The Lowest Point in my Life

[Bonobojt]

I have previously posted about having groin discomfort and aces and pains around pelvis and pubic bone area and urinary issues like random episodes of frequent urination and on a rare occasion painful urination, I had a bad bicycle fall late December last year in Gran Canaria, going downhill and landing on a rocky/stone surface on my lower back (helmet saved my life), I could barley walk, bleeding, cuts and wounds etc, had to get a ambulance to the hospital, they cleaned my wounds and gave my pain killers and bandages etc.. I eventually recovered, and felt completely fine. got back to work etc..

 

then in late march this year I had sex with a girl in the UK many times, after our last sex I felt some groin/pubic area discomfort but it went away after 4 days, I then went on holiday in April to Thailand and had a great time, had sex but no issues, then in June I had sex with a Pattaya bar girl 3 times in 1 night and a day or two later the discomfort came back, this time worst and hasn't gone away since, all the Urine tests I've had in both Thailand and UK has come back negative, urethral swab and HIV negative also, had my prostate checked at bkk christian and was all good, got blood tests and my b12, D3, thyroid is fine, done a Semen culture and my GP said they found nothing from that.

 

got x rayed at Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai and Orthopaedic Bone Doc said no fracture no issues however a chiropractor looked at them and said I have some issues with my L5 and Sacrum,  I can see it myself in the x ray my L5 and Sacrum curve and I have a misaligned pelvis. I have been seeing a top quality chiropractor here in the UK now and I've had improvements and then setbacks. I'ts looking more like a complicated nerve problem in my lower back.

 

I am only a young 25 year old guy, not very happy with life at the moment, I have a horrible nerve discomfort in my groin, tingling on my testicles and perineum, muscle spasms in legs, tinnitus, I have had slight depression and suicidal thoughts, I think I need an MRI next, might go private for one.

 

does anyone know any medication in the UK for nerve pain or discomfort in the groin area ? I normally prefer to avoid the drugs but I've lived with this since June now and I've had enough.

Edited December 2, 2016 by Bonobojt

[Bassosa]

Google 'headache in the pelvis'.

 

Long shot but might give you some clues.

 

 

[Scott]

There are some good and helpful members on this section of the forum as well as a number with professional expertise.   Hopefully, some will come along and help you out.   

 

Nothing is much worse than chronic pain, whether it is from a serious condition or something that will pass.   The only thing that is much worse is not knowing the cause or a possible cure.  

 

Depression can be a common part of these situations, but suicidal thoughts should be addressed by a competent clinicians as soon as possible.   Depression can cloud your decision making process.  

 

I have had a reasonably serious medical condition and went through a major surgery.   The pain was enormous, but I came through with flying colors and was well on my way to making a full recovery.  Nonetheless, I did suffer from depression and I wasn't suicidal, but I really wished I wasn't alive.   As the pain decreased and the recovery continued, the mental situation improved as well.

 

Best of luck.  

 

[Scott]

Here's a link that might help from the above posters suggestion:

 

http://pelvicpainhelp.com/excerpt-from-a-headache-in-the-pelvis/

[Bonobojt]

thanks, but I would describe my main symptom as discomfort and not pain, I think a MRI is the next step  

[Bassosa]

Could the tumble be unrelated to your current discomfort?

 

Good luck with it.

 

Edited December 2, 2016 by Bassosa

[soalbundy]

5 hours ago, Scott said:

There are some good and helpful members on this section of the forum as well as a number with professional expertise.   Hopefully, some will come along and help you out.   

 

Nothing is much worse than chronic pain, whether it is from a serious condition or something that will pass.   The only thing that is much worse is not knowing the cause or a possible cure.  

 

Depression can be a common part of these situations, but suicidal thoughts should be addressed by a competent clinicians as soon as possible.   Depression can cloud your decision making process.  

 

I have had a reasonably serious medical condition and went through a major surgery.   The pain was enormous, but I came through with flying colors and was well on my way to making a full recovery.  Nonetheless, I did suffer from depression and I wasn't suicidal, but I really wished I wasn't alive.   As the pain decreased and the recovery continued, the mental situation improved as well.

