Thought I was Going to DIE.....

So I sat straight up in bed at about 830, in horrible, horrible pain.

It felt as if someone had kicked me in the left testicle, very very hard. The pain was in my lower stomach on the left side. I was nauseous, dizzy, and very uncomfortable to say the least.

So, after about two hours of unbelievable pain, I decided ER time. Get in the car drive to the ER, sign in, sit down.....

....and I kid you not.........THE PAIN STOPPED!!!!!!!

So naturally I left.

Anybody have any ideas? Im not about to drop 1000 bones so they can run a bunch of tests and ish on me, and it turns out to be gas or something LOL.

Anyone?

Pat you could have injured your MMMMM stuff in your sleep or if you don't sleep alone been kicked or kneed unwittlingly.

Appendicitis? (Pain should be on the right)

Gastroenteritis?

Bad bad food.. Did you have any residual gas or anything to eat that causes bad gas?

I'm throwing things out there...

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Pat you could have injured your MMMMM stuff in your sleep or if you don't sleep alone been kicked or kneed unwittlingly.

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I honestly cant imagine it hurting for that long. Ive been hit PRETTY good before, and its never EVER been that bad, or for nearly as long.

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

Appendicitis?

I'm throwing things out there...

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thats a possibility. I was thinking gal (sp?) bladder stones, but thats the right side.

colonitis. Although my pain wasn't sharp, I ended up a year later having 10 inches of my intestine removed. Does anyone in your family have Chron's Disease or diverticulitis?

Holy crap pat! Hows the uh....testicle feel now? abnormal? However I think if there was testicular damage the pain wouldn't up and dissapear. It must be something a little more internal...good luck!

Sounds like testicular torsion to me. I had it last year and had to get surgery done. This is not something you want to deal with, but I'm not sure if the doctors can check it out if it's not occurring. I could be wrong though. If I were you, I'd check it out. Surgery to mine untwisted was around $12K. Get it checked out if you can...

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Originally Posted by branson

Sounds like testicular torsion to me.

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1st thing that came to my mind was testicular torsion.

Get a doctor's appointment to get checked out so that you don't end up in ER again?

Rick and I have both had gall bladders removed (it's SOOO the couple thing to do), but our pain with it was pretty different. My entire abdomen was a twisted, in-frikkin'-credible, take me to the ER NOW kind of pain, which didn't go away until they put morphine in me (mmm....morphine). Rick's, on the other hand, was a regularly occurring thing that increased with frequency (once every couple of weeks to every week) and increased pain (from "i have an upset stomach" to a very big man in tears).

In any case, get it checked out...please? =)

Could be a kidney stone. Raul's had a few and he was in agony.

My first thought reading your post was kidney stone. Those can be extremely painful, and the pain can start and stop very suddenly. If it passed, you might never have an issue with it again. But some people, for reasons I don't know, have a tendency to get them, so you might get one again. If that is even what it was.

Other thoughts... if you were in pain that bad... why did you drive yourself? That is dangerous!

Also this probably just reveals that I'm a female that has no real idea about these things, but I interpreted your statement about feeling like you got kicked in the testicle as a metaphor to explain the intensity of the extreme amount of pain you were feeling. Other people seem to be taking it more literally. But would you feel that in your stomach? :confused:

Since it might be something serious, I'd at least consult with a doctor about it. Explain to the doctor as you did to us that you don't want a lot of tests done for nothing. If the doctor seems to think there is a concern and still wants to do tests, then you can at least listen to his/her reasons and make a decision from there.

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Originally Posted by kc261

My first thought reading your post was kidney stone. Those can be extremely painful, and the pain can start and stop very suddenly. If it passed, you might never have an issue with it again. But some people, for reasons I don't know, have a tendency to get them, so you might get one again. If that is even what it was.

Other thoughts... if you were in pain that bad... why did you drive yourself? That is dangerous!

Also this probably just reveals that I'm a female that has no real idea about these things, but I interpreted your statement about feeling like you got kicked in the testicle as a metaphor to explain the intensity of the extreme amount of pain you were feeling. Other people seem to be taking it more literally. But would you feel that in your stomach? :confused:

Since it might be something serious, I'd at least consult with a doctor about it. Explain to the doctor as you did to us that you don't want a lot of tests done for nothing. If the doctor seems to think there is a concern and still wants to do tests, then you can at least listen to his/her reasons and make a decision from there.

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Warning: Slightly Explicit Science?

