Introduction from North of Seattle

[druid]

Hi All,
I am in my mid 50s. Without any warning signs I was aware of, I woke up one morning in Sept 2020 and noticed my erection was pointing at an ~30-40 degree angle. Wow. Talk about a surprise.

In December 2020 I went to my GP who felt scar tissue (I believe) and thought Peyronies so suggested a urologist. I am looking into getting an appointment now. The angle hasn't increased as far as I can tell. At times the indentation feels like it is getting shallower. Admittedly I could be experiencing wishful thinking.

My sex life over the years has typically been very active barring the occasional dry period. There have been times where my penis may have bent during sex. Incidents were likely from inserting before fully erect or her on top and descending while not on a safe glide path. Until that Sept morning though I never noticed any kind of resulting injury. Maybe a build up over time? I am wondering if I rolled over onto my erection that day and injured myself in my sleep.

Intercourse post Sept isn't generally painful.  Occasionally I can feel what I would describe as a stretch which once was intense to the point of momentary pain. I am still surprised by the angle of bend. It's isn't something I am accepting as my new normal. And I could swear my penis is a little shorter. Which my wife also observes. We are being much more conscious of using extra lubrication, angle of approach during intercourse, and degree of hardness.

I do wonder about a genetic component. Both my father and grandfather are deceased and I am reluctant to ask my mother or step mother about this issue. The other thing is I have had frozen shoulders in the past. Both right and left shoulder were affected. I wonder if there is any link or similarity between the conditions.

What an unexpected life experience. Thank you for all the resources. I very much appreciate being able to read how others are managing.

Thanks!

[Hawk]

There is at least an apocryphal connection between frozen shoulder and Peyronies Disease.  There is a documented connection between Dupuytren's Contracture and Ledderhose disease with Peyronies Disease.  To be sly, you could ask about those.

Regardless of who had it, you have it now, and it does not sound like the result of any detected injury.  It happened suddenly, so cumulative issues did not cause it.  You either had a micro-trauma you missed or, more likely, you have a predisposition and something in your system was just right to trigger it.  All of this is pretty academic.  The important thing now is to get up to speed on your course of action.  It is critical that you read this until every sentence sinks in.  It is dense with information. https://www.peyroniesforum.net/index.php/topic,3180.0.html

We are here to help.  The goal is to stop the progression.  Reverse symptoms if possible, and make sure this does not take a toll on you psychologically, especially on your marriage.


Hawk
PS: Apparently you have been lurking since you already did your signature line.  I wish I had a prize to bestow upon you.  You are in the top .05% of new members.

[druid]

Hawk, All this great information is prize enough. I have printed and am studying the page at that link. It is very helpful.

As health issues go this one is rather motivating! Waiting for the referral from my GP at the moment. Looks like researching specialists on my own wouldn't hurt either.

Beyond that my initial plan is to do what I can. Supplements, diet, other alternative approaches, and making sure I have my blood flowing daily look like what I can do right now.

The psychology is hard to describe. Everything is good at home and sex is still mutually enjoyable. Something about having a bent erection though still catches me off guard.

Lots of research to do here on the forum. And starting a shopping list, too. Thanks again.  

[NeoV]

Welcome! I'm also from north of Seattle.

I recommend traction immediately.

Frozen shoulder is a diabetic condition plain and simple, and Peyronie's / Dupuytren's as well in my strong opinion, even if your blood sugar seems fine.