I think one of the experienced doctors that we are aware of might have a discussion with you about it. There is a risk with anything, and a 30-degree curve is considered mild. So the discussion would be along the lines of is it worth taking any kind of risk for minimal improvement?

Quote from: LWillisjr on November 14, 2022, 09:28:03 AMSome doctors might have a minimum curve requirement before they will even offer the injection.

Super old post but, do you know why some doctors do this? I've seen this to be quite common, but, wouldn't a mild curve be an even better candidate?

I find it a bit ironic that doctors will say we can never get our original penis back, and yet when someone with a mild curve who could see complete straightening from xiaflex or even surgery comes forward, they wont take them in due to the curvature being mild. I understand risk vs reward but, still...

I have a mild curve myself, if I had no indentation I would've just gotten xiapex and forgotten about this all and moved on. Maybe even plication without degloving. Mild enough curve to straighten, but xiapex will make the indent worse if anything, and surgery wont fix it.

Hello gents! 

I had some fairly significant hematomas after just about every series of Xiaflex shots I had, including one a month after a shot (this hematoma wasn't near my injection sites mid-low shaft area, but up closer to the glans end during a slightly toothy BJ.  Ow).

Anyway, that all happened close to 5 months ago now,  but I still have some discoloration from the bruising in the skin below the glans, and under my penis, running down into my scrotum.   Like a drainage path for the blood that leaked in there. 

Have any of you experienced long term bruising discoloration like this?  My doc didn't have much to say about how long it will take to clear (or if it will). But I'm hoping it's going to, at some point.

Updating:  the bump I had has vanished, though it took over 5 months.

To be honest if you have had the disease for 9 years it is very unlikely the traction will help to the extent that you want it to. Most likely the plaques have already calcified and it is too late but you can always ask a doctor, or make a thread in the Dr Trost section on this forum and I am sure he would answer.

He's also the creator of the RestoreX device.

Anything applied to the penis is not going to penetrate deep enough into the lower layers. You would be better at trying other forms of treatment. Heat, traction and VED are a few to mention. Also Ibuprofen would be better internally than anything topically.

Well it is good you have an appointment with a Dr. You need to study the survival guide and educate yourself regarding peyronies and have a list of questions to ask your Dr. You may very well be healing from an injury either with peyronies being involved or not. Pain and curvatures are a sign that something is going on. Hopefully you can ask your Dr for an erect ultrasound to get a clear picture of what is happening.

Topical pain relievers will no do much for your penis. You should look into traction therapy and VED therapy. Educate yourself on these two things and be ready to bring it up with your Dr. Both of these can help in the prevention/healing of peyronies symptoms.

Cialis and other ED drugs are also usually prescribed because of their reducing inflammation and promoting erections. You should also try heat therapy as it does help with pain and swelling reduction. Also adopt the mindset that this battle is a marathon and not a sprint. Worry and anxiety needs to be kept at bay. If you adopt a strategy and you see some improvement keep with it.   
Mikel7

Wow.. that is encouraging news. Trying not to obsess about this one change I have experienced and hoping for the best. Thank s for that positive piece of infdrmation

Quote from: Kindafamous on April 21, 2024, 10:19:03 AMMy question is.. once even a small area of scar tissue has been found ,like with my case, does it ALWAYS progress into a much worse situation? Am I living on borrowed time?

TH

No it does not ALWAYS get worse. It may stay the same and never progress any further.

Hi!

I've been using Diclofenac/voltaren for a few days this week on the area where it hurts (left side of the penis near glans). I think it definitely helps with the swelling and pain, thankfully. But I started using it without consulting anyone nor checking in with my GP, and I'm unsure whether its safe to use on the penis or not. Does anyone know if it's ok?

For context, I'm currently debating whether I have acute stage peyronies or still recovering from some sort of mild fracture. Swelling, redness and ache/pain are the most recurring symptoms.