Sadan9
Age 58
Diagnosed : Must qualify this.
Erectile Dysfunction diag. first started supplements Doctor tested me result Low T
Prescribed Testosterone cream. Middle of the night I had an erection and suspect wife was not pleased with my waking her even though I was asleep. Severe pain NOW I was awake. Results 40 degree bend appeared. She of course denies any involvement
Urologist Dr. Keel Fairhope, AL.
First inspection injection for erection to determine degree of curvature and palpitate for
plaque. Prescribed Pentoxifylline to slow or stop progression 400 MG 1 a day
Calcification : unknown
Curvature 40 degrees
Length : Original 7 1/2 - 8" Post : Guess 4 "
Dr. Keel advised to continue my supplements and use the stretcher I ordered
waited a couple of months
6/6/17 1st
Xiaflex injection preceded by numbing injections
Results : Too early to tell
6/9/17 I will receive 2nd injection
Pain level of 1st injection 1- 10 = 2
Results : Too early to tell
Will continue review after 2nd injection on Friday
Must
Second round of
Xiaflex« on: June 12, 2017, 01:06:28 AM »
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Ok, hope I am posting this right. Went for the second round of injections. Sat in the Doctors office for 1 1/2 hours before being called back. Nurse said they had an incident earlier is why they were running behind. Ok, now my mind is racing. LOL A little nervous. Numbing shots, played chess on the phone while I waited for the stuff to work. Dr. Keel came in wham bam thank you mam and it was over really quick. First round only one tiny
bruise about the size of a pencil point from a needle. This time significant more bruising which is common . Dr. Keel was surprise that I only had the little point
bruise from the 1st round. Little tired from my back problems but I tried to do a few things around the house. This could have played into the bruising or not . I know several times I bent a certain way and it hurt so anything is possible. Used the stretcher lightly that evening , quite painful. I forgot to say from the 1st injection I was still very tender when he was checking before the second round. He said this was normal and that it meant the
plaque was breaking up. Friday was my appointment and it is now Sunday night. I have been using the stretcher and found that it is getting easier to stretch between 8-9 inches so some progress noted. Resting length after is 6 -7 inches. Monday morning going in for the modeling session then I believe he said we will wait 2 weeks before the next round of injections. Most of the numbing injections aren't too bad, well not like you would imagine. The worse is the injection into the
plaque as it is tougher so more pressure is felt. It can make you tense for a second but survivable. The bruising and slight swelling is on the left side and about three inches in length. As the days and stretching progress after the second round it has gotten less painful at the beginning of the stretching. I have noticed a reduction in the curve upwards by at least 50% although I have not tried to become completely rigid yet . As usual Dr. Keel said lay off sex for two weeks. I laughed and told him that was no problem with my wife. LOL Though I was nervous I think he did try to lighten the mood some by saying don't worry we'll get you straightened out. What a play on words. I really didn't catch it at the moment as I was preoccupied with what was going on but realized it later. I will say Dr. Keel does put you at ease and explains what he is doing as he proceeds through the treatment. I'll report back after Mondays office visit and fill you all in on the progress. Oh yes he did say that I did not seem to have any calcification so I guess that is a good thing.
3rd visit Dr. Keel was out so I saw Dr. Petrus. He just demonstrated Modeling for me took just a couple of minutes to do and I was to do it three times a day. Basically all it is you just bend the penis at the point of curvature back towards it's natural shape After the second round of injection I was pretty bruised up unlike the first round. I am to see the Doctor in 6 weeks no sex of course for 2 weeks which again is something I don't have to worry about in my present marital state, LOL
Today is 7/6/2017
My next appointment and round of injections will be July 25, 2017 in just a few weeks.
Currently still using the stretcher however I had to order a newer one as the original has become to small so I have been using the new one with extra extensions. I am being fairly aggressive with the stretcher and using it as much as I can daily which can be difficult when you keep having family members trying to walk in on you. They are all aware but get irritated if I lock the door to the room when they need to get in so I have come to the point of just sitting with a towel over my self . Results have been so far very small amount of
plaque felt but still an upward bend towards tip but not as pronounced maybe 20 - 25 degrees. Had to order new stretcher as the original was now too short and I needed more extensions. I may have to order a third to get an extra large base as the normal base has gotten fairly tight and my penis is touching both sides on the extension bars.
Girth has increase and length is returning to normal. 8-8 1/4 length erect and stretched is 9 - 9 1/4 so progress is being made. Will repost another update soon.