 

Best of luck.  

 

serious question, weren't you given pain killers or didn't they work? 

[Scott]

In the hospital I was given pain killers.   Once out of the hospital, I was not.   Part of the reason was that the pain was an indicator that I what I was doing was not good and could cause damage.  

 

In the hospital I was in a great deal of pain.   Once out, I was in discomfort.   It was chronic discomfort and at times bordered on pain.  

 

I did have medication to sleep, if I wanted, but in general, I didn't have trouble sleeping.  

 

Pain is not always a bad thing, but it can be debilitating.  

[chicowoodduck]

Wow my seeking medical advice on TV????

 

Perhaps a brain scan is the order of the day? ????

[soalbundy]

1 minute ago, chicowoodduck said:

Wow my seeking medical advice on TV????

 

Perhaps a brain scan is the order of the day? ????

Don't knock it, there is a lot of combined expertise on TV and often you can be led in the right direction be it someone who has had the same experience or someone who can recommend a good doctor or clinic.

[mduras01]

3 times in 1 night? I think we found the problem 

 

On a more serious note, my X ray scan looks like yours, but I don't feel the pain you're mentioning.

 

My two cents: neurologist required.

[nervona81732]

Go in for back surgery. I had a great fall at work and ultimately had back surgery to shave off the discs between L5-L6. Before that , I wanted to die because the pain was so bad. Find yourself a top flight ortho/back surgeon. You won't be disappointed. 

[Sheryl]

There are medications which are helpful in nerve pain but these must be prescribed by a doctor. Other interventions may also be indicated if there is nerve impingement. There is no avoiding the need to see a real orthopedic specialist. As you are in the UK this likely means first going back to your GP.

 

 

[soalbundy]

Just now, Sheryl said:

There are medications which are helpful in nerve pain but these must be prescribed by a doctor. Other interventions may also be indicated if there is nerve impingement. There is no avoiding the need to see a real orthopedic specialist. As you are in the UK this likely means first going back to your GP.

 

 

and then waiting for 6 months to see a specialist

[NanLaew]

19 minutes ago, nervona81732 said:

Go in for back surgery. I had a great fall at work and ultimately had back surgery to shave off the discs between L5-L6. Before that , I wanted to die because the pain was so bad. Find yourself a top flight ortho/back surgeon. You won't be disappointed. 

If the Chiropractor doesn't admit defeat and refer you to "a top flight ortho/back surgeon", he's not 'top quality' at all. Most of them are quacks IMHO.

 

It looks like having intercourse aggravates the condition so if you must indulge, do it with less... intensity? Three times a night? Also think about what position you are in for the majority of intercourse and if you must have a thrash, do NOT do what you usually do position-wise. For example, if you are mostly a 'missionary man' then get on your back and get her on top... or vice versa.

 

And some counseling for the developing depression. You are only 25 and far, far from the lowest point of your rather short life. There's 70 year-olds in the queue ahead of you so be polite.

Edited December 3, 2016 by NanLaew

[Suradit69]

7 hours ago, Bassosa said:

Google 'headache in the pelvis'.

 

Long shot but might give you some clues.

 

 

 

36 minutes ago, chicowoodduck said:

Wow my seeking medical advice on TV????

 

Perhaps a brain scan is the order of the day? ????

 

Especially if you suspect a headache in your pelvis.

[emanon]

Excellent move to make an MRI scan, an X-ray don’t show what an MRI scan can do.

Example, hernia’s (if don’t touch a nerve) will not be recognized by an X-ray scan, but you still can walk.

If this should be diagnosed by you (hernia), it’s much recommended to do yoga or swimming (if you can) for the rest of your life, and check by chiropractic (regularly) or your backbones/hips/neck are still aligned…..

Never lift any heavy weight, and try to stretch your body.

Depression/suicidal thoughts, appears when human body/mind get for long time exhausted, by discomforts/pain.

Good luck to you.

 

[NickJ]

Read about Caudia Equina Syndrome.....Good luck.

