Yo Gents, Maybe we have some health issues where conversation might be of interest or help. (Don't let the name fool you, I'm a guy).

Recently I have been diagnosed with Spermatocele, an enlargement in the scrotum. Read below for a brief description. You can google it on webmd. I've had it for about 5 years and its been getting bigger. It might be time to get it taken care of. I'm going for an ultrasound next week. I had an ultrsound 4 years ago and it was found to be non-cancerous. Let's hope it stays that way. Anyone have any experience with this condition?

What is a spermatocele?
A spermatocele (epididymal cyst) is a painless, fluid-filled cyst in the long, tightly coiled tube that lies above and behind each testicle (epididymis camera.gif). The fluid in the cyst may contain sperm that are no longer alive. It feels like a smooth, firm lump in the scrotum on top of the testicle.

I've never had one, MC. But from what I've heard, they don't tend to become cancerous over time. Just bigger. So don't sweat it, and just get it taken care of. NOW. Because the bigger it gets, the more it will affect your quality of life (including your golf swing).

I have to stop by my parish tomorrow. There's a Saint Thérèse statue with a candle offering. So expect some roses as a sign of good things to come (What, you think I'd forget a fellow Catholic's favorite Saints? ).

@MaryCas,

No experience or knowledge of the condition but definitely follow what the Dos Equis guy said and get it checked out pronto. Just remember that the only thing that gives orders in this world is

good one ,Pizza

sometimes humor is the best medicine.

Good Luck MC, my Friend Jerry at he Beer Disto had ths same isuue, he is fine.



Nice.



Good, I will go soon as well. I started peein in three directions....just onc a week or so.

LoL

MC, as I'm sure you already know, this isn't a serious or even worrisome condition. Simple outpatient surgery can correct it--but only if it becomes painful or inhibits your movements.

The most annoying thing about a bigger sack was riding my bike. The boys were in conflict with the "nose" of the seat. I bought a nose-less seat called "The Easy Seat". Works well. Only drawback was more weight on the wrists and wobbly balance. You'd be surprised how the nose affects your weight distribution.

Thanks for the comments. I'll be going to the Urologist after the ultrasound. As TB wrote, "isn't serious or even worrisome", just a pain in the a...balls...figuratively speaking.

I just know the older I get the bigger they get.

MC, I don't mean to be preachy, but if the noseless seat is affecting your balance on your bike, you could be putting yourself in more danger than you'd experience in having the condition repaired.

The key to all these issues is early detection. Changing gears for a moment, I recently got shingles. I had previously had the vaccine but still got them, so be careful and please get the shot. This shit is very painful. Also true- Laughter is the best medicine.

For shingles, take Vitamin C with water throughout the day. You also take whatever your doctor prescribes in addition to the vitamin. C is an antiviral.

Not preachy at all. It was an interesting transition. I'm a cautious person by nature. I've adapted. I know what I can and can't do. Anyone having problems in that area should give it a try. I should probably consider switching to a more upright bike (although my bike is a mountain/road bike). $$ are prohibitive at this point, so I don't over extend my balance point.

Seats turn more people off bicycling than anything else. When I was riding, I always tilted the seat slightly backward to take pressure off the perineum.

How dare you make such a thread and not create a "Women's health issues" topic also? You're such a sexist pig.

In all seriousness though. I've heard about this. Does it feel a little too sensitive or even painful when you touch the spot?

Not exactly men's health issue more of a general health issue. I have been having lower back pain, on and off for about a yeah. Recently I had a flair up, at first the pain radiated to my knee which was normal it has started to move down towards the front of my foot. I haven't gone to the doctor but with research online and speaking with my cousin (who is a PA) it sounds I have a herniated disk, I won't know for sure until I go see my cousin who is in Florida for the next week. Anyone on here ever have this? I've looked online to look for remedies, mostly stretching and anti inflammatories.

Not sure if the same thing but when my back goes out, with simular pain....

I do both Heat and cold on by lower back.

I will do 20 minutes with a heating pad, then a little later do 20 min with a ice pack.

It gives relief.

If I keep to my excersise routines and my sit ups, it does not show up often.

