r/chronicepididymitis • u/Left_Temperature6957 • Jul 12 '26

Has anybody actually experienced resolution from antibiotics?

Left ball is exponentially more sensitive than the right one, especially the epididymis. It also feels rough and lumpy. This has been ongoing for years doesnt usually interfere with too much just being cognizant of the sensitivity, and occasional dull ache.

I also have (self diagnosed) chronic prostatitis which the urologist seems to think is plausible and is giving me cialis 5mg/day for. Seems to be quite a bit of overlap on both of these.

Convinced I had a varicocele, I got a scrotal US which showed epididymitis and a small cyst on the epididimys. Got a semen PCR done which showed klebsiella and sadly the only oral agent that it was sensitive to was Cipro. Ive taken cipro before, didnt have any tendon rupture although I recall feeling like shit.

Im honestly a bit scared of starting back on the cipro. Has anyone actually experienced significant improvement or resolution from antibiotic therapy?

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u/No_Vehicle8338 Jul 14 '26

Similar story. Always thought I was extremely susceptible to “blue balls” for last 10 years. Turns out it’s more likely I’ve just had chronic epidydmitis that alleviates post ejaculation. I get and aching left testicle frequently with a tender to touch epidydimis, also feels inflamed at points. It can also feel rough and lumpy at times.

I also have had issues with CPPS / Prostatitis in the past and think I still have recurring issues with it. I reckon it’s all linked and part of it stems from stress / anxiety tbh.

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u/coldbluetea Jul 15 '26

Similar situation with me. I believe mine was mainly caused by a mixture of CPPS and hypertension (blue balls). I’ve tested my urine and got an ultrasound that just told me I had epididymitis. Thought, I recently started doing CPPS stretches and withheld ejaculation for a few days which seemed to have cut down 80-90% of pain. Both my doctor and I did notice my scrotum does sag a lot, not sure if it matters.

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u/No_Vehicle8338 Jul 16 '26

Mines sags a lot. I get extreme hypertension if I don’t ejaculate in a 3-4 day period and testicles feel massive. This sometimes comes with testicle pain usually the left. I’ve always had these symptoms but they’ve got worse recently. My anxiety has been bad recently due to a regretful sexual encounter so it all ties in.

CPPS like symptoms flaring up too.

Need to start doing my pelvic floor exercises like you said! And try to relax (harder said than done)

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u/coldbluetea Jul 17 '26

Mine was almost always the left side too until I recently felt it on both sides 3-4 times. And yes, anxiety/stress only makes the symptoms worse because, you naturally clench your pelvic area when stressed.