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[-] [email protected] 18 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I have genitofemoral neuralgia. According to my neurologist, my pain most closely resembles severe period cramps, and occasionally will manifest akin to childbirth.

Women are the stronger sex. Trust me.

[-] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Since I've had my IUD it's super sporadic and sometimes I kinda forget and then last week I wasn't even up trying to pass meds or lift patients or anything I was literally just sitting suicide watch and just doubled over in the chair wondering if I was about to involuntarily expel my IUD, the world's biggest shart, or both simultaneously. I wound up begging a coworker for a break and finding a bathroom off the unit to destroy.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago
[-] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Idk, I've had a vasectomy with no anesthesia.

But, there's really no standardized way to measure pain, so this conversation will always be moot.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Same here. They just did it in the office with a laser. Nothing in comparison. I have persistent lightning-like stabbing pain in one testicle. That’s what my neurologist likened to period cramps. It’s bananas that women can just go about their day in that condition. It’s way beyond distracting.

When I move the wrong way, the pain floods my entire groin, to the point of complete disorientation, visual white out, profound ringing in my ears, and freezing cold rippling chills throughout my body. I’ve almost passed out on several occasions.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

This is a great description of severe cramps. Please accept your honorary Period Enjoyer Certificate™ and also my condolences.

Hopefully they come up with a solution for yours, because the solution for mine was an IUD and it sounds like that one won't work for you.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you. Me too. I’m glad to hear you found a way to make your pain more manageable.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Your doctors have ruled out physiological causes of it?

[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

It was initially caused by crossing my legs the wrong way and pushing back while sitting in an office chair. I was then misdiagnosed and had a surgery that compounded the problem with adhesions. It’s been a rough five years.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Only someone strong would want to have another child after having gone through childbirth before.

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