M29.

Dealing with chronic epididymitis for 2 years now after it started shortly after taking my 2nd COVID vaccine in June 2021 (AstraZeneca in the UK). Was 27 at the time, completely healthy prior to that and no lifestyle changes around that time either. AZ was quickly pulled off the UK market - no wonder since I am hard evidence of the devastating effects it can have on one's body.

- Been to 4 different urologists, including private ones and in different countries - none of which being able to help despite sending me away on antibiotics.

- Done several urine/semen culture tests - negative for STD's (been with the same partner for 12 years now anyway, so I knew it wouldn't be a bacterial cause even before doing them).

- Done five ultrasounds - again in private hospitals and in different countries - none of which showing any hydrocele, varicocele, cysts or tumors. Heck, the last one didn't even show inflammation, despite my right testicle being swollen.

- Done 2 one-month courses of antibiotics - Ofloxacin in June 2022 and Bactrim + Tamsulosin February 2023 (as the last urologist I saw checked my prostate and diagnosed me with prostatitis). Neither of the antibiotics did anything, besides Bactrim further messing up my (already) fatty liver. Did 3 months of amitriptyline as well - no relief.

- Done multiple supplements - Turmeric, Quercetin, CoQ10, Saw Palmetto, Nattokinase - no help.

- Done pelvic floor stretches - no relief.

- Sperm count test in August 2021 - extremely low levels. I was born with undescended testicles and had surgery very late (when I was 3-4), which could've contributed to that. It never caused me any pain or problems all my life, though. There could be correlation between that surgery and the vaccine "hitting" me down there, but none of the urologists could provide any answers.

Symptoms include pain and swelling in the right testicle (especially after ejaculation), as well as redness and itching. I caught COVID in December 2022 and left testicle also inflamed and has remained that way since then. Seems to be surface level pain and no dull or constant one. Only thing that relieves it are hot showers.

Recently did ana ANA test and came positive for something autoimmune going on (1:320, homogeneous). Further ENA/ds-DNA tests ruled out any of the major diseases and negative ANCA ruled out vasculitis. The only thing left that I can think of is potential autoimmune orchitis.

Any idea on what to do? I am in pain every day and filled with constant regret over taking the vaccine.

Many thanks.