Bendable plaque?

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leftleaningpeen

I have a question for other people with a bend between 0 and say about 40 degrees caused by plaque. Is it possible for you to bend the penis straight while erect. I ask this because I'm still coming to terms with whether what I have is truly Peyronies Disease as I have always had a degree of bending within my penis and the bend is gradual along the shaft as opposed to a bend occuring at a particular point. I clearly have an issue of some sort but I am able to bend the penis almost entirely straight as long as I apply mild force to it (mild as in not causing any discomfort or pain whatsoever). It will immediately return to its curved form afterwards, but from what I've read about the plaque caused by Peyronies Disease it seems as if this would not be possible if Peyronies Disease plaque was present.

Just curious is all, thanks guys :)

james1947

Leftleaningpeen

What you are describing is a curve and not bend. As you have mentioned, can be congenital or can be caused by a string like longitudinal plaque. I have one that is calcified and makes me an upward banana shape. If erected, I can't straiten it, if flaccid can.
I suppose your plaque is still enough soft and you need a treatment to keep it like that or soften it even more and not let it progress further to be harder and even calcified.

James
Age 71, Peyronies from Jan 2009 following penis fracture during sex. Severe ED.
Lost 2" length and a lot of girth. Late start, still VED, Cialis & Pentox helped. Prostate surgery 2014.
Got amazing support on the forum

leftleaningpeen

Thanks James, I'm not even sure if I have Peyronies as I have had a doppler which found good blood flow and an MRI that found no plaque. I do however have a severe issue of some kind that I am trying to get to the bottom of. Many people have told me I have the symptoms of a condition known as "hard flaccid". I am weary of this however as self diagnosis is rarely correct.

The issue of my curve is very much a congenital one, I believe, as I have had the bend for as long as I can remember.  My main concern is one of ED and a very hard flaccid, the whole penis literally becomes hard and feels retracted as it reduces in size. I can only tie the onset of it to a back injury I received while lifting heavy weights. It can on occasion return entirely to normal. It is truly bizarre and has stumped most of the urologists I have seen. One urologist told me I have the dubious honour of having an interesting issue.

My current urologist recommended "penile rehabilitation" using a VED so that is the next path I shall take using the 26 week protocol as a guide. During my most recent trip to the urologist he mentioned that my issues may be caused by a mild case of Peyronies Disease (due to a flaccid bend i seem to have inherited since the onset of the hard flaccid, the bend however disappears on the occasions that the flaccid returns to normal, such as when lying down). Sorry for the long reply, I'm just using this forum as a tool to pool data to help me in my search for an accurate diagnosis.

Much appreciated and all the best.

james1947

leftleaningpeen

My opinion is that you need to see a real Peyronies specialist and not a regular urologist like the one that told you have an interesting issue.
Each case is different so just a real specialist will get to correct conclusions, a reliable answer and also solution on what to do.

James
Age 71, Peyronies from Jan 2009 following penis fracture during sex. Severe ED.
Lost 2" length and a lot of girth. Late start, still VED, Cialis & Pentox helped. Prostate surgery 2014.
Got amazing support on the forum

LWillisjr

When I had a full hard erection I was not able to bend it straight.
Developed peyronies 2007 - 70 degree dorsal curve
Traction/MEDs/Injections/Surgery 2008 16 years Peyronies free now
My History

damian

Did you try any therapy for hard-flaccid? I can't believe that you are going to use a VED instead of just going to a physical therapist. It's harmless and if it doesn't help you can still try the VED.

leftleaningpeen

I am awaiting an appointment with my local doctors surgery physio but they are apparently very busy and it could take weeks. I have only recently discovered that hard flaccid can be aided by physio, however I wonder if they will be knowledgeable in trigger points as I presume they usually deal with people who have injured their backs/limbs. I'm hoping that if not I can get some info from them on where I could go privately.

The VED was solely the final solution given to me by my urologist before essentially telling me there is nothing more he can do for me. I'm a bit at a loss at the moment and have been told if done conservatively, the VED has no negative effects. Thanks for the heads up on the physio though, I shall endeavour to find a physio who can help - as you said I've nothing to lose  :)

damian

left

They probably don't know about hard flaccid, but more about pelvic muscle dysfunctions and trigger points causing them. It's called cpps and isn't well researched just as peyronie's. But people got rid of HF/CPPS with a little discipline and lifestyle changes. I'd be careful with a pump if your pelvic muscles are constantly contracted.  

leftleaningpeen

Ok, I will mention CPPS to the physio. I was reading a bit over at the hardflaccid forums (run by Obitoo I think?, though those forums appear to be private). My issues certainly do match up well to those described over there. I think I'll put my energy into heading down this avenue for the time being and see if I can get any improvement through trigger point therapy. I just need to find a knowledgable physio within reasonable distance. Thanks for the input Ushtipack.

To be honest, the amount of time I will have before I am able to get another appointment to see a urologist on the National Health Service means I may as well invest time in this route. At least then feel like I am being proactive.  :)