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    Oct 11, 2014, 07:05 PM
    How to know if I have testicular torsion?
    Like the past 3 times I've urinated, my right testicle has gotten so tight and felt a bit painful. It only lasted for probably 5-10 seconds then it goes away. But it's starting to concern me. Tonight it happened and it got tight. After a few seconds it went away, and now I am not in extreme pain, but it's a bit of an annoyance and feels a bit sore after the strain. It's been about an hour since. Should I be worried? Not sure what to think of this. I felt them and everything seems fine but it's hard to be sure cause I don't know what exactly I'm looking for.
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    Oct 11, 2014, 07:21 PM
    Testicular torsion is usually identified by sudden intense pain of the scrotum, swelling of the scrotum, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and one testicle positioned higher than the other.

    With that said, it sounds like a trip to a urologist is in order for you for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
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    Oct 11, 2014, 08:43 PM
    I'll definitely try to get it checked out, but at this time of night the only places I know are open are ER's. I don't have intense pain right now or nausea, but its just feeling a little numbish.
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    Oct 19, 2014, 07:21 AM
    So I went to the Dr. and he prescribed an NSAID for inflammation and also referred me to get scans. I see him again in a few days. I must say the NSAID isn't working. It feels as though after the strain that night in my right testicle, my right testicle is no longer descending, even in hot baths/temperatures. It's always tight and the left even hangs. There's no space under the penis to where the testicle is, as there is with the other. I don't know if this will show up on the scans I got, but should I just inform the Dr. anyway? I'm not sure why my testicle won't descend but now it's in the way and its annoying. Its been this way for over a week now :(
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    Oct 19, 2014, 08:23 AM
    You had the scan and see the doctor to discuss the results?
    If so, I'd wait til you see him.
    If the scan is a week+ away, call his office and describe the situation to the staff.
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    Oct 19, 2014, 02:40 PM
    Thank you. Yes, I had my scan. I see the Dr. on Monday morning. Tomorrow basically.
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    Oct 19, 2014, 04:27 PM
    Ughh this feels so weird. I literally was urinating like a week ago, then a strain occurred in my testi which felt like my right testi was so tight. Now it doesn't hang as much as the left anymore, and feels like the top portion is pushing into the penis and is in the way. Feels uncomfortable when I sleep on my side or have my legs closed. I'm not in extreme pain but its very annoying. When I feel the epidydimis region at the top it feels sore. IDK what's going on but my right testi hasn't really gone low in like a week and the NSAID isn't helping. I think there's something wrong with something that causes the ascension/descension of testis, I don't know what that is.
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    Oct 20, 2014, 07:17 AM
    So the results came back. Dr. said nothing strange, normal size, etc. Only thing he says was that there was a benign cyst on the right epidydimus that shouldn't be an issue. But I still feel strange/slightly discomforted down there. Idk what to do :(
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    Oct 20, 2014, 11:25 AM
    And my right testi doesn't hang anymore!! Before one or the other would hang. Now the right stays tight up and just the left does. Doesn't feel the same anymore.
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    Oct 20, 2014, 12:27 PM
    I would suggest maybe talking to get a referral. It really sounds like something is wrong, and your doctor seems to think it is normal when it isn't.
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    Oct 20, 2014, 12:35 PM
    Men especially have a tough time telling doctors about discomfort.
    A benign cyst might be the cause of yours, and the doctor isn't 'doing' anything because you don't complain enough.

    (I have spent 50 years out of 68 with a hematocrit hovering just below range, and when I ask why it wasn't called to my attention, doctors invariably say because I didn't complain about feeling tired. Heck, I always feel tired.)

    So be clear about discomfort, and ask if it could be the cyst in the way.
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    Nov 26, 2014, 01:53 PM
    Turns out you were right joy, was a benign cyst. Dr. said it'd be okay but ugggh its still annoying. I guess it's something I'll just learn to deal with.
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    Jan 26, 2015, 11:06 AM
    After all this time, it's still there. A tightness, and my inguinal area above my right testi feels like there is a tare or something. Ultrasound didn't find anything. It gets even worse if I move quickly, bend over, or exercise. I'm an athletic person and this is super annoying!!
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    Jan 27, 2015, 01:55 PM
    They are going to do an MRI on me for my LEG tissue issue, do you think the MRI could show if I also have a pinched nerve in my back that's leading to this testicular discomfort? Cause I notice mostly the testicular discomfort is when I'm sitting in the car pressing my lower back against the seat or also while lying down. And also sitting down without my back touching anything but my gluteous maximus having pressure. I wonder if I have a pinched nerve. Please help.
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    Feb 4, 2015, 10:39 AM
    Dr. At ER said possible testicle, general surgeon said not likely after both gave manual exams. I'm annoyed cause there's a PRESSURE to my right stomach and right testicle and I don't know what it is! What can I do to SEE for sure?
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    Feb 4, 2015, 11:07 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by rackcity View Post
    Dr. At ER said possible testicle, general surgeon said not likely after both gave manual exams. I'm annoyed cause there's a PRESSURE to my right stomach and right testicle and I don't know what it is! What can I do to SEE for sure?
    Chiropractor?
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    Feb 4, 2015, 12:32 PM
    Oops I wrote possible testicle and I meant to say possible inguinal hernia!! So far no luck. Would a chiropractor be able to help? I was thinking of getting an MRI done but I don't know if that would be helpful?
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    Feb 4, 2015, 12:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rackcity View Post
    Oops I wrote possible testicle and I meant to say possible inguinal hernia!! So far no luck. Would a chiropractor be able to help? I was thinking of getting an MRI done but I don't know if that would be helpful?
    A GOOD chiropractor, one who is highly recommended, would be able to determine if this is a pinched nerve from how you sit and could arrange for a cat scan or MRI, if indicated.
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    Feb 4, 2015, 05:02 PM
    Do you have a personal physician, or are you just using ER doctors?
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    Feb 4, 2015, 05:09 PM
    Don't rely on a chiropractor to diagnose or cure you. Also, at least where I live, a chiropractor cannot arrange for a cat scan or MRI or any other medical testing. They're not doctors!

    At this point I'd see your doctor and ask for a referral to a specialist. I'd definitely get the MRI and any other testing the doctors recommend. You know you're in pain, you know it's not getting better. Just because a doctor says it's not one thing doesn't mean it's not something else. It sadly can take time to find out what's going on, and many tests as well. If this is a continuing issue then you owe it to yourself to keep trying to find out what's going on and what can be done to stop it, and that sadly means undergoing a lot of tests that may not give you the answers you're looking for, until one does.

    Good luck.

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