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Chronic Groin Pain

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johnny6600
johnny6600

I am really pleased to find this discussion group as I sometimes feel that I am fighting a loosing battle. I have had severe groin pain for abour 10 months and no matter who I consult, GP to specialist or anyone in between there doesnt seem to be a tried and tested treatment for these symptoms. Despite all test, including STD's or  PSA's everything appears normal. The pain some days is excrutiating to the point that just sitting becomes a nightmare. Pain killers offer slight repreive but  I really dont want this to be the only solution...any advice would be welcomes..

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  • PainDoc
    PainDoc johnny6600

    Posted

    Government guidelines don't agre.

    All chiropractors are qualified - it is illegal for physios and others to pretend that they are qualified as chiropractors or use their expert manipulative techniques.

    Four or five treatmets are fine - there is absolutely NO NEED to sign up fpr 12 treatments at the beginning as the vast majority of cases will respond much more quickly.   NHS audit of one chiropractor found the average was c.5 treatments.

    • fozia_83196
      fozia_83196 PainDoc

      Posted

      I had a few problems with my back so I knew that I needed that bit longer if you go soon after the problem starts it's alot easier and does not require as much treatment

      And I did not mean that they would not be qualified but from what I had gathered every chiropractor varies in their approach and use different techniques

      Also when it is more than one manipulation it could become quite sore so it is better to deal with them in junks or a bit at a time I did it in sections

  • ssac22
    ssac22 johnny6600

    Posted

    i have a similar problem that is only a little bit different, could you please check my post, maybe you can help me ?
  • Macdog
    Macdog johnny6600

    Posted

    Hi,

    I've been suffering from chronic pelvic pain for a decade now. I've seen doctors,urologists, pain management specialists. I've had antibiotics, various painkillers, including those for neuropathic pain.

    Unfortunately nothing has really helped me that much, although the Pregabalin I'm currently on provides some relief.

    When it's really bad, the pain radiates from my groin into my lower back and down my left leg.

    At first I found it difficult to believe that nothing could be found to be causing this and very little could be done to help me.I found it deeply depressing, have suffered from chronic insomnia and my quality of life has been badly affected.

    I think many people suffer with this and just have to put up with it. I keep living in the hope it will one day go away in the same way it just started.

    I'm sorry if I've depressed you.

    • fozia_83196
      fozia_83196 Macdog

      Posted

      Hi just a question have you had any spinal MRI of your lumbar area because what you

      Are describing sounds like sciatica I have exactly the same thing and I have a grade 2 slip on L5 and a prolapse of the one above both hitting on the nerves which is what is causing the problem

    • johnny6600
      johnny6600 Macdog

      Posted

      Hi macdog..I really do understand what you are going through. This terrible condition seems to mystify even the most qualified specialists...and despite their best efforts there doesnt seem to be a tried and tested cure. I have had the same syptoms for over a year and like you am trying as best as possible to deal with it on a day to day basis. Some days better than others. I spend countless hours reading published papers on this condition and once again nothing concrete to extract from any of them. 

      We seem to be on our own in this regard.

      One of the most logical medical explanations that I have read is that an infection of the prostate either bacterial or non bacterial can cause this chronic pelvic pain. These infections are very difficult to treat due to the sponge like texture of the prostate and the pain pathway becomes very well established between the pelvis and the brain and this pathway becomes one of the major causes of our pain.

      I am currently trying to deal with it by concentrating on my overall fitness level in the hope of breaking this cycle. The sleep deprivation and constant anxiety can also I believe worsen the situation so hopefully the improvement  in my physical condition will help.

      Every now and again I take a strong muscle relaxant together with powerful pain killers which definately helps but is not the solution that I am looking for. We have no alternative but to try and find a solution that works for ourself. I really do hope that this is possible and stay positive. Regards Johnny

       

  • damian12345
    damian12345 johnny6600

    Posted

    anyone have any updates or similar circumstances and any input? much appreciated if so as i have dealt with similar concerns for past 8 months

  • AusNut
    AusNut johnny6600

    Posted

    testicle sitting correct? I twisted my nut 180 and was being told it was in correct position while dealing with discomfort etc, ultrasounds couldn't see anything

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