Lesson time! Most people don't know this, but for some reason we learned about it in health.
As you know, every fetus starts out with the genetic plan of a female, the Y chromosome changes that and switches everything to male. However, when the Y chromosome takes effect is NOT right away, therefore the testicles were already starting to be formed as ovaries. They immediately changed and moved to a new route to become man parts. However, what was left behind was the nervous system connected to that region. They were first made to be like an internal organ (which ovaries are) act like an internal organ, and FEEL like an internal organ. What I'm getting at is that if a man gets kicked in his testicles, the message sent to the brain is not the same as being kicked in the shin. The message indicates you were kicked in an INTERNAL ORGAN. Which obviously would not be pleasant and oftentimes numbs or causes a shooting pain on that entire side of the body. :]

So basically, ouch. Sound familiar boys?
Sorry if that was illegal for me to explain or something. D: I just don't see a problem with talking about that kind of stuff.

Please make sure you go and get this checked, even if the pain was gone he may be able to get a clue what happened by your description and details of the pain.
We can't loose you!

my testes are pretty big like grapefruit, so sometimes just walking around hurts...but it sounds like it could be a number of things, go see a dr.

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Originally Posted by redpython

my testes are pretty big like grapefruit, so sometimes just walking around hurts...but it sounds like it could be a number of things, go see a dr.

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Seriously? That really must stink..

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Originally Posted by redpython

my testes are pretty big like grapefruit, so sometimes just walking around hurts...but it sounds like it could be a number of things, go see a dr.

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Wow... I dont know if any of us here really needed to know that- def. TMI!!! lol.

Any way, go get youself checked out, and keep us posted. I'm interested to see what it is now... But no matter what, its something, so GO!!!

That sucks Patty. I still would have gone to the hospital and been like wtf is wrong with my garbage.

Hope the baby makers are all good bro.

Sounds like testicular torsion.
One of my sons had this happen when he was about 12 years old. By the time they choppered him to the mainland (we lived on an island) the twist had untwisted and further action was required. It has not re-occurred with him.
If this is indeed what happened with you, I hope it does not re-occur. The doctor likened it to labor pains a woman has; however, it was a male doctor so I'm not certain how he knows this... ;)

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Warning: Slightly Explicit Science?

Lesson time! Most people don't know this, but for some reason we learned about it in health.
As you know, every fetus starts out with the genetic plan of a female, the Y chromosome changes that and switches everything to male. However, when the Y chromosome takes effect is NOT right away, therefore the testicles were already starting to be formed as ovaries. They immediately changed and moved to a new route to become man parts. However, what was left behind was the nervous system connected to that region. They were first made to be like an internal organ (which ovaries are) act like an internal organ, and FEEL like an internal organ. What I'm getting at is that if a man gets kicked in his testicles, the message sent to the brain is not the same as being kicked in the shin. The message indicates you were kicked in an INTERNAL ORGAN. Which obviously would not be pleasant and oftentimes numbs or causes a shooting pain on that entire side of the body. :]

So basically, ouch. Sound familiar boys?
Sorry if that was illegal for me to explain or something. D: I just don't see a problem with talking about that kind of stuff.

Please make sure you go and get this checked, even if the pain was gone he may be able to get a clue what happened by your description and details of the pain.
We can't loose you!

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I don't think this is true. So far as I know there are no internal organs that have nerve endings capable of transmitting pain.

Any doctor types care to clear that up? Thanks.

And Pattimus, if it hurts that much, you're doing it wrong.

Seriously.

ah man, this happens to me sometimes

the pain goes away but it hurts soo bad

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Originally Posted by wilomn

I don't think this is true. So far as I know there are no internal organs that have nerve endings capable of transmitting pain.

Any doctor types care to clear that up? Thanks.

And Pattimus, if it hurts that much, you're doing it wrong.

Seriously.

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Well, I dont know if its nerve endings or what- but SOMETHING sure as hell hurts when I'm on my period- to the point where it will make me puke (I'm not going into detail as to why, but there is a medical reason for it).. That may have been a bit TMI, but my point is, it can still hurt!!

Pat you're a mess! Get yourself checked out dude.

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Originally Posted by kc261

My first thought reading your post was kidney stone. Those can be extremely painful, and the pain can start and stop very suddenly. If it passed, you might never have an issue with it again. But some people, for reasons I don't know, have a tendency to get them, so you might get one again. If that is even what it was.

Other thoughts... if you were in pain that bad... why did you drive yourself? That is dangerous!

