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Hernia?

Joseph LombardiJoseph Lombardi
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Has anyone every had a Iguanal(sp?) hernia? How did you know? ....

Last year had terrible pain in my groin...which radiated out to abdomen...also had flu at same time....ice & advils for a few days...no running etc....and it went away...

A couple of weeks ago...I felt similar pain starting in my groin but it went away ..never amounted to anything...ran normally in the afternoon...and have been running normally since last year...no pain or anything while running...swimming...etc.

This morning had another episode where pain got bad enough to require advil....I laid down...took a nap...(once advil kicked in)...and am now pain free...I have no bulges in my groin and no pain upon palpitation or coughing...walking etc...???

Just curious if anyone else has ever experienced this...

 

 

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  • Tom GlynnTom Glynn
    I had a hernia 3 or 4 years ago. I had a slight bulge in my groin area that never went away. I went to a local doctor and then sent to a specialist that did the operation. Minor outpatient surgery but I couldn't exercise for a couple of weeks and then had to gradually work my way up for a 6-8 week ramp IIRC. The hernia was not life threatening and so I scheduled it to fit my end of season training.

    I don't recall it being painful and it wasn't causing issues with my abdomen or other areas.
  • Leslie KnightLeslie Knight
    Listen to yourself. Pain in the groin. The groin!! Radiating into your abdomen. I'm not a man and I don't have man parts, but when the groin hurts- perhaps you should let an actual doctor examine you and find out why does your GROIN hurt.
    Seriously- you can have a hernia with no bulge. And the "groin" is kind of vague... any pain in the testicular area should prompt a visit to the doc asap.
    Good luck! I Hope it's nothing.
  • Tom GlynnTom Glynn
    @Leslie, thanks for the blunt post! Most men die of stupidity image. My wife insisted I go to the doctor for my 40th to get an annual physical - think I made it by the time I was 45!
  • Joseph LombardiJoseph Lombardi
    I appreciate the comments and feedback....I do know my body pretty well.... today I ran some strong intervals and frankly could have run without issue yesterday.....that said I am going to doctor tomorrow to rule out some things and stay ahead of any health issues.
  • Leslie KnightLeslie Knight
    @Tom- good luck. It's a fact that married men live longer than single men. But single men are happier- both per actual medical studies. So live long and healthy!!
  • Joseph LombardiJoseph Lombardi

    Just an fyi and aside; I recieved a clean bill of health from the doctor at least as it relates to Hernia or other immediately recognizable health concerns...all systems functioning properly; 

    @Leslie and @Tom...always better to get the feedback of a health professional thank you for the comments...reminder and prompting.

    Let the OS begin!

  • Leslie KnightLeslie Knight
    That's great!  An advantage of being here in the haus- many of us *are* health professionals.  I've learned a lot here. Glad you're healthy!
  • Brian SmithBrian Smith
    @Joseph Lombardi    Just curious, did the doc order a scan or just rule it out? Reason I ask is that I had the same thing about 5 years back, no obvious visual signs, but it was a deep inguinal hernia and it was found after an ultra sound.  Doc said it was "ok at that time and manageable", but would likely cause issues later (timeline TBD).  I ended up taking care of it at that time have been fine since...just keep an eye on it regardless...
  • Joseph LombardiJoseph Lombardi
    He dismissed hernia out of hand after visual and discussion; I have had no issues since...biggest point was that pain subsided with anti-inflammatory...which he said would not have happened if really a hernia...? not sure but no issues....I am definitely aware/cognizant of any change in feeling in the area...Thanks...glad your situation turned out ok too.
  • Brian SmithBrian Smith
    @Joseph Lombardi

    Interesting feedback on a consult with a physical therapist the other day regarding getting more flexible, knowing there is the stretching, other activities, etc.

    He did some flexibility tests and asked a ton of questions and what it came down to was not related to the hamstrings, IT band, knee or even old age, he said it was very common to see flexibility issues post inguinal hernia surgery, lasting for months or even years.  He noted that one side was really flexible while the other was only about 60% of that.  Oddly enough, he stated that continuous PT may or may not increase that flexibility, and that lack of flexibility from the surgery can transcend to other aches and pains like the lower back.

    Anyway, I thought you may want to know that being the inguinal hernia topic came up a while back....
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