 [ Symptoms ] i work and live overseas how does this act effecr me  i live and work overseas i also have pay into a state health care system outside the us since my company is based in wyoming how will the affordable care act effect me [ Disease ] it might take several weeks for the tenderness to disappear whilst you should rest for a week resting supporting the scrotum with an athletic strap applying ice packs and taking pain medication can help relieve discomfort it is not recommended to get involved in work tomorrow