Left testicular and lower abdomen pain, 1 year after varicocelectomy !

I am glad I found this website, so eventually I will get some support from you guys.

I am 27 years old, healthy young man with chronic testicular pain. I started accusing this pain back in 2017, but it was random pain. I have been diagnosed a grade 2 varicocele (left side) at the beginning of 2019.

The pain and discomfort were always intermittent during the day, especially when standing for long period of time or walking for long distances. I had my first embolization with spiral coils on the left gonadal vein, this didn't work and make the symptoms worst, that happened in may 2019.

In February 2020 I decided to see a private urologist in London who was able to support me more than anyone else. He confirmed that the left varicocele was still present (Grade II) , he also accepted to perform the Laparoscopic varicocelectomy and removing the spiral coils with the gonadal vein. This surgery was carried in March 2020, the coils were removed and the gonadal vein was removed too. He also discovered that these coils have created adhesions with the lower bowel so he had to perform adhesiolysis before removing the spiral coils. After surgery, I felt so much better and I forgot the sensation of having these coils in my body. I had a good month of recover, taking codeine for few days and then ibuprofen when required.

At the present, I am still experiencing pain on the left testicle and the left pelvis, some heaviness and hypersensitivity in the back of the testicle. Honestly, I am truly exhausted. Even if the pain is not comparable to what it used to be, it is still present, especially during physical activity (mainly cycling, jogging, lifting weights). I feel loads of tension in the back of the testicle, but also in the lower abdomen, beside the iliac crest. I can definitely feel a tight spot in there, and if I press in there, its like rock solid like (Adhesions post surgery maybe?) My GP referred me again to urology department at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle Upon Tyne, but it will take long time (14 weeks) before an appointment due to the covid19 pandemic. I am trying to stress him a bit so he can speed up for me.

I have just been to hospital yesterday because of radiating pain in the lower abdomen and testicular pain. I have been prescribed Doxycycline (2 weeks, 100 mg x2 a day) and Nortriptyline for the chronic pain (10 mg every evening)

I am totally frustrated about this situation, This is affecting not only my physical health but also my mental health. I don't know what to do, I really hope I can get, at least, an ultrasound scan/ct scan and speak to a urologist soon.

I am located in Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK). If anyone know a specialist who can help me to sort this problem, I would be really really thankful for all my life.

Thanks for reading my story.

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