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Originally Posted by Disc replacement 2015
I have had lots of groin issues. I'd strongly suggest that you make sure your hip is checked out as it can refer into the groin and pelvis. In my case, intermittent tingling has been attributed to a possible labral tear. I also had genital issues caused by surgery at l5-s1, but they resolved (burning, urination problems) and I talked a bit about that in my post op post.
good luck
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Here is an update on my groin pain. After the ultrasound and CT scan, I had an x-ray of the hip and a lumbar MRI. I was examined by both a sports medicine specialist as well as an orthopedic surgeon. They assessed my hip and ruled it out as the cause. They both recommended PT (Physical Therapy). I had my ADR surgeon (Dr. Bierstedt) examine the MRI. Both he and my local radiologist did not find any problem in the MRI (in general or specific to my groin).
I then started PT and they were able to replicate the pain & sensitivities. They identified soft tissue - specifically my hip flexor, possibly gracilis. The pelvic floor muscles were weak. As a result of time (~6 weeks), some strong prescription anti-inflamatories as well as beginning PT, my symptoms started to dissipate.
Another pain medicine doctor told me that in addition to having a low-level constant pain, I could have experienced strong, debilitating pain (like a charlyhorse) as a result of muscle spasms that were the result of the body trying to protect itself. As it were these latter episodes that caused me to seek medical attention in the first place, it made sense that my pain was soft tissue alone (i.e. muscle, tendon, ligament).
I have now had ~3 weeks of PT and almost 2 months out from when the symptoms began. In addition to feeling 95% better, I am pleased that all the docs together gave me a "clean bill of health". My surgeon confirmed that I am doing well >3 years after surgery. I have no urological issues, no kidney stones, no hernia and my hip is healthy. Good news all around.