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Title: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: Ralph72 on December 06, 2015, 06:12:29 PM
My situation has gotten a lot worse over the last 6 mos, going from a minor bend to huge hourglass and a 30 deg upward bend, with glans unable to get hard anymore. I've tried Pentox but it made me really sick and so instead I've been on supplements which help the blood flow, and they do help with daily erections. I'm still able to have intercourse but it's getting very difficult without my partner being very careful and not being able to enjoy herself. My doctor wants to do the verapmil injections but in my mind I'm wondering if it might just make things worse. I had them scheduled for tomorrow but I'm getting cold feet and will probably cancel. He said my bend isn't enough to be approved for Xiaflex, but it looks like 30 degrees to me. He then told me the only other option is surgery/prosthesis and I about threw up in the office.

Does Verapimil help hourglass cases? Does Xiaflex seem to have better outcomes than Verapimil? I realize some people here have it worse than me but suicidal would be an understatement at this point.
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: LWillisjr on December 06, 2015, 07:44:17 PM
It's difficult to say what will help you or not help you. Some respond to Verapamil, some don't. i was to the point of being willing to try anything that would potentially help me.
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: Pfract on December 06, 2015, 11:46:40 PM
Maybe you could try going to another doctor?try to stay calm, no matter how hard it is!
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: foreveryoung on January 13, 2016, 08:51:51 PM
I had a ~65 deg bend to the left.  Had six Verapmil injections[starting Spring '15], 1 every 2 weeks then took a break[partly do to my vacation schedule].  Then restarted with six more injections.  Conclusion: The bend was still there upon erection BUT the 'plaque' was 'plyable', i.e. it bent back toward straight upon penetration.  Thus, the issue was functionally and substantially reduced.
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: skunkworks on January 13, 2016, 11:07:06 PM
I'm starting to think verapamil with traction or even VED might be worthwhile, due to hte plaque softening, but not the injections by itself.
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: Pey-penis on January 15, 2016, 09:40:11 AM
So let's refer to the sources. Verapamil is L-type calcium channel blocker and vasodilator. In the case of Peyronies it can be used to improve blood flow by expanding blood vessels and blocking the process of tissue calcification.
From this description it follows that it can be helpful.
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: skunkworks on January 15, 2016, 10:21:33 AM
And yet no study using verapimil alone has shown positive effect on Peyronie's.
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: Pey-penis on January 15, 2016, 11:03:47 AM
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In which variant of the disease?
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: csm101 on May 02, 2016, 12:18:44 PM
I was just recommend the same treatment. I hope it works or at least reduced pain and the curve upwards.
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: james1947 on May 03, 2016, 12:16:03 AM
csm101

How old is your doctor?
Verapamil injections are a stone age treatment ???
Yes, I know also myself from there ;D but checkout with an other doctor also

James
Title: Re: Doc recommends Verapimil injections? Fear
Post by: csm101 on May 03, 2016, 04:53:22 PM
Hey James, I'm on PAV ++ other supplements I guess this is the next step....and yep he's old