pain in the nuts

I thought that title would attract some attention.  I am 6 months out and things have been going good.  Problem is that 3 days ago my, in proper terminology, testicles started to hurt.  At first I thought it was just something to do with a twist or a bump that I hadn't noticed.  But after 3 days (it was funny the first day or 2) I am getting concerned. (seeing doc tommorow) This is a new one for me so I thought someone out there would have some experience in this area. I know they test for hernias by feeling this area, so could that be what it is? Thanks for not laughing too hard about my tender issue. JIm D

One thing may have nothing to do with the other. Good Luck with the Doc.

The dreaded Blue Balls ?  if so there nothing the doctor can do unless shes  not a MD. I know insurance doesn't cover it.

Not a doctor...my 2 cents.  When I have that pain it is usually an enlarged prostate.  Very common with men.  Also could be urinary tract infection.  Also very common.  Could be testicular or prostate cancer (probably not).  Those are the 4 most common I would think.  Brian

Two other things (not proven).  Cranberry juice may help.  The problem is that the one with sugar taste the best and the artifical sweeter ones taste nasty.  What is in season and may help is cherries.  About 6 per day may help your urinary tract get more acid through the kidneys and help to stop the infections from getting worse.  PS...This one you don't want to hear...Your doc will probably put his finger up your rear to check your prostate.  Don't know if you have ever had it done.  No fun but in a few seconds it's over and done with.  As you get older it is a regular thing that doctors have to do with older men.  Later, Brian 

Jim, I had the same issue… Went to doc…they found – Nothing, Went to Urologist- found- Nothing Went to Surgeon- he first found Nothing, then sent me for an MRI- Found a Hernia!!! Obesity over time stretches and weakens tissues. The typical Inguinal Hernia that men get- (the "turn your head and cough" type) Was not the problem—(perhaps why others didn’t catch it. I had a Femoral Hernia- (the type that hits women after stretching out with a pregnancy) The surgery to fix it was a total of 2 ½ hours in the hospital. No pain by day 2. Easiest fix ever. Hope yours is something simple and easily remedied. Just my experience….. Best Wishes- Dx

Could definitely be a scrotal hernia. Have they gotten bigger in the last few days? Like the size of a grapefruit or something? Not your nut but your sac? Make sure you do a quick little exam on yourself and check for any bumps that weren't there before. Also it could be a torsion. Pretty much the vessels and your cord and such get wrapped up on themsleves and can't find their way back. Good luck

Holy Crap!!!!! I JUST walked in the door from the Doctor's office after I went in for the same thing.  I was going to post on this until I saw yours. My left testicle started to hurt and I noticed an enlarged area just above it.  It was VERY tendet to the touch and when I stood up, it felt like I had been kneed to the grown about 20 minutes earlier ( youknow, that kinda sick like feeling you get after the inital pain of a racking goes away) Anyhow, I was expecting hernia or cancer, but the doc told me it was a common infection guys get for no reason.  They gave me a shot in the butt (that really burned) and a prescrition for an antibiotic.  I feel better already, but that could be from the codine they gave me. I wish you luck man.  I was scaired to death, and I still might not be out of the woods, but just knowing that it could only be a mild infection makes me feel alot better. I wonder if rapid weight loss has anything to do with it??