[jrward42]

Could be a spine problem. When I was in my early 20s I broke my spine and I was lucky that there was no permanent injury. For several months though I had a really bad pain in my hip whenever I walked more than a few feet. Apparently that was common for a lower back injury as the nerves for the hip are located there. It eventually faded and I was fine until ten years later and I was skiing and wiped out on some ice. The same hip pain suddenly came back (and I haven't skied since).

 

I'm obviously no expert but it seems a similar region and you fell off your bike. So maybe nerve damage in your back. Good luck, hope it works out.

[NanLaew]

5 minutes ago, NickJ said:

Read about Caudia Equina Syndrome.....Good luck.

 

Good find... seems to cover most of what the OP describes and the MRI is the path forward.

[Old Croc]

Try googling - Headache in the pelvis, Fraud.

[Pat in Pattaya]

What a vulgar post. Putting details of your sex life on a public forum?

 

Classless gimp.

[emanon]

Topic: highly skilled specialist to read an MRI-scan

 

https://www.quora.com/Can-neurosurgeons-read-MRIs-as-well-as-radiologists

[Dexlowe]

8 minutes ago, Pat in Pattaya said:

What a vulgar post. Putting details of your sex life on a public forum?

 

Classless gimp.

 

I think you need a reality check. Perhaps some "mature adult" pills while you're at it.

 

OP, if you're still in Thailand, there are clinics which have MRI and CAT scan machines and are considerably cheaper than the hospitals. The big problem is finding a skilled orthopaedist - Sheryl gave us the name of one once, and I can look it up for you, if you want. Best of luck -- I remember when I was 25 ... ohhh the memories -- 

[terminatorchiangmai]

Did you try acupuncture already ?

 

mungkala acupuncture chiang mai

 

Good luck.

[ncc1701d]

Where I live chiropractors are considered "alternative therapy". imo your body has a natural alignment and a) trying to restructure it may cause more problems and b) your body will just go back to what is natural for it after the chiropractor visit anyway. If you do want to align your skeleton I would be seeing a physio. I would be seeing at least an orthopaedic surgeon as well as getting a second opinion.

[wpcoe]

@Bonobojt:  Any chance that you'll be coming to Thailand any time soon?  If so, the Spine Centre at BNH Hospital comes highly recommended, with no waiting like what I've heard about the NHS.  In a single day (with no advance appointment) you can have MRI and consultation with a spine specialist.  Even if they determine a treatment/physical therapy plan that would exceed the length of your stay in Thailand, at least you could return to the UK knowing what the issue is and what to do about it.

 

My experience with the Spine Centre is they are not of the "operate operate operate" mindset and do all possible to avoid surgery.

[Taffyfromflint]

Self diagnosis / medicating is not usually a good solution. if you are still in the UK rather than wait months to be refered to a consultant collapse in the Er of you nearest major hospital and let then investigate.  Or see you GP and tell him/her exactly as you have posted on this forum.

[Enoon]

 

Blue balls - Wikipedia

 

Vasocongestion - Wikipedia

"Unpleasant side effects of sex-related vasocongestion may lead to the cramp-like pain of "blue balls"[3] in males and an unpleasant pelvic "heaviness" in women,[4] similar to the start of the menstruation cycle."

 

[Suradit69]

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

There are medications which are helpful in nerve pain but these must be prescribed by a doctor. Other interventions may also be indicated if there is nerve impingement. There is no avoiding the need to see a real orthopedic specialist. As you are in the UK this likely means first going back to your GP.

 

 

The first time I started using Lyrica I had some unpleasant side-effects ... the thoughts of suicide variety. Gave it up, had an MRI and the doctor at Bangok Hospital Pattaya (Dr. Sompong in the Orthopedic & Spine Center) prescribed heavier dose of Lyrica and Tramadol (not Ultracet). Since at that point I was having partial seizures several times a day I gave it a second try. Worked wonders. For awhile I even upped the dosage of Lyrica on my own. No further negative side-effects. Have since reduced the dosage of Lyrica and seldom take the Tramadol, but the symptoms I had been experiencing have stopped.

 

 

Edited December 3, 2016 by Suradit69