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[MikeyA]

Hey everyone,
Finding it a bit difficult to navigate in here.
I am aged 71 and living in Perth, Western Australia.
I've had peyronies now for about 4 years and it has got progressively worse in that time and has become very distressing and depressing.
I told my GP who has referred me to a urologist at sir Charles gairdner hospital, however that was 2 years ago and I have received "acceptance" from them but no appointment yet.
I have been reading about "red light therapy" and would like to hear from anyone who has used this therapy and also whether it is beneficial as it is an expensive piece of equipment to purchase.
My symptoms have now become "acute" and the "kink" in my penis really life affecting.
This is really depressing me now

[Mikel7]

Welcome MikeA to the forum. The first line of business is would you please fill out your signature line -->Signature Line . This gives other members a quick history about your condition and you will get a better response to your posts. Then you need to download and read our survival guide -->Survival Guide . This is our comprehensive list regarding peyronies and it's different treatments.

So how did your peyronies start? Are you in any pain? Do you have regular nighttime erections? Have you measured your bend in your penis as to what degree of curvature that you have? You need to keep a written record of your symptoms and when and how they progressed so you can share them with your DR.

Two years and now you are finally just receiving your acceptance and that is not even with an appointment. That is awful! I am not educated on your healthcare system and how it works. Is there any other way of seeing a Dr faster?

You need to look into trying traction and VED therapy. I would steer clear of red light therapy. I don't think anyone has ever been helped with it. Now I do know from experience that heat therapy does promote healing and improve blood flow. There have been studies with it's success.

You can also look into taking Cialis or like drug to help with erections. This will also help with inflammation and bringing in fresh oxygenated blood.

The fact that you are here is proof that you are doing something proactive. You will make it through this. Continue to educate yourself and compose a list of questions for your upcoming Dr visit. Also you need to adopt the mindset that this is a marathon and not a sprint. Don't let worry and anxiety get a hold on you.  

Mikel7


 

[Aussiemale]

Hi Mikey A. I'm on Perth as well..... The public health care system is not going to do anything for your Peyronies sorry mate.

You need to see a private Urologist.....They will see you within a few weeks and if they deem you need an operation then they will book you in a few weeks from your consult. Assuming you have private health insurance if course and that Urology is covered by it.

Otherwise if you dont have private health insurance, take it out now and wait the 12 months waiting period because I know that the public system is not going to offer you an operation. Thats reserved for other conditions.