I had a hernia operation 7 or 8 years ago. i was numb until about a year ago and now i have a lot of pain and discomfort . it hurts the most in the morning when i have held my urine overnight and when i ejaculate. why?

You : You did not specify what type of hernia or repair, however the most important thing to know is that hernias can recur. You may have developed another one. In any event, your symptoms most definitely warrant a trip to your physician.

I : I agree with dr. Balog. There are a number of potential causes for your symptoms. Therefore, a complete physical exam, possible diagnostic imaging and a understanding of your previous surgery are important for giving you a reasonable and educated answer. You should seek out a good physician / surgeon in your area.

Nonspecific: Those symptoms don't point to a specific diagnosis, and are unlikely related to the hernia repair, but details of the hernia repair might help make that determination. Sounds more like a genitourinary problem, and maybe a urologist would be the best place to start. Hope it gets better.