Also this probably just reveals that I'm a female that has no real idea about these things, but I interpreted your statement about feeling like you got kicked in the testicle as a metaphor to explain the intensity of the extreme amount of pain you were feeling. Other people seem to be taking it more literally. But would you feel that in your stomach? :confused:

Since it might be something serious, I'd at least consult with a doctor about it. Explain to the doctor as you did to us that you don't want a lot of tests done for nothing. If the doctor seems to think there is a concern and still wants to do tests, then you can at least listen to his/her reasons and make a decision from there.

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mmk when men get hit in the testes not only do the balls hurt but it also feels like your stomach is imploding it really weird but it sucks sooooo much.XD

Pat, pain in there to tell us something is wrong. At least spend the cash to go see your family doctor and have a general going over. You can always decide then if there's any indications that further testing is a smart thing to do.

You need to consult a Doctor. Nothing else to say. We can guess all we want, but you need a professional opinion.... get to your Doctor!

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Well, I dont know if its nerve endings or what- but SOMETHING sure as hell hurts when I'm on my period- to the point where it will make me puke (I'm not going into detail as to why, but there is a medical reason for it).. That may have been a bit TMI, but my point is, it can still hurt!!

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Ummm. YUP

Was walking out to bring in the trash cans one day with a friend when out of the blue it felt like someone literally punched me right in the lower stomach as hard as they could, I doubled over in tears.

i have gall stones, and can assure you that what you're describing is nothing like what i go through, but haha you sound like me and don't want to get it checked out!

yer gall bladder is on the right side of yer body underneath your ribcage. when you have a gall attack it feels like someone has speared you with a whaling harpoon right through the gallbladder, and most of the time when i have an attack i can PHYSICALLY FEEL my organ saying OWWW. sucks. glad you DONT have gallstones, but i hope you figure out what's wrong with ya so it doesn't happen again!~

everyone will tell u to get it checked out, so thats prolly what you should do (sheesh i should take my own advice :P)

It also sounds like a testicular torsion to me.

Testicular torsions are not normal and they are not supposed to happen. They are usually caused by a weakened ligament anchoring the testicle in place so that it does not 'twist'. When a testicle twists the blood flow is cut off, and if not treated within 24 hours (hopefully much sooner) the testicle dies and must be amputated.

After being diagnosed, a testicular torsion is considered an emergency surgery. It is preformed with all due haste, and the general procedure is to first untwist the testicle and then to re-anchor it in place with silk surgical thread, which will support it in place for life. The surgeon will usually add a silk thread anchor to your other testicle too, just in case. Testicular torsions caused by weakened ligaments usually indicate a fault in those ligaments, so its better safe than sorry.

It may have untwisted itself, but if it truly is a torsion, it could come back at any time.

I guess it boils down to; how much are your testicles worth to you? :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by wilomn

I don't think this is true. So far as I know there are no internal organs that have nerve endings capable of transmitting pain.

Any doctor types care to clear that up? Thanks.

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Tell that to someone with Crohns Disease. :rolleye2:

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Tell that to someone with Crohns Disease. :rolleye2:

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I don't know anyone with this affliction.

If I recall correctly from anatomy though, there are no nerve endings on internal organs.

Unless I'm not remembering correctly which is possible.

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Originally Posted by wilomn

If I recall correctly from anatomy though, there are no nerve endings on internal organs.

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You know, that sounds familiar.

But at the same time, I KNOW people feel things internally. Plus labor pains come from somewhere, and it isn't anywhere external. There is lots of internal stuff that most people have either experienced themselves or at least heard others talk about. Stomach pains, heart pains, etc.

So where is a person with real medical knowledge when ya need them? What's the deal with this?

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Originally Posted by wilomn

I don't think this is true. So far as I know there are no internal organs that have nerve endings capable of transmitting pain.

Any doctor types care to clear that up? Thanks.

And Pattimus, if it hurts that much, you're doing it wrong.

Seriously.

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Sorry I worded it kinda funny.
Not that the nerves are different, but the pain is.
Theoretically if you were punched in the stomach and you hit an important organ, it'll hurt differently (internal pain) than getting kicked in the shin or something.
Testicles are internal organs, they just have to be external in order for the sperm cells to survive. :] Thus making the pain more intense and similar to internal damage pain whereas it effects more than just the actual point of originating pain.. :]

This is just what we were taught in health, I would assume that my teacher was right, but there could be another contributing factor or she just could have been wrong. Makes sense to me though. :rofl:

Transmitting pain? I don't comply. I do know that one thing can affect another though, how I couldn't explain.
That's how it's been described to me, when a man gets kicked 'there' it feels as if his entire side (depending on which one) aches and almost is paralyzed, sending them to their knees most of the time.

