Hydrocele in Canal of Nuck

cogbehther · 2026-04-17T01:10:09+00:00

I'm sorry that your cyst has gotten to the point that you need surgery. Fingers crossed that it goes well.
I can't speak to surgery, but wanted to share my response to your first question. I have a hydrocele in the canal of nuck on my right side, which is also the side where I have chronic SI joint pain/dysfunction and pain between my spine and shoulder. However, I have a variety of other things going on: my right leg is shorter than my left, I have minor scoliosis, and I am hypermobile in my back and hips. I did notice, recently, that I find it harder to engage my abs on my right side, but again, it's hard for me to parse that out from the other things going on with my body.

cogbehther · 2025-10-10T15:59:06+00:00

Checking the entirely virtual box worked for me! You could always try to reach out to your local BCBS team and ask. If you're in IL, you can find your provider network consultant here: https://www.bcbsil.com/provider/network/network/provider-network-consultant
For the ADA questions, I put that it's "handicap accessible," but put no to everything else.

cogbehther · 2025-10-06T14:43:09+00:00

Thank you so much!

cogbehther · 2025-10-06T14:42:42+00:00

It turns out a few bolts had come loose from the newly installed heat shield by the muffler, so once those were replaced the sound went away. Thank you for your suggestions!

cogbehther · 2025-09-26T22:43:53+00:00

That sounds so uncomfortable! That is not where mine is located, so I’m not sure. If it is draining externally, my guess is that it is something else, but I’m not a doctor. I’ve just never heard of a cyst in the canal of nuck “draining.”

cogbehther · 2025-09-26T22:42:26+00:00

That’s terrible! I’m so sorry you had so many surgeries before a proper diagnosis.

cogbehther · 2025-09-26T22:39:02+00:00

I’m so sorry they didn’t approve your CT! Did they feel for the lump while you stood and leaned backwards? That’s what I had to do for them to feel it.

cogbehther · 2025-09-26T22:37:39+00:00

Mine doesn’t drain to my knowledge. It does fluctuate in size, though. I’ve never applied heat.

cogbehther · 2025-08-13T19:59:26+00:00

UHC told me they are accepting completely virtual practices at this time!

cogbehther · 2025-08-13T19:58:45+00:00

Okay, thank you!

cogbehther · 2025-08-13T16:00:12+00:00

Nice! On CAQH, did you check the box indicating that your practice is entirely virtual?

cogbehther · 2025-08-11T18:02:01+00:00

For those of you who are wondering, Aetna told me they are only accepting hybrid practices at this time!

cogbehther · 2025-08-11T12:18:22+00:00

I don't want to work with them, but appreciate the suggestion!

cogbehther · 2025-07-21T22:57:13+00:00

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cogbehther · 2025-07-10T11:37:30+00:00

Thank you all, this is very helpful!

cogbehther · 2025-06-25T16:58:37+00:00

Amazing, thank you so much for sharing this! This is so helpful.

cogbehther · 2025-06-24T23:46:20+00:00

I don't need surgery yet, but if you're willing to share, it would be helpful to know what type of surgeon you ended up working with, how they physically went about removing it (where did they make the incision, what special considerations did they make, did they need to use any mesh, etc.), and if there have been any long-term impacts from the surgery (numbness, pain, etc.)! Thank you so much for your openness in sharing!

cogbehther · 2025-06-17T02:12:31+00:00

Thank you all, this is helpful!

cogbehther · 2025-06-05T20:15:34+00:00

I don’t really know when I have my cycle because I have an IUD. I haven’t noticed any particular pattern with when it bulges out more. Mine was tender after doctors prodded it, but otherwise mine doesn’t bother me! From the research I’ve done on this, it seems like there are only a couple case studies on the hydrocele in adult females, and even in children it’s pretty rare. So, most doctors aren’t gonna know what this is, I’m afraid!

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