I am concerned about the recurrent epididymitis infection. Kindly help.

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed and treated for epididymitis. I have taken an entire course of antibiotics, and my pain has dramatically subsided. However, I feel some discomfort when I lift my scrotum. I am aware that the discomfort can last while the inflammation heals. However, I am curious about what the pain has been reported as feeling post-treatment. This has taken a mental toll on me, and I am worried that the infection could start again. I took two Doxycycline for ten days. I also was given an intramuscular shot during my visit with my PCP. Ultrasound shows no masses, no torsion, hydroceles, and normal vascularity. Please help.

Thanks.

Hi,

Thank you for the reply.

My main concern is infection recurrence. I feel like it is gone since the pain is mostly gone; however, I still feel slight discomfort when moving my testicles. I assume this is normal, as it can take some time to heal, and the area is sensitive due to the previous inflammation. I want to confirm that what I am experiencing is normal.

Thanks.

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

If infection were to remain, would I start noticing the same symptoms as I did, and approximately how long after the antibiotics have run their course would they begin to appear again? Once again, thank you for the quick responses. It has made me feel much better about my current situation.

Thank you.

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

I was prescribed Doxycycline for 10 days. However, I have been off of them for over a week. Should this be a cause for concern?

Thanks.

Hello doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Yesterday I began exercising again as the pain had subsided significantly, and I want to get back in the swing of my life before being diagnosed with epididymitis. I ran a few miles and, by the end of the day, noticed that my thighs were getting sore after being out of exercise for so long. However, I did see the irritation in my testicles slightly return, although I have been off antibiotics for over a week. Is this normal? I have noticed a dull pain when pulling up on my testicles. However, it was slightly more noticeable after exercise. Should I refrain from exercising until I am better, or is this a sign that the infection could return?

Thanks

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Should I not pull on my scrotal area while healing? For some reason, that is now the only way I can tell if discomfort remains. However, if I do it often, the pain becomes more noticeable.

Thanks.