How long post-hernia would you wait before seeing a urologist?

Question

I had inguinal (groin) hernia surgery 8 weeks ago. I am still feeling a burning pain in one pecific area where all my male anatomy meets, and it appears that the skin there protrudes on the side of one testicle (near the top) more than on the other side. Also, any running-type activity is impossible due to ongoing testicular pain that begins in that region and then goes through the area of the surgery and down my thigh.

My surgeon tries to be optimistic and keeps saying that he believes all of this is nerve-related. I saw him three weeks ago and a few days ago. He has prescribed neoruntin and basically has suggested I wait it out while exercising as much as possible. (He also said he has not seen good results with pain blockers.) He acknowledges that I should have felt fine by now and that I'm unfortunate.

Since all the pain is around the genitals, would you see a urologist? Would you give it more time before doing so?

Thanks for the answer. I'll be 40 this year. And the drug name is neurontin (gabapentin is the generic). I must have taken it recently when I came up with the creative splelleeng.

Answer 1

I take it your a young man,I'm sorry for your situation,my youngest son had two groin hernias when he was a baby,he's very well now.
Of course your surgeon is going to be optimistic,it's is work,no one likes their work questioned.
Is the name of that pill as you spelled it or is it neurontin,just asking.
He acknowledges that by now you should be fine and says this is nerve related,nerves in your body or you just being nervous about things.
Isn't it to bad he collected all that money and your an unfortunate.
Unless you have a drug history there is no reason why he can't prescribe a pain pill for short term use.
I believe it's time for a second opinion,sooner the better for you.
Please watch what you are doing,some things take time to heal some like me never do,good luck to you,all will be well.