

> > not busy or focused on other things. Wakes me up in the night

for

> a

> > couple hours. Self exame reveals no nodules. My 'boys " feel

> perfectly

> > normal on examination. HOWEVER, the cord on one side is balloned

> and

> > very sensitive to touch. I am suspicious of either infection or

> > something else and I'm seeking a urologist. Anybody else

> experience

> > this?

> >

> > Bobby

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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, I see you live in the DFW area. I am only 100 miles from you.

So I have to ask. Have you found a local doctor that you are happy

with that is willing to follow a decent TRT program with E2

management? I am struggling to find a physician in Tyler that has as

much knowledge as this group. Even the body biulding community knows

that if ya do testosterone, you better darn sure take an aramotase

inhibitor or you will most likely get gyno. So why is it so hard to

find a doctor with this knowledge?

> > I may have stumbled onto the reason my T is low. For the

> past few

> > months I have had a dull low grade testicle ache. Nothing

> > debilitating, but the kind of ache that gets your attention when

> your

> > not busy or focused on other things. Wakes me up in the night

for

> a

> > couple hours. Self exame reveals no nodules. My 'boys " feel

> perfectly

> > normal on examination. HOWEVER, the cord on one side is balloned

> and

> > very sensitive to touch. I am suspicious of either infection or

> > something else and I'm seeking a urologist. Anybody else

> experience

> > this?

> >

> > Bobby

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside

Mail.

> See how.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I hate to generalize but the truth of the matter is there is not enough of us

that warrant doctors boning up on the issue. They therefore rely on out of date

material or drug reps for the information. It hs been my experience that it has

been more productive to educate your self and find a doctor that would be

willing to work with you. Once they see your not just some uneducated doofus off

the street and you have information that is valid, they are more comfortable

working with you. Both my Uro and my GP fit this category. Once they knew I

understood the biochemistry behind the issues and brought them documents from

reputable groups in the medical area, they have given me a lot of latitued. But

it goes without saying you can not abuse that either. We don't need T levels in

the 1500's for example.

Arkansas

Norsworthy <norsworthy_david@...> wrote:

I live in the Dallas / Ft Worth area. I know Tyler and have been to

Peron, Arkansas so I'm familiar with the country. It was difficult for me

getting answers living in the big city. How difficult has it been for you guys

living in the country to get good answers?

Dan Meatheany <dmeatheany@...> wrote: Thanks - we love that area of the

state - I live in northwest Arkansas - also a mountainous area. I have had

epiditimitis a couple of times since my vasectomy 20 years ago. Usually within 2

days of taking an antibiotic the pain is gone. It is hard to get rid of however

on a low level. Some of the guys here think they have carried some level of

infection for years and that has caused them to have hypogonadism. Be sure to

take the whole round of antibiotic and monitor yourself for any swelling.

Good Luck - Dan

flyinresorts <flyinresorts@...> wrote:

Thanks for your reply Dan. Your explaination reaffirms my

suspisions. I researched the possible causes for testicular pain and

epiditimitis was the closest match with symptoms and self exam

findings. I'll get it checked out for sure.

I see you are in Arkansas? I'm not far way. Tyler Texas. Ive landed

at Petit state park, and Mena, when I used to fly. Beautiful

State. Have backpacked the Caney Creek Wilderness SE of Mena a dozen

times.

> I may have stumbled onto the reason my T is low. For the

past few

> months I have had a dull low grade testicle ache. Nothing

> debilitating, but the kind of ache that gets your attention when

your

> not busy or focused on other things. Wakes me up in the night for

a

> couple hours. Self exame reveals no nodules. My 'boys " feel

perfectly

> normal on examination. HOWEVER, the cord on one side is balloned

and

> very sensitive to touch. I am suspicious of either infection or

> something else and I'm seeking a urologist. Anybody else

experience

> this?

>

> Bobby

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside .

See how.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Because of ego, most men don't talk to each other on these matters. Second,

women have pretty much cornered the market when discussing hormonal issues and

men simply have not gotten a great deal of attention. Additionally, a lot of the

information you'll get here..... it's not new but it's not that widespread

either. I have discovered a lot of doctors ill equipped to address hypogonadism.

I even found some endo's that I was very dissatisfied with too.

