If you're having pain...

[Lithium]

alright, i'm posting this as a warning to other guys here.

if you're having pain "down there" (testicles, etc,) don't wait for it to pass.
get it checked out.

it could be a number of things, or it might not be anything at all.
but, it's better to go get checked out, even if it's embarrasing, than to be sorry later.

i waited for over a year before i finally realized that i needed to get medical attention
and now, i might be sterile.
and... that might not be the worst of it.

so, basically, if you're having pain that doesn't seem normal, DON'T wait for it to pass.
go get checked out, even if it turns out to pass in the end.

[rok.my.sox]

Good Post. Rep +. I think this should be stickied for a little while.

[Jupiter Love]

Agreed.


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[Patchy]

Thats very good advice...I hope everyone on the forum takes notice of this thread!

[tmkf]

i agree! nd what is rep+ ?

[rok.my.sox]

Adding positive reputation (see my sig).

[BBecker]

Good Topic. Rep +

[Underground_Network]

Great idea, this is huge, I think its important that people (especially newer users) on VT know that if they thinks something wrong, they shouldn't just start a thread about it and then talk about they're afraid of telling their parents or afraid of the doctor. They should realize that if there's seriously something wrong down there, there's no harm in going to the doctor. REP + :P

[notsure101]

alright, i'm posting this as a warning to other guys here.

if you're having pain "down there" (testicles, etc,) don't wait for it to pass.
get it checked out.

it could be a number of things, or it might not be anything at all.
but, it's better to go get checked out, even if it's embarrasing, than to be sorry later.

i waited for over a year before i finally realized that i needed to get medical attention
and now, i might be sterile.
and... that might not be the worst of it.

so, basically, if you're having pain that doesn't seem normal, DON'T wait for it to pass.
go get checked out, even if it turns out to pass in the end.

good advice

[rok.my.sox]

David, you owe me one, I started the giving rep trend here xD

[free2bme]

if you r to embarressed to tell your parents there are ways to get around them knowing jst tell um u think that u need a strep test and go to the doc and when u get there jst tell the doc he/she wont tell ur parents and he/she will find a way 2 help u

[Maverick]

if you r to embarressed to tell your parents there are ways to get around them knowing jst tell um u think that u need a strep test and go to the doc and when u get there jst tell the doc he/she wont tell ur parents and he/she will find a way 2 help u
Hiding from your parents isn't a good idea. They'll find out eventually. It isn't the world if they know.

[sunsings]

good to know

[Charlie B. Barkin]

Yeah good post man. It's always good to tell that to people

[free2bme]

Hiding from your parents isn't a good idea. They'll find out eventually. It isn't the world if they know.

yes they may find out eventualy but you might wana let it on to them slowly
my mom (whos a doc) helps people about breaking things 2 there parents

[Maverick]

yes they may find out eventualy but you might wana let it on to them slowly
my mom (whos a doc) helps people about breaking things 2 there parents
What exactly is the big deal? You have a problem with your body/health so you tell them so they can help you or get you the help you need. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. You just tell them directly - there isn't much to it.

[free2bme]

it CAN be embarassing

of course it also depends on your parents

mine are open so its fine but better to tell u doc then no one at all

[Maverick]

it CAN be embarassing

of course it also depends on your parents

mine are open so its fine but better to tell u doc then no one at all
It can embarrassing be but you'll just have to suck it up and get over it. Life and future that's on the line. You can't just walk into a doctor's office and expect treatment. Most teens can't even drive and to see your doctor you need to pay a fee (usually) and present your insurance card and because you are a minor a parent needs to be present. You can't just do it on your own. No one here is an adult so parents need to be told. Don't tell people otherwise.

[A.J.]

agreed you always nee to make surer you ok

[whitecar]

yep... you gotta get that stuff checked out so u can be sure ur okay...

[wazzler7999]

yah



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[attax]

good job!!! lol rep+

[Maverick]

I'm gonna unsticky this now so the forum isn't cluttered with so many of them, but I did add this info to the Puberty FAQ Announcement so people will still be able to read it and this doesn't get lost. Thanks David for sharing your story.