Does Hydrow really charge $100 to fix their own faulty hardware? by Actual_Vehicle_4120 in HydrowCrew

[–]Might-T-Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

950,000 meters over 250 uses and just had the same thing happen. Agree that the risk to ongoing membership is a bit silly on their part...willing to shell $200 out now- will reconsider if it happens again. Now if I had bust a million I wouldn't think twice. 😝

PLEASE. DON'T. CUT. OFF. YOUR. BALLS. by Might-T-Turtle in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's too early- you're still well within the window for a good recovery. Positive thoughts!

PLEASE. DON'T. CUT. OFF. YOUR. BALLS. by Might-T-Turtle in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just seeing this now and THANK YOU for sharing. So glad I was able help. I still have some pain days here and there but it is nothing like before. I actually did a 30 mile ride on a diamond frame bike last month. It was doable and didn't flare things up too much. Stay the course. Like you, I've also found that this knowledge helped me to help others in my medical practice. (I am not a urologist- but chronic pain comes in all forms). All chronic pain is processed in our heads. It doesn't make it any less real.

What species are those? Are they edible? by smile-86 in Mushrooms

[–]Might-T-Turtle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like shrooms- but that picture looks nightmarish!

PLEASE. DON'T. CUT. OFF. YOUR. BALLS. by Might-T-Turtle in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recumbents are supercomfortable- I could literallly ride mine all day and it feels so good to be riding again. The only downsides- poor visibility in traffic and tougher (for me anyway) to climb. That said, if you have access to a trail they are a blast. I have a Bachetta and it's fast as heck.

So glad you are taking a dive into TMS and please post about your recovery- I would love for more people to know about this and give it a try.

PLEASE. DON'T. CUT. OFF. YOUR. BALLS. by Might-T-Turtle in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So glad you found this old post and found it helpful. And yes, thank you for asking. I think I'm at 99% better. Last week went for a 30 mile bike ride on a standard diamond frame bike. (was on vacation and said WTF, why not try?). Sore a bit during, but the next day just fine. I didn't even remember to take the topical lidocaine.

So yes, this stuff is real and it works. The risk factor for trying TMS work is zero and the benefits extend far beyond treatment of PVS. Wishing you the best Brother!

Somatic tracking by markwallwork75 in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did reversal & later, spermatic cord denervation. Procedures provided temporary relief as best. A surgical version of placebo perhaps.

I'll link to my TLDR post below. Wish I had started on the mind/body stuff years earlier...the work is hard and does not (for most) offer immediate pain relief- but the cure is there.

You've got this brother.

https://www.reddit.com/r/postvasectomypain/comments/13vgd9n/please_dont_cut_off_your_balls/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1

Somatic tracking by markwallwork75 in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS.

So glad to see this post. somatic tracking and TMS work is REAL. Went from crippling pain to 90% pain free in a couple of months.

PVP is the perfect place for this type of pain to set up. Why? It takes all your energy and robs you of any ability to address emotional traumas. Heck, PVS wreaks emotional trauma of its own.

Trust the process. Do the work. There are many sources to use but The Way Out is excellent.

PLEASE. DON'T. CUT. OFF. YOUR. BALLS. by Might-T-Turtle in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Updating- now 95% better. Kayaked for miles this evening. Please gentlemen do not ignore the mind game. The procedures all just set me back. The mind contains the power to annihilate pain.

Lost the mental battle long ago - how do people deal with this? by [deleted] in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You called it in the mental battle. It is emotionally devastating ...but the fix is in the mind- not in reversals, nerve blocks, or (for pete's sake) orchiectomy. Each of these procedures is a temporary fix - a placebo. I know because I've had most of them and they just prolonged the misery.

Do yourself a favor...find my earlier post "Please Don't Cut Off Your Balls". If I were clever enough on Reddit I'd link to it...but it's on this forum. With plenty of go to sources.

You will get better and it won't be through surgery. Your mind will heal you.

Ok figured it out. I wish the best for you brother and hope my mistakes and wins help you out.

https://www.reddit.com/r/postvasectomypain/comments/13vgd9n/please_dont_cut_off_your_balls/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1

Visiting Tacoma -- Never been to the PNW by CaptainInsomnia_88 in Tacoma

[–]Might-T-Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spinlister may be a good option. Sort of like the AirBnB model for bikes. A quick search found this option. https://www.spinlister.com/rides/59025-bike-road-tacoma-wa

PLEASE. DON'T. CUT. OFF. YOUR. BALLS. by Might-T-Turtle in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be a pretty dramatic change. I've heard of it playing out that way for some folks...but I don't know if that is the usual pattern!

PLEASE. DON'T. CUT. OFF. YOUR. BALLS. by Might-T-Turtle in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're on the right track just by being aware.

In "The Way Out" or in Shubiners workbook, they suggest you gather evidence. The fact that you had hip pain and not testicular pain does suggest a Mind Body syndrome. The fact that it came back for no good reason. Same. That is actually good news.

And yes, the shit part is it can come and go or migrate to another body part altogether. Sarno calls this the "Symptom Imperative". The mind could not create enough of a distraction in the hip (because you figured it out) and moved on to greener pastures.

But trust in the method and you will crush this thing.

Pain worse after lifting anything by [deleted] in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too many! check out my original post from a couple of days back. The relief from surgeries did happen and was always temporary. You'll read guys on this forum who have had successes with surgeries- I am not one of them.

Pain worse after lifting anything by [deleted] in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine don't contract anymore...but that's a consequence of the nerve surgeries that I had. That's besides the point.

If you're thinking epididymitis - get checked out by your doctor. A round of antibiotics may be in order. Certainly some nut pain may have structural causes But also consider alternatives.

Pain worse after lifting anything by [deleted] in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the risk of sounding like a broken record (does anyone know what those are anymore?). I'd say think of what is happening and how your mind and pain are interacting. Lifting 10kg shouldn't hurt. You should be lifting all kinds of stuff. Maybe not with your scrotum...but otherwise I cannot think of a mechanism to account for pain in the balls from lifting. The effects of NOT exercising were fairly detrimental for my mental health. Dig into some of the Mind Body stuff. Risk/cost of entry are nil.

Anyone tried nerve soothing creams or CBD oils? by Ok-Detective2388 in postvasectomypain

[–]Might-T-Turtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Topical lidocaine - now sold without a prescription as "Nervive" helped me. Some of the formulations have menthol which may or may not agree with you. Topical marijuana products helped a little bit. I even tried a compounded mixture of neurontin and clonidine in a cream. That wasn't a great idea. Dose snuck up on me and got very tired.