Philcheck (imported) wrote: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:02 pm I'm also in a similar situation as you Wifflebender. I have had chronic testicular pain for the last four years after having numerous abdominal surgeries, where the inguinal nerve and other associated branches were damaged, or developed scar tissue entrapment around them. I was treated with medications, progressing to nerve blocks as the condition worsened. I was told an orchi would not help since my problem was occurring above them. The nerve blocks worked great for me but eventually worked less and less time for me. I eventually had a nerve stimulator implanted to block the pain signals. Sounds like your uro is going to use the blocks as a diagnostic tool to confirm the pain is coming from your testicles. The pain doc may also try some non narcotic medications that work on blocking the nerve pain such as Lyrica, and Cymbalta. My pain has recently worsened again and is not controlled as well with the implant. After a recent visit with my pain doc the orchi discussion is back on the table. Good luck with your pain doc.
Thanks Phil I take amitryptaline at night for for possible neuropathic pain. I guess I will find out about the nerve blocks but if they did work on you wouldn't than mean that there was pain coming from your testicles? I hope they figure out your pain