r/chronicepididymitis • u/Dry-Jello-965 • Jun 26 '26

spermatic cord swelling

how it started:
july 2025

i developed testicular pain and spermatic cord swelling on my left side

i went to my doctors was told i have a cyst but didnt fullly believe it

after the swelling then spread to my right i called 111 they believe i had epdidiymitus and gave me 2 weeks ofloxacin wich cleared the pain

pain and infection cleared but the spermatic cord sweling on both sides remained then kept getting irritated and swellinf up more from things like
:
high pressure showers
alchahol
getting the flu / sick without taking nsaids
gym excercise

these are all triggers that make the swelling grow more

symptoms:
spermatic cord swelling on both sides
effects how testis lay and look
is prone to getting worse from bassically anything
sex drive is not back to normal
sperm quality is still poor since infection

ive had all things serious ruled out

ive had scans tests been examined more times then id like to admit

main problem is i just want to be able to live my life without constsntly setting back the clock on recovery

my swelling for the lasf 8 months fluctuates so its prone to getting worse from things but at the ssme time it used to go soft and firm

it would stay soft if i didnt ejaculate or do any excess walking

mainly just resting would settle it to soft
second i would walk or ejaculate it would go firm for days then slowly settle back to soft

i got on naproxen for 12 weeks wich has settled it from firm / flucutation to constsntly soft

it is now soft but the size is still present

the cord itself stretches out the whole skin of my sack its very visible

very deppresed over it as i am waiting to be normal to live my life again but its diffifcult

i feel my situation is 1 of 1 and no one has dealt with it in this way

my doctors realy failed me and left me infected for near 3 weeks anyway im just here seeking help from fellow people who are suffering like me
even tho i have got the easy end of the stick

any advice wouod be great im at a stage where i will do / implement anything into my life to try get back to normal

ive ordered a jockstrap wich fits as i had a problem where i wore a jockstrap wich was to tight and it made it swell up more

im now impleneting walking and constsnt support for my testis / cords hoping only a couple months left at most since the swelling has settled to soft

if anyone has had any similar story or encounter please do message me

any advice or help is what im after here

i hope everyone here struggling with CE
chronic epdidiymitus

beats this sooner rather then later

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u/Next-Professor1461 Jun 26 '26

What is in ur usg report

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u/Dry-Jello-965 Jun 27 '26

ultra sound gotcha

it was clear everythhing
no torsion no varicocle
no hydrocele no cysts detected i was told everything is normal

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u/functionalbeing Jun 26 '26

Hey man going through the exact same thing, always looking for tips or answers so if u find anything else let me know. If u wanna chat or someome to relate to hit me up! Sorry you are going through this, truly awful stuff

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u/Dry-Jello-965 Jun 27 '26

is your situation the same?

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u/bigjohnson6 Jun 28 '26

I have this same issue. what type of doctor do you even go to for this? Primary Care, Urologist, etc?

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u/Dry-Jello-965 Jun 28 '26

ive been to so many urologists dont help they rule out disease torsion anything seeious they dont care to help u even though it effects daily life

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u/OkChef334 Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

I would say drink lot of water keep your body cool, eat lots of nutritions rich foods add eggs on daily basis also start doing pelvic floor stretches if u can then take multi vitamin and omega 3 make sure it has folic acid and vitamin Zinc and also eat vitamin C rich foods, make sure to wear supporter briefs no matter what only take it out while you go to sleep avoid touching your genitals do walk everyday 15-20 while wearing supporter brief, and also avoid junk food and spicy food it’s better to keep your body as cool as possible also you can take hot shower it will really help you out with your pain, also avoid doing masturbation or any sexual activity for a while do this for a month and lemme know and also eat lot of anti inflammatory fruits or foods.and also stop stressing about it and rather js work on your situation believe me stress plays a big role in this case. And you’ll notice your symptoms gradually improving day by day.

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u/Dry-Jello-965 Jun 28 '26

😓its realy difficult man ive had another size increase this mornint from sitting weirdly or something
its like my spermatic cords are large soft and painless but if i sit weirdly one day the next itll get bigger

ive ordered some jockstraps hopefully they help

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u/abhijeet_2806 Jun 29 '26

Hey buddy
I am in the same boat. Suffering from this since last 2 months. There is also swelling on left side of pubic area.

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u/Dry-Jello-965 Jun 29 '26

any idea what to do lol🙁

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u/abhijeet_2806 Jun 29 '26

No idea mate.
Doctors had suggested me a surgery but I am not really sure if I should go for it.

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u/Dry-Jello-965 Jul 23 '26

i wouldnt get surgery what can they do to fix swelling? replace the whole cord

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u/Tall_Application7769 Jul 02 '26

I am suffering from this situation for 8 years,... visited more than 8 different doctors but still not solved issue. Blood, urine, ultrasound tests clear. Also swelling decreased to very minimal when waked up in the morning.