[Paul277]

Positive Cough impulse but negative ultrasound

Hello Dr Towfigh

Thank you for your response. I had an exploratory laparoscopy last week and to my disappointment no hernia was found. The surgeon wasn’t prepared to investigate very deep as he didnt want to risk my only testicle and said everything looked fine inside. I am devastated by this as it means i am still plagued with pain in my left groin and testicle area and i paid £4000 for a needless operation where all i had was a camera pushed in through my belly button. Is it possible he couldve missed a hernia? The surgeons all seemed so certain from examining me that i had a deep inguinal hernia. I am now being referred to a pain specialist but there may be a 3 month wait to see him on the NHS and ive already paid thousands trying to get this resolved so will have to wait. What do u recommend i try next as i am starting to lose hope. My symptoms are extreme pressure in groin and testicle especially before a bowel movement. It feels like my testicle is being crushed and it will pull up extremely tight against my groin until after ive been toilet. I dont see how a pain specialist would help this problem since it feels more like something is physically wrong there? Maybe a varicocele or lipoma of the cord? I also have stabbing pains to the left of my belly button radiating down my left leg a bit. Ive had about 10 courses of antibiotics, colonoscopy, ultrasounds, mri scan, a trus and now exploratory laparoscopy. Still no closer to finding out whats wrong.

Thanks

Paul

[Paul277]

Pain Diary

I am in a similar situation, however i lost a testicle through misdiagnosis of testicular cancer and have chronic pain in my groin and testicle on the other side. Its like a constant reminder of the trauma ive been through. Im having surgery next month to see if heres a hernia but im really worried that they’re not gonna find anything and it’ll be classed as nerve damage etc. You need to know ur not alone in this. I was 28 and a very active bodybuilder in the best shape of my life. Then the pain started and its cost me a testicle, my confidence, my mental health and almost 3 years of my life. You are not alone my friend. The only way ive survived so far is to coach myself into seeing this whole saga as a challenge i must overcome. If u can make it through this u can make it through anything. I turned to drugs in the first year, cocaine and ecstasy to numb the pain and somehow got through it. Im not sure if i can give my personal email on here but if u want to contact me through that I’ll try and send it.

Cheers

Paul

[Paul277]

Possible Hernia; Ultrasound Normal

I have the same problem, been suffering for 2 years and all scans always come back clear. Its even cost me a testicle through misdiagnosis (see my pevious post i made a few days ago).

I was getting desperate and visited a hernia specialist who examined me and said I have a hernia. I got a second opinion at the same place last week and the other doctor says also says he feels a hernia. All my scans are completely fine and they want to do a laparoscopic exploration to see whats goin on and repair any hernias at the time. If your doctor wont refer you then I recommend paying privately to see a hernia specialist or consultant general surgeon. Im in the UK and u have no hope of getting much health service here. They have no money and will try to fob you off.

Thanks

Paul

[Paul277]

Positive Cough impulse but negative ultrasound

Hello, thanks again for ur reply its much appreciated. Just to update, I visited another hernia spacialist who examined me and said he feels a slight cough impulse and would like to do a laparoscopic examination. I’ll probably be getting it done in about a months time and I’m hopeful he’ll find a hernia or something there which has been causing me this pain. My only worries are that i dont have a bulge and the scans all come back clear but he said that doesnt matter, they very often find bit hernias when the scans are clear. Both doctors seem pretty certain i have a hernia and i wouldnt be surprised considering ive been a keen body builder for over 10 years and occasionally lift photocopiers at work. Fingers crossed thats what it is. If not then it may be more complicated such as nerve damage to my groin/testicle etc which is alot harder to treat.

Thanks

Paul

[Paul277]

Positive Cough impulse but negative ultrasound

Hi, thanks for your reply its much appreciated. Unfortunately these days one ultrasound is enough to operate for testicular cancer as they cant do biopsies on testicles. I did seek legal advice and it was ongoing for about a year but unfortunately the 3 nominated medical experts appointed by my solicitors said the hospital followed protocol. The ultrasound is 99% accurate for testicular cancer so unfortunately theres still the 1% who are misdiagnosed.

I am no longer seeing those doctors anyway and am paying privately now as im desperate to get this sorted out. I have seen the uks top urologist in harley street and he hasnt been able to cure me as he thought i had a prostate problem but every time i type my symptoms in online it comes back as inguinal hernia.

I have pain in my groin and my scrotum tightens up alot before bowel movements with relief after ive been. Its a feeling of intense pressure in my groin area and ive noticed a pattern with non stop pain for 2 days after every gym session so ive stopped going now.

Do these symptoms sound like hernia to anyone? Im seeing the specialist again tomorrow so hopefully I’ll have more answers then.

Thanks

Paul