I'm an old kidney stone pro, only 30 + stones. The largest I've passed unassisted is 4mm x 7mm. Let's just say it kinda hurt. I've had pains that range from hot spike going down my mid to lower back to some that feels someone is pulling on a testicle. The best thing is to get to a Dr. and get checked out. They will probably do a CAT scan to get a good image of what's going on.

One of the best treatments for getting large kidney taken care of is lipsitripsy (sp). They bomb the stone with concentrated ultrasonic waves that shatter the stones into passable pieces.

Well everyone, thanx for all the concerns and tips.

Went back to the ER today. And its Kidney stones! 3mm stone to be exact.

Gave me some Vics sent me on my mary way!!!!

Told me to just pee em out! :O

Hmmmmm. I'm wondering now.

We all know of Pattimus's invisible girlfriend.

I wonder if he has invisible testicles as well.

It would make absolute sense.

I mean if one is made up, as the never seen female friend must surely be, then is it so be a logical leap to the conclusion that the existence of the other is also a farce?

It would explain so much. And it begs so many questions.

Oh well, just wondering......

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

Well everyone, thanx for all the concerns and tips.

Went back to the ER today. And its Kidney stones! 3mm stone to be exact.

Gave me some Vics sent me on my mary way!!!!

Told me to just pee em out! :O

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Oh man, that sucks bro. I have never heard one good thing about kidney stones. Everyone i know who has had em says it feels like razor blades coming out. good luck bra.

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Originally Posted by wilomn

Hmmmmm. I'm wondering now.

We all know of Pattimus's invisible girlfriend.

I wonder if he has invisible testicles as well.

It would make absolute sense.

I mean if one is made up, as the never seen female friend must surely be, then is it so be a logical leap to the conclusion that the existence of the other is also a farce?

It would explain so much. And it begs so many questions.

Oh well, just wondering......

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Oh Wessimus, Wessimus, how you will be awwed at the beauty of my girlfriend on Sunday.........four days my friend...four days!

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Oh man, that sucks bro. I have never heard one good thing about kidney stones. Everyone i know who has had em says it feels like razor blades coming out. good luck bra.

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Yeah I must say I am looking forward to it quite a bit. Im actually hoping it happens in the middle of the show this weekend so I can scream and yell legitimately

Phew! Glad to hear it wasn't a torshion! At least you know for sure now, and you won't have to worry about that. Happy peeing! :gj:

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

Well everyone, thanx for all the concerns and tips.

Went back to the ER today. And its Kidney stones! 3mm stone to be exact.

Gave me some Vics sent me on my mary way!!!!

Told me to just pee em out! :O

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Oh gods Pat- you're going to give birth through your urethra. Really. Take care of yourself. My sister says it is worse than child birth- and she has birthed 5 children..... :(

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Oh Wessimus, Wessimus, how you will be awwed at the beauty of my girlfriend on Sunday.........four days my friend...four days!

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Is this going to be like that movie that was out last year, the one where the guy gets a blowup doll and gives it a personality and takes it with him everywhere introducing "her" to his friends and family as his "girlfriend"?

Or are you going to Rent-a-Wench for a weekend special?

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Or are you going to Rent-a-Wench for a weekend special?

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YOU CAN DO THAT?!?!?!?!?!

....now im gonna bring two!!! :D

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Get a doctor's appointment to get checked out so that you don't end up in ER again?

Rick and I have both had gall bladders removed (it's SOOO the couple thing to do), but our pain with it was pretty different. My entire abdomen was a twisted, in-frikkin'-credible, take me to the ER NOW kind of pain, which didn't go away until they put morphine in me (mmm....morphine). Rick's, on the other hand, was a regularly occurring thing that increased with frequency (once every couple of weeks to every week) and increased pain (from "i have an upset stomach" to a very big man in tears).

In any case, get it checked out...please? =)

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I feel you on the morphine love the stuff I get kidney stones all the time end end up in Er cryin untill the morphin kicks in lol kidney stone pain is in the back or lower abdomine not in the balls lmas I guess we are in a ball chat right??

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Originally Posted by marmie

Could be a kidney stone. Raul's had a few and he was in agony.

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im going with stone, i had one, mad mad pain for a long time, then completly stoped, and i was fine.

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Originally Posted by sjsexotics

I feel you on the morphine love the stuff I get kidney stones all the time end end up in Er cryin untill the morphin kicks in lol kidney stone pain is in the back or lower abdomine not in the balls lmas I guess we are in a ball chat right??

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YOU GUYS GOT MORPHINE!
lucky.

i got...

NADA.