My current doctor is in his mid 40's, like me, and a patient of primary

hypogonadism, like me. I suppose the main goal at first is relief of those

symptoms, then restoration of T levels. My doctor and I haven't discussed E2

much yet although I take the Indoplex and zinc and copper. Without involving the

complexities of taking arimidex, I'm doing about all I can do and it's working.

Now you can make a road trip and use my guy but he is very conservative and

doesn't move one direction or the other very quickly. Better to gather your info

here and share it with a doctor local that you can work with. Many have had

success working with Dr. at allthingsmale.com although I haven't used him.

I have followed Dr. 's advice from his recipie of success but I've never

consulted him personally.

flyinresorts <flyinresorts@...> wrote:

, I see you live in the DFW area. I am only 100 miles from you.

So I have to ask. Have you found a local doctor that you are happy

with that is willing to follow a decent TRT program with E2

management? I am struggling to find a physician in Tyler that has as

much knowledge as this group. Even the body biulding community knows

that if ya do testosterone, you better darn sure take an aramotase

inhibitor or you will most likely get gyno. So why is it so hard to

find a doctor with this knowledge?

> > I may have stumbled onto the reason my T is low. For the

> past few

> > months I have had a dull low grade testicle ache. Nothing

> > debilitating, but the kind of ache that gets your attention when

> your

> > not busy or focused on other things. Wakes me up in the night

for

> a

> > couple hours. Self exame reveals no nodules. My 'boys " feel

> perfectly

> > normal on examination. HOWEVER, the cord on one side is balloned

> and

> > very sensitive to touch. I am suspicious of either infection or

> > something else and I'm seeking a urologist. Anybody else

> experience

> > this?

> >

> > Bobby

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside

Mail.

> See how.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I agree with Dan. Once I educated myself in these matters and brought forth

credible materials, my doctor gave me a lot of slack.

Dan Meatheany <dmeatheany@...> wrote: I hate to generalize but

the truth of the matter is there is not enough of us that warrant doctors boning

up on the issue. They therefore rely on out of date material or drug reps for

the information. It hs been my experience that it has been more productive to

educate your self and find a doctor that would be willing to work with you. Once

they see your not just some uneducated doofus off the street and you have

information that is valid, they are more comfortable working with you. Both my

Uro and my GP fit this category. Once they knew I understood the biochemistry

behind the issues and brought them documents from reputable groups in the

medical area, they have given me a lot of latitued. But it goes without saying

you can not abuse that either. We don't need T levels in the 1500's for example.

Arkansas

Norsworthy <norsworthy_david@...> wrote:

I live in the Dallas / Ft Worth area. I know Tyler and have been to Peron,

Arkansas so I'm familiar with the country. It was difficult for me getting

answers living in the big city. How difficult has it been for you guys living in

the country to get good answers?

Dan Meatheany <dmeatheany@...> wrote: Thanks - we love that area of the

state - I live in northwest Arkansas - also a mountainous area. I have had

epiditimitis a couple of times since my vasectomy 20 years ago. Usually within 2

days of taking an antibiotic the pain is gone. It is hard to get rid of however

on a low level. Some of the guys here think they have carried some level of

infection for years and that has caused them to have hypogonadism. Be sure to

take the whole round of antibiotic and monitor yourself for any swelling.

Good Luck - Dan

flyinresorts <flyinresorts@...> wrote:

Thanks for your reply Dan. Your explaination reaffirms my

suspisions. I researched the possible causes for testicular pain and

epiditimitis was the closest match with symptoms and self exam

findings. I'll get it checked out for sure.

I see you are in Arkansas? I'm not far way. Tyler Texas. Ive landed

at Petit state park, and Mena, when I used to fly. Beautiful

State. Have backpacked the Caney Creek Wilderness SE of Mena a dozen

times.

> I may have stumbled onto the reason my T is low. For the

past few

> months I have had a dull low grade testicle ache. Nothing

> debilitating, but the kind of ache that gets your attention when

your

> not busy or focused on other things. Wakes me up in the night for

a

> couple hours. Self exame reveals no nodules. My 'boys " feel

perfectly

> normal on examination. HOWEVER, the cord on one side is balloned

and

> very sensitive to touch. I am suspicious of either infection or

> something else and I'm seeking a urologist. Anybody else

experience

> this?

>

> Bobby

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside .

See how.

>

>