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.

Tante Wippen (imported) wrote: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:23 am Although Lyrica (also known as Pregabalin) can be an excellent drug to treat neuropathic pain, it can also be lethal! As a result of this I would advise anyone who plans to take Lyrica, to take the first few doses with someone around who can at least call for an ambulance, if not give CPR.

Riverwind (imported) wrote: Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:55 pm I have been taking Gabapentin for the last couple years for nerve pain, its one generation back the only side effect I seem to have is it makes me tired so I only take it at bedtime.

Wifflebender (imported) wrote: Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:51 pm Pain doc is trying a topical cream that has a buch of stuff that I cannot pronounce that he has to order from the east coast. Does anyone else have any experience with topical creams for testicle pain? He said if those don't work then he will try gabaphentin