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14-04-09, 22:41
Over the past 1.5 months or so, I've had some minor symptoms that I chalked up to a urinary tract infection or something of the like. Some pain/stinging when urinating, some odor, some feelings of being unable to empty completely, some lower back pain, etc.
Well, a few weeks ago, I saw the GP for my yearly physical. We discussed the vertigo I've dealt with, and some other little stuff that's been bugging me. I was good and took my checklist, so I was able to list all the little things that I've noticed, and get his reassurance. I had almost forgotten at the end of the visit to mention the urinary stuff. He asked if I had noticed any blood in my urine, and I said no, and he asked about whether this was constant or intermittent, etc. I called in to check, and was told the urinalysis came back all clear.
So...what might these symptoms be? The stinging/pain has lessened, but the lower back pain and some of the stopping/starting symptoms have come and gone. Also, I noticed some spots on my boxers; I thought perhaps I had somehow leaked a little urine, but the consistency seems a little more viscous (like semen, but I can't imagine how it'd be that!). The spots are small and a little damp, too small to get a good idea of what they are. I've not been able to see anything being discharged at the source of the problem, as it were, and I can't imagine how it'd be an STD, but what the heck is it?
The Dr's office said to come back if the symptoms kept up, but I feel as though going back to the Dr. so soon after my physical (and when I've been so good with my HA, generally) would be a bit of a defeat. At the same time, I don't want to let something go if it's going to bug me. Any ideas on what this might be, or advice on what I ought to do? I know the chances of some cancer or something serious are slim, but I also know the lower back/side pain and od feelings of moisture on my boxers would be enough to probably keep me a little worried.
Any thoughts?
Well, a few weeks ago, I saw the GP for my yearly physical. We discussed the vertigo I've dealt with, and some other little stuff that's been bugging me. I was good and took my checklist, so I was able to list all the little things that I've noticed, and get his reassurance. I had almost forgotten at the end of the visit to mention the urinary stuff. He asked if I had noticed any blood in my urine, and I said no, and he asked about whether this was constant or intermittent, etc. I called in to check, and was told the urinalysis came back all clear.
So...what might these symptoms be? The stinging/pain has lessened, but the lower back pain and some of the stopping/starting symptoms have come and gone. Also, I noticed some spots on my boxers; I thought perhaps I had somehow leaked a little urine, but the consistency seems a little more viscous (like semen, but I can't imagine how it'd be that!). The spots are small and a little damp, too small to get a good idea of what they are. I've not been able to see anything being discharged at the source of the problem, as it were, and I can't imagine how it'd be an STD, but what the heck is it?
The Dr's office said to come back if the symptoms kept up, but I feel as though going back to the Dr. so soon after my physical (and when I've been so good with my HA, generally) would be a bit of a defeat. At the same time, I don't want to let something go if it's going to bug me. Any ideas on what this might be, or advice on what I ought to do? I know the chances of some cancer or something serious are slim, but I also know the lower back/side pain and od feelings of moisture on my boxers would be enough to probably keep me a little worried.
Any thoughts?