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Old 08-20-18 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WizardOfBoz
Well, first, if this is the first time in many years you have been riding, it's probably some sort of physical thing from the bike. You also may want to ask the LBS to check the fit and setup of your bike. And check your cycling pants. Loose ones can allow things to get twisted up.

That said, this also could be the biking activity drawing attention to something else. If your testicles are important to you, see a doctor. Else, take the advice of others here who have
1) likely no medical degree
2) have not done a physical exam and have no test results
3) may be prejudiced by there own experience, which may have completely different causes that your issue

Seriously. Steve Jobs trolled the internet for new-age miracle cures for a cancer that was eminently treatable, with a high likelihood of success, using conventional therapies. This delayed him getting the standard treatment, and this delay killed him. See a doc!

You ever go to the doctor with something as vague as that? I have, and they usually say "sounds like you did something on ____, I wouldn't worry about it." That's why I suggested quickly ruling out the likely suspects before you go to the doctor. Nowhere did I suggest ignore it for years while you treat it with loganberries. He's not going to keel over from something if he takes a couple days to see if he can sort it out before running in to the doctor.
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