I get it about twice or three times a year, my doc said it come and goes with weight fluxuation, keep off the extra pounds and the back should be fine, for me anyway.

Good luck with it Dude.

Thanks Dues. I decided to call in to work today to rest and go to the chiropractor down the street from my house. He told me one of the joints in my back was out of line from an injury a year ago. He realigned that and my pelvis I go back Wednesday for a check up so hopefully I am in the clear.

Nice, thats sounds good.

Are you getting relief from the pain?

Yeah yesterday I was more or less pain free but I was icing it 20 on 20 off and doing some stretches he showed me this morning I was stiff and still had a knot in the same spot, I took some Advil and Tylenol seems to do the trick

Back issues are a plague. Did you consider acupuncture? I had acupuncture twice for lower back pain, and it helped somewhat.

I hadn't considered it but, at this point I would be willing to try almost anything. Thanks for the suggestion.

Years ago I saw that a new type of surgical procedure was invented where they have you on your stomach and through a couple of insertions put the discs back in place. Look into that.

I'm Sleeping with a BRAND New Man

For years I've been telling my hubby that I think he has sleep apnea. So, FINALLY, he went to see the doctor about one of those breathing machines. Let me tell you, it's like he's a BRAND new guy. He's getting a full night's rest. Before, he was practically choking in his sleep and I'd have to whack his arm to wake him up. He didn't sleep. I didn't sleep. This went on for years.

With that machine, you either wear a small mask over your nose and mouth or you can use the one that goes under your nose. The machine is very small and not loud. At first, it felt like I was sleeping with Darth Vader because I wasn't used to the little bit of white noise the machine made. Only a few times the mask came off from him moving and it sounded like I opened up a car door window. And of course, I had to break his balls a lil about that mask lol. Oh you look so sexy, mask man meow lol. But overall that machine has made a world of difference!!

So if any of you think you may have sleep apnea go to the doc and get one of those machines.

AG, I too have sleep apnea. The sleep study was intense. They put you in hotel style room in the Hospital and wire you up and down your who;e body then they tell you that you will be monitored by video and sound and then they say now go to sleep. That was tough sleeping with all that gear on. After a few days the Doctor said i stopped breathing a lot of times during my test. It took me a long while to get used to the mask but, now, I can't sleep without it. I take it with me everywhere. even if I take a nap i use it. I feel so much better. Yeah the jokes are out there but, you know what I am more rested and feel better. I hope he's changing the filters, hose, mask regularly. Glad to hear that your husband is doing well with it. It does save lives.

You don't have to go to the sleep lab anymore. I guess now they monitor you right from home through wifi. The machine sends info to the company about one hour after using it. You create a web page for yourself that shows how many episodes you had during the night, how many times the mask came off, etc. It monitors everything. Then, the doctor can check in to see what he needs to see.

Yes, he is good about cleaning and changing everything.

I'm glad that you are using the mask and getting a good night's rest, Beans.

I tell my friends and family members all about this when they start to complain about not sleeping right or their spouses complain about their snoring. It can cause heart attacks and you can even die. This new system then sounds great. I don't know why people don't do it. Thanks for making it aware here. Maybe someone who is experiencing the same will appreciate it down the line. I know I did!

Sure Beans, anytime. I think most men do NOT want to have to go to the sleep lab. With this new machine allowing them to be monitored at home, it makes it so easy. There's no excuse why they shouldn't try it. But of course, it's like anything else, we women can't push it. They have to be ready and commit to it. It's a win-win for everybody. Being healthy is so important.

I once had sleep apnea and was given the machine- this was 15 years ago and the mask was rather large- not like the ones of today. I used it for around a year with no problems, but then suddenly I stopped snoring as I had lost a lot of weight, so now the machine sits in my garage collecting dust.
Regarding the issue of cycling with enlarged testicles, I used to race bikes too and you should see the doctor but also experiment with raising and lowering the nose of the saddle and see if any one position gives you relief. good luck to you sir

The weather is warming up so that means it's time to protect your skin from too much sun. For the past couple of years, I've been using Aveeno lotion with the SPF 15. I highly recommend it. So, do yourself a favor, buy it, use it daily. Moisturizes too. Please us women for a change. We don't like to nag at you men to use sunscreen