I am 59 years old and noticed about 6 months ago what appeared to be a slight dent on the left side of my penis when erect. I didn't think much about it at the time, however a couple of month's later I notice some discomfort when I ejaculated. A few weeks later I did notice a bend to my penis, but my penis always seemed to "hang to the left when erect, but not bend. I googled "dent in penis" and learned there was such a thing as Peyronies.
I read every article I could get my hands on. I felt for a "nodule" on my penis and found a short hard nodule on the left side toward the head of my penis. Due to researching on the internet, I began taking 400iu of vitamin E and 2000mg of Arginine on May 15th, 2013. I have a urologist but wanted to go to a"specialist" so one forum I found stated Dr. Baum was a specialist, I live in New Orleans. I made a visit, brought a picture of my erect penis, he examined me and said yes I have Peyronies.He gave me a sheet of paper explaining the disease, said it looked like a 30 to 35 degree bend and said continue to take the vitamins and come see him in 6 to 8 months unless it gets worse. He never mentioned
Pentox , but said sometimes the disease corrects itself after a year.
Well, I believe it is getting worse, because I still have pain when I get erections and if I squeeze the area with the nodule it hurts. I am assuming it is still in the "
acute" stage as I have read here. I also believe the bend has increased a little. I decided to go to my Urologist, I brought him a picture, he examined me, said I have Peyronies. In my discusion with him, he told me he has Peyronies as well. I found comfort in the thought that at least he understood because he has it as well. I asked about treatment and he stated if it doesn't get worse and if I can have intercourse then I should " wait and see". I asked about
Verapamil injections and he said he has seen some improve and some not. I asked if there was any "down side" to the injections and he stated none.
He informed me that he didn't have any
Verapamil in stock but to call in a week and he would set me up for 6 treatments.
Well...I am frustrated about what to do. He didn't mention
Pentox, as I have found on this forum. I am on the fence about having the 6 injections. Also, in the last 60 days since I believe the curvature has gotten worse , I have not attempted intercourse with my wife because I fear I won't be able to perform( my urologist has given me Cialis 20mg).
I am getting depressed, I don't know if I should get the injections.....I would like to get another opinion from a specialists but do not know of any in New Orleans. If someone does, I would appreciate a referral.
Thanks for listening and I am so glad I found this forum.........