Medical question, My H's right testicle has been very painful for several months now. He also has a small knot or cyst on it. He has been to the Dr. about it once. They screened him for STD's (all negative) and gave him some antibiotics for epydidmitis. They didn't work. Didn't even begin to work. He goes back this afternoon to try again. He has had a vasectomy and has had these type of problems off and on since then. This time they aren't going away. Any ideas on what this could be and what types of things the Dr. should be looking for. He's scared to death that it's testicular cancer. After doing a bit of research online I think it's most likely a spermatocele. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
BFM
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If these symptoms have been on and off since his vasectomy, he may have a sperm granuloma (chronic reaction against "spilled" sperm in the surrounding tissues) or congestive epididymitis. This would be treated with anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen, or sometimes may require surgery to "vent" the swollen epididimys.
Thanks Ellie, We pretty much figured it was the sperm granuloma. What exactly is involved in the "vent" surgery. He's taken anti-inflammatories and antibiotics several times to no avail. I'm guessing surgery may be required. He's not real keen on the idea since his vasectomy has seemed to give him so much trouble, but he's also said he's tired of being in pain and will do whatever it takes to fix it.
BFM
There is only one person who could ever make you happy, and that person is you. David Burns, Intimate Connections
My son has testicular cancer and is being treated for it right now. He had no symptoms from the tumor in his testicle. No pain, no lumps, and no soreness despite the tumor inside his testicle. The symptoms leading to his diagnosis were respiratory in nature because it had spread to his lungs and the lymph nodes in his stomach. I hope this is reassuring that your H's symptoms don't match.
Everything happens for a reason, maybe Dad needs to find that it isn't better out there, he needs to realize how good he had it here. Maybe he will find God and that is the most important thing when he finds Him he will know he is supposed to come home.
Can't say I know exactly what's involved in the "vent" surgery except that, of course, "vent" is a nice word for cutting the epididymis open so the pressure can drain!!!!
ANewMe - thanks for letting me know about your son's symptoms. I pray that he will be OK.
Ellie - Yeah, Karma's a b!tch! This has actually been going on for close to 5 years on and off. Ever since he got his vasectomy after our S5 was born. He's pretty much convinced that the urologist that did his vasectomy was a quack. He's got an appointment next week with a different urologist. The family doctor referred him right away since as he said, "I obviously got it wrong the first time so lets send you to someone that knows a little more about it."(meaning with the antibiotics and the STD testing he had a couple of months ago.)
There is only one person who could ever make you happy, and that person is you. David Burns, Intimate Connections
Since you already asked a medical question on here, I hope don't mind if I ask Elle another question.
Elle,
S32 is still being treated for the cancer in his lungs and lymph nodes on his stomach. He got sick yesterday with a sore throat and generally feeling yucky. He took Theraflu and went to bed. When he awoke his temperature was 102.5. He called his doctor and was taken in the hospital by ambulance. He was treated and released from the hospital. He had to go back to the hospital today for a blood tranfusion. Is having to have a blood tranfusion a bad sign? Should I be worried? Is this pretty common after two different chemo courses?
Thanks,
Everything happens for a reason, maybe Dad needs to find that it isn't better out there, he needs to realize how good he had it here. Maybe he will find God and that is the most important thing when he finds Him he will know he is supposed to come home.
As for the transfusion - it's common to develop anemia after chemo. That's probably why they transfused him. He'll probably feel a little stronger after that.
I changed my name about a month ago after the court date when I got blindsided by the final D granted. I still haven't signed final papers and just got notified by lawyer that the final judgement was in his office after a month of waiting for the call. I am not going to rush to sign them as I have to prepare myself.
Thanks for the information as I was really worried but I guess I will just wait for S32's dr. appointment on June 4th.
Everything happens for a reason, maybe Dad needs to find that it isn't better out there, he needs to realize how good he had it here. Maybe he will find God and that is the most important thing when he finds Him he will know he is supposed to come home.
