New 'overnight' case...

[BritInFrance]

Hi,

I'm British but living in France. I'm 45 years old and do not have an active sex life other than with myself... (ahem)

I'm on a lot of medication for psychiatric conditions that reduce libido greatly, however, my case seemed to appear very quickly (although it may have taken a couple of weeks before I noticed). I have no recollection of an injury that could have caused damage.

Upon noticing an indentation and curvature to the right, I took some pictures (at rest and erect) and consulted my doctor (as I've been having prostate issues due to my other medication, I've no qualms about such things any more!). He confirmed there was definitely an issue and I'm seeing my urologist in a month's time.

To be honest, due to other issues in my life (I've been having to eliminate a highly-addictive medication rather abruptly over the past week and my mind has been elsewhere) the condition hasn't been worrying me until today when I noticed some pain after masturbating. It's by no means excruciating and seems to be eased with ibuprofen (also, the medication I've been withdrawing from is known for 'heightening' pain sensors in the brain during withdrawals, so that may not be helping matters).

I guess I just want to off-load a bit - after 10 years of celibacy, I was just about to 're-launch' myself on the market and now I find myself with a condition that I don't particularly want to have to 'display'. I'm also worried about how bad it's going to get, it already seems to have worsened, if only very mildly, since I saw my doctor at the beginning of May.

Well, that's me. Not that I'd wish this on anyone, it's nice not to feel alone!

Cheers.

[Jonbinspain]

You need a diagnosis. If it is Peyronie's, it needs treating quickly, if they tell you to wait, do not listen - waiting is the very worst thing you can do. This disease very rarely resolves itself spontaneously. The same app,ues to the old Vit E fob off, it's a sure sign that your Uro either has very limited knowledge of Peyronies, or doesn't care. Either way, not good!

Have you been taking Beta Blockers by any chance?  

In the meantime, read all you can here. Forewarned is forearmed. Don't be afraid to ask question, if you don't like the answers, find another Urologist.

[james1947]

BritInFrance

The doctor that diagnosed you, didn't give you any treatment?

James

[BritInFrance]

Hi,

Thanks to Jonbinspain and James for your comments.

My general doctor just told me to make an appointment with my usual urologist (who has been treating me for prostate enlargement). He seemed to be convinced by my photos that it was Peyronie's but, clearly, I need confirmation of that. He really didn't seem to think there was any 'rush' - needless to say, I've made an appointment anyway and will be seeing my urologist the third week in June.

I'm currently on a massive cocktail of drugs for bi-polar and a number of other conditions: Lamictal (for bi-polar), Valium and Lysanxia (for associated anxiety), Lanzoprazole (for stomach acid), Levothyrox (for an under-active thyroid), Pulmicort (for asthma), Lamsulosine (for enlarged prostate) - unfortunately, I come from a family of many inherited illnesses...

Lamsulosine is, I believe, an Alpha-blocker - not sure how that differs from a beta blocker other than (as I understand it) it reacts on the prostate to prevent normal testosterone transforming into a more 'aggressive' form of testosterone that enlarges the prostate (I think... to be honest, it's working so I've not looked into the treatment in detail).

One useful thing in France is that you can pretty much go to any doctor you choose and as I live in a large city, there's plenty of choice. If I get the feeling my urologist doesn't have the right experience, I can change and I've got a friend who works in the health sector who has many contacts and should be able to help me if necessary.

So, as it stands, I'm not on any treatment aimed at Peyronie's but I'm guessing my general doctor would rather wait for confirmation and it will be my urologist who prescribes. The normal practice in France is to pump you full of drugs, no matter how expensive (see above!) so I don't think that will be an issue. Also, once you've had an initial consultation (unfortunately, I had an appointment for within 2 weeks of seeing my doctor but had to cancel), the system works pretty quickly.

I will take your advice, Jonbinspain, and read as much as I can before going. There does seem to be a wide range of possible treatments so I'll have to do my homework.

Again, many thanks to you both for replying,
Michael

[BritInFrance]

Hi again,

I just remembered a couple of questions I had that I forgot to ask previously.

I tend to wear close-fitting boxer-briefs and 'dress' to the right.

As my indentation is on the right and so pulling my erection to the right, I wondered if I should start dressing to the left just as an initial measure to potentially 'stretch' my penis in that direction (stretching in the opposite direction to the indentation/contraction).

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Also, my prostate treatment can have two possible, major side-effects: either impotence or particularly firm erections, possibly even priapism. In my case, I initially had extremely firm, slightly painful erections that have now returned to a more normal state. I wonder if it was during the phase of firm/slightly painful erections that some damage may have occurred? I didn't notice anything at the time but that was a couple of months ago - so maybe something was going on and my case isn't so 'overnight' as I thought.

I wonder if anyone else has had a combined prostate/peyronie's issue... I'll scour the forums but if anyone has heard of such cases, perhaps that would be useful information for my urologist?

Cheers,
Michael

[Jonbinspain]

Yes, anything that, without using undue force or pressure, pulls the penis in the opposite direction to the curve can be helpful.

I think the problem most likely arose through one of, or the cocktail of drugs you're on. The reason I asked about Beta Blockers is because they were the trigger for the onset of my own problem. Also, low testosterone has been linked to Peyronie's disease.

The Urologist should send yiu for an ultrascan to determine the extent of the plaque and if there is any calcification.