Thanks for the info Dave33. I am definetly going to the things you suggested. On a regular basis I feel pretty much discomfort and tenderness like you mentioned. I have flare ups approx. every 3 to 6 months which are painful. Usually the pain radiates down my right leg and up my right side. During those flare ups I have no sex drive and definetly don't want to be touched there. That can be very frustrating. I have gotten along so long with the attitude that this is what I have to deal with....plus my doc says I have a hight pain threshold. But I still get frustrated and down about it at times. I can't immagine a worse place on the male body to suffer chronic pain for the rest of my life. There definetly needs to be some serious research given to this by the medical community. I pray your doctor visit has the results you hope for. Now, I just need a doctor in Michigan like that. Keep us posted.