I wrote another article for the web aimed at being real about vasectomy side effects instead of offering men platitudes about no risks... Why is Vasectomy...
... I often wonder if this is the case for me. This pain scares the hell out of me, I wake up poking and prodding, wondering if its still there, how will I get...
Driver, I have been where you are. It was in March and April of this year (before my reversal in May). I was anxious, worried, slept poorly, lost 5 pounds, and...
<--Hang in there. Have you tried Celebrex? I get good results with 200 mg twice per day. I stayed away from the narcotics because of their side effects.--> ...
I take 50mg of Tramadal 4 or 5 or more times a day. I don't get the foggy feeling; does numb the pain most of the time. Sometimes I have to take 2 tablets at...
<--I take 50mg of Tramadal 4 or 5 or more times a day. I don't get the foggy feeling; does numb the pain most of the time. Sometimes I have to take 2 tablets...
Hi Driver you are an auto mech like myself to give you a simily think about inflation an inner tube to just above normal pressure nothing will happen for a...
Driver, Celebrex 200mg bid or Ultram 50 every 6 hours are ideas. The Celebrex is a potent anti-inflammatory, Ultram is not. Look at this abstract from the...
Thanks Mike for your comment at the triond.com site on one of the articles. Comments spark interest. I have read a few there written by others and comment on ...
I remember that documentation in my searches. Thats how freaky I am anymore, I think I can quote for verbatim a lot of these studies. I'm just frustrated. I'm...
I to remeber the documentation that says that and to be honest like the subject it is a load ot testicles!!!!! here i am five yrs down the track and like a...
Mike, The epididymis is a highly specialized organ with regional differences in function. Its importance in fertility is demonstrated by the fact that...
The whole thing about pain in the epididymus I don't get is why does it not bother most people who get a vasectomy? Before my vasectomy, I must have talked to...
Eric, Only hypotheses are available. 1) Men with higher pre-vasectomy sperm counts produce an earlier, stronger, and more sustained auto-immune response...
Its a lonely Friday night, no wife or kids, so I'd thought I'd just put some thoughts into words while watching some baseball. First, some good news, I...
As far as surgeries go, I believe that the reversal is the one with the lowest risk and highest probability of success. Granted, it didn't work for me, but it...
Forgot to mention, I called my insurance company today, found out that reversals are NOT part of the plan. So, there goes that idea of getting one done on the...
... That's a good one, at least you haven't lost your sense of humor. Most of the people who get reversals (~95%) do so because they change their minds about...
Hello. I read Drivers post and it reminded me of the discussions I had with my wife. When the pain was at its worst, I went from "watch and wait" to "I'm ...
Hello. I was only able to get $1200 of the $8200 I spent back from the insurance company. I have this on the website: If post-vasectomy pain syndrome is a...
Gentlemen, I have read much about the side effects of testosterone recently given I am thinking about starting that therapy. One of the potential side effects...
Hi I have read both your and drivers posts and ask Anthony in your expert opinion what the hell is going on with our wives mine too says don't worry if you...
Hello Daniel, Lower testosterone levels would lead to less testosterone driven acne symptoms. At least you got one positive out of vasectomy... They use...
I have been trying to deal with the pain but I am losing the battle. I finally relented and went to the ER last weekend, I was panicking more than I was in...
Driver, I feel for you, honestly I know what you are going through. First and foremost, none of us are doctors who specialize in urology. Anthony is a doctor...
Driver; I'm not a doctor. I can only offer a shoulder to lean on. I'm right there with you bro. I gave in to having the doc remove the epididymis. Now,,,...
Hi Eric; only had it on the right one. That is where most (99%) of my pain is located. First the doc put me on strong antibiotics for almost a month. He...