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    Default Very weird abs pain - NSFW

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    So I've had this very annoying weird pain since December.

    It feels like a burning line while the abdominals contract at a certain angle. Sometimes it takes 1-2 seconds to start hurting, and it stops when I stop the exercice. However, it's really unbearable and it's definitely more than just a slight discomfort, it's one of these pains where your body is saying "you'll snap your shit if you keep doing this".
    I feel it when I do hollow holds and many other ab exercices, even at the end position while doing the row machine.

    At first I thought it might be a hernia but it doesn't really feel like my inguinal hernia. First, it's not located at the same place : I feel my inguinal hernia right next to my dick as well as in by testicle, and I feel discomfort at random times during the day (and mostly when I am holding in a heavy shit), while the "new pain" is on the other side, and is right between where the abs and the pubic region meet (instead of the groin).

    I have represented the ab pain in red, and the inguinal hernia in light blue.


    Also, as I said, it only hurts DURING the ab contraction and mostly at particular angles (altho I also feel it when doing planks or L-sits where the torso is upright, and I feel it A LOT when I try one-arm push-ups). I have been told that it's most likely a muscle tear (since I have weak abs to begin with) but it's been 6 months and it's just as present (not better nor worse) so I don't believe it.

    I don't know how I got it, but it might have appeared after I attempted a 1RM deadlift. I have only done RDL before and I attempted a 1RM attempt the first time I tried classic deadlifts (my 3x5 RDL weight is the same as the 1RM deadlift I did).

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    I'll go to the doctor again but I doubt they'll be of any help.


    UPDATE: Two days ago I tried doing some hollow holds, and it didn't hurt at first so I did two sets, and at the third set I felt the pain again, but this time, it's been following me after I have finished the set (in other words, I still feel it even if I am sitting on the computer).

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    It's probably a hernia, but not inguinal. Get an opinion from an abdominal surgeon this time.

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    How the fuck did you get a picture of me?!?

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    ...and quit crossfit for a while.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    It's probably a hernia, but not inguinal. Get an opinion from an abdominal surgeon this time.
    Yep, My hernia was almost exactly where you described and marked with red, except on the left side. Very similar symptoms as well.

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    This sounds a lot like the problem I've been having and looks like it's in the same spot. I posted about it here http://startingstrength.com/resource...ad.php?t=39395

    The pain usually responded to movement so I figured it was a hernia or a strain.

    After months of going to doctors they finally found signs of a peptic ulcer in an x-ray. Just something to think about if the next person you see is unable to diagnose.

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    I think it's just an excuse to stick a picture of a penis on here...

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    Nice weiner.

    wtf....

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    Quote Originally Posted by MattJ.D. View Post
    How the fuck did you get a picture of me?!?
    You have a short penis too?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DanaWhicker View Post
    Yep, My hernia was almost exactly where you described and marked with red, except on the left side. Very similar symptoms as well.
    "Was" ? Can you please share your story?

    Quote Originally Posted by Corrie View Post
    This sounds a lot like the problem I've been having and looks like it's in the same spot. I posted about it here http://startingstrength.com/resource...ad.php?t=39395

    The pain usually responded to movement so I figured it was a hernia or a strain.

    After months of going to doctors they finally found signs of a peptic ulcer in an x-ray. Just something to think about if the next person you see is unable to diagnose.
    Jesus Christ, this peptic ulcer is scaring the living shit out of me.

    Do you have any news, Corrie?

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