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[TheCurveBall]

*Age? 46

*What did your medical doctor conclude? Peyronies

*How long have you had symptoms? Almost 1 year.

*What are your symptoms? Curve, about 35-40 degrees upward, more towards the head. Reduced length due to the curve. Slight narrowing.

*What treatments have you tried and what were the results? At first I tried ice. The Urologist told me they will not do anything until there is absolutely no pain or discomfort associated with erection. He told me not to waist any time with Vitamin E or anything else, they don't work. I tried some manual traction but I don't think it was helping, maybe even hurting some. I have been applying liberal amounts of African Shea Butter. We will see if that helps. It penetrates well and is high in Vitamin E so who knows.

*Do you have insurance or means to get medical treatment? Yes, I upgraded to a better plan during open enrollment a few months ago, the specialist visits were getting really expensive.

*where are you in dealing with the psychological aspects of Peyronies Disease? One day at a time, some days are better than others.

*Are you in a relationship? Yes,  it is complicated but I am in one. sadly we don't have sex very often.

I broke my dick while riding a bucking horse. I remember the pain when the ride was over. I didn't think anything about it. I have been racked before, but not like this. Over the passing weeks and months I slowly felt some pain during erections, didn't think much about it. Then felt the plaques, then the curve, pretty straight forward. I am sure this is what caused it, the bulk of the plaque is where the acute injury to the penis was.

I feel like I might try a traction device and Xiaflex. If that doesn't work I will probably save up for surgery.

I am not over weight. I have no underlying health conditions. I eat well. I sleep well. I exercise. I take no medications.

I am a recovering alcoholic. 3 years sober.

I have been on a clean, mostly whole foods, anti-inflammation diet for almost 3 years. If not, maybe it would be worse? Who knows.

I started taking a small dose (5,000 IU) of Vitamin D daily during the Pandemic. Maybe that didn't help either, who knows. I have considered private testing for serum levels of Vitmain D and Calcium to make sure it is not getting out of balance.

[PeyroniKirai]

Hello TheCurveBall,
Thanks for the detailed post and welcome to the Forum.  Some of us have found that Vitamin E seems to help, despite what your doctor said.  One capsule a day of 200-400 IUs is inexpensive, it won't hurt you, it might help the Peyronie's, and it may also have other health benefits so for all those reasons I take it myself.  It's something that's harmless and that you can do yourself.
  I hope you find support through our Forum.
Best,
PK