Back, Legs and Groin Pain?

Question

My father has had a recurring pain issue each December/January (when the weather gets colder) for the past 3 years and it usually doesn't subside until Spring. The pain is in the IDENTICAL areas each year. He gets a very sharp and chronic pain in his lower back which makes standing upright and walking difficult. The pain radiates into his testicles. Also, he has a nagging and throbbing pain in the front/outer part of his upper right thigh and similar pain in his lower left outer calf (top of right leg/bottom of left leg).

Any ideas regarding his health issue?

Needless to say he has sought medical attention. I'm comparing notes here.

Answer 1

sounds like arthritis,especially since he flares in the colder wetter months. I bet that he knows a day or two ahead of time that he will be aching and hurting soon. Arthritis sufferers are fantastic weather predictors. Does he also find it difficult to walk very far without his upper legs and hips hurting terribly? Spinal stenosis does that, and it basically means you are getting older and the joints are drying and rubbing against each other. Heat, rest are the best things I know to do. Unless the spinal canal is being affected, surgery would not be an option.

Answer 2

Yep try not asking people on the Internet and actually taking him to the doctor. If you want him around when you get older you should follow my advice and not try to have him diagnosed on the Internet by none professionals who have no formal medical training. TAKE HIM TO THE DOCTOR ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!