Have you ever retained so much water in your testicles that you could barely walk?

Question

This isn't a joke. My husband is retaining water from a kidney problem and/or allergic reaction (hereditary angio-edema). He is totally bloated all over, but the worst is that his testicles are about six times the normal size. It is painful and hard to walk. He knows that changing positions helps a little bit, as well as elevating the area with a pillow, but he is still suffering. If anyone has ever had a problem like this, did you come up with any other ways to alleviate the discomfort and make it easier to get around?

He just got out of the hospital. His doctors know about it. He's on some meds, but it will take time.

Answer 1

Ouch! Poor fellow. I don't know anything from personal experience, but here's a site with a little information that might help:
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Fluid_retention?OpenDocument
The most useful sections appear to be closer to the end than they are to the beginning, so read it. It said something about support stockings. You might try that if he can stand to have his testicles touched. Briefs might work too. It also says to have him lie down with his legs higher than his head. That sounds like a good idea too, because the weight of his blood will be away from his testicles. Good luck!

Answer 2

Uh, don't you think he needs to go to the hospital????