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Got a second opinion and the new doctor said he wasn’t sure if I had one. Got an MRI and it didn’t show anything but he said it wouldn’t show a very small one. Not sure what to do next as I’m having the same symptoms
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I set up appt next week to get a second opinion. Thank you for the referral, I’ll have to check if my insurance covers her office. I’ve talked to several people who’ve had the surgery with plastic mesh and they don’t have any issues but the 15% chance of chronic pain is very concerning to me. Also don’t want to get cut up for no reason if I don’t have a hernia
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Thanks for the responses. 34 year old male, athletic, like to run, hike , stay active. Burning sensation, when coughing , or doing ab work like leg lifts, crunches. Los Angeles area. Pain in is right side of groin near Pubic bone. Essentially right where you feel your pubic bone. Only feel pain when doing certain activities. Not when at rest Surgeon said it is small. She was young so but graduated sc Med school. Don’t know how much experience since she is surgeon for minor surgeries. Probably does a wide range of surgeries
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Are there any definitive tests that can be done so I can sure it’s a hernia and not like pubic osteitis or pubic fracture etc. she did mention the chance of chronic pain as a result of the surgery due to all the nerves and being sensitive area. Not something I want to risk
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I’m not even sure there is a hernia since there is no bulge. That’s what worries me the most. The surgeon did a physical exam and said there was one on the right side but it’s small. Didn’t specify direct or indirect just inguinal. Other doctor I had there wasn’t one and did an ultra sound so I’m confused I do t want to get cut open and have there not be a hernia. She didn’t discuss any other options just the plastic mesh surgery. Said it’s outpatient but recovery can be a few months