Okay, today is 8/3/17 . Sorry I didn't get back and report on the Doctor visit on July 25th but life goes on. July 25th visit, Dr. Keel said he could feel a definite improvement and I brought up that I felt another damaged area right at the base of the head ( Gland ) He agreed and gave me the numbing shots which of course stings but not too bad. When he injected into the first area it wasn't as painful as the last but when he injected at the base of the gland, remember this is the area where there are a lot of nerves, it hurt like he........ ! The problem he said why it hurt so bad that time was because of where the second area was the numbing injections would have hurt very bad also so it was better to not numb anymore than he had lower at the other area. A good indicator that the Doctor has directly injected into the proper place is he has to push the needle a little harder to get through the scar tissue and that's when it hurts pretty bad. I would say maybe 7 out of 10 scale. You WILL know when he hits the right spot for sure. This visit done then I returned in two days for another round of shots. The 25th visit result was not much bruising similar to the very first shot I had received before. The 27th visit I went in for another round of shots, this time none were hardly noticeable on the numbing shots or I'm just use to it by now. This time he had difficulty feeling the scar tissue so I assume that's a good thing he said it's softening up. This time the injections into the areas didn't hurt as bad as before so I'm not sure as to why if maybe because the tissue was softer now. Wow, like the 2nd round of shots from the i st session a couple of months back really about 6 weeks I bruised up on this round. This time the bruising was a lot worse than after the other time and I couldn't use the stretcher for a couple of days and when I did it was really painful and I had to go a lot lighter on the tension for a while. It actually after a while of stretching seemed to break now the bruised area some and it didn't look quite as bad. I had a lot of swelling after this last shot as well as the bruising. I was very tender to the touch and it was so sensitive it felt like even when I bent over like someone was putting a cigar out on me. Pretty graphic on the detail but it felt like a burn for sure. Monday is my modeling visit. Monday visit we did the modeling and he made sure I was still using my stretcher. In the mean time I also purchased a pump on the recommendation of a gentleman that is on this site that actually lives across the bay from me. I figure it may give a different result that may benefit or be an addition to the stretcher. It seems to work fine but the instructions say only use three times a week at the most and only for about 15 minutes each time. I guess it's just like body building/ lifting weights , you have to have a days rest in between sets to allow for recovery .
Finished the modeling so it will be 6 weeks before I go back. I will try to keep this post updated. In talking with Doctor Keel I found out that he had actually been in on the
Xiaflex trial at LSU when he was an intern and told me they would have men lined up almost like an assembly line where they would go from one person to another numbing them then after several was done they would go back to the beginning person and begin the
Xiaflex injections. He didn't say how many exactly they did but it sounded like there were a lot of people in the same shape as the rest of us on here. Luckily the FDA approved
Xiaflex and here we are today. Dr. Keel said that usually one will start to see positive results towards the end of the 6 week period after the second session of shots so here's hoping. I also am on testosterone as well as some supplements. My last blood test showed my T was in the 700 range now and I'm starting to notice I can achieve an erection from visual stimulation. That's a great jump from where I was before all of this. I started the testosterone and supplements before the peronies but it was slow going. I had completely white hair two years ago and couldn't get aroused at all. My hair is actually turning darker similar to where I was 10 years ago. Wow, The low T, the peronies, stress from being disabled and having to be on disability really has taken a toll on me but for the first time in a long time I actually am starting to feel a little better and have more energy. Long trip my friends but hang in there. I appreciate the comments and I hope the details I leave will ease someone else's mind a bit or at least give you a bit of hope. The alternative would be surgery which is irreversible which was for me personally not an option. I'm glad I'm going this route first even with the minor discomfort. As the old saying goes "Pain only last so long" then you can move on. Good luck everyone. Until next time , Peter
!0/4/2017 Missed leaving a note about my last Doctor's visit as it was pretty much uneventful. Just checking to see where we were at before beginning the third round of injections. I always recommend if you can get an erection and take several pictures using your phone to show the Doctor when you go in for your appointments. If you don't then you will have to have an injection to make you erect so it's just one more shot you'll have to take and it will last for a few hours. Some may like that idea but the first time I got it was early on and it was painful after I had left the office. I suspect it may have had something to do with being erect while wearing pants and trying to walk with an erection without drawing too much attention to you. LOL Most women get concerned if in public a man with a raging boner walks near them. I really can't much blame them because if a guy walked up to me like that I would be somewhat nervous also. LOL. Ok, back on subject, I gave a urine sample as usual then went in with my picture for Doctor Keel to see if any improvement. He said it looked like we were on course and scheduled the first shot of my third round of injections for 10/3.2017 which was yesterday, he was very optimistic about the outcome.
Appointment 10/3/2017 : Showed up for my appointment , went through the routine waiting then back to the room for the injection. A series of numbing injections wait a few minutes to take effect then the
Xiaflex injection . We were talking making jokes about how I pretty much know all of the routine , I guess after so many times and all of my research he's pretty much right. The last shot of the second round I was a little concerned we missed the spot because it didn't hurt nearly as bad as the previous one however the
Xiaflex injection did hurt as it was being given which believe it or not is a good thing. Remember if the injection doesn't hit the scar tissue or the
plaque the pain level is less. The pain doesn't come from the
Xiaflex itself I believe but as my Doctor stated when the needle goes in as the scar tissue or
plaque is harder than the surrounding tissue so he has to push the needle harder to get into the damaged tissue. Basically the more it hurts on the injection the harder the buildup is so I am glad when it does hurt because I know we hit the target area. Note to oneself, after leaving the office and stopping at a store the urinate don't grab your little buddy to shake . Wow, I forgot and actually grabbed right where the injection had been. All I can say is DAMN ! I then went home and took it easy, a nap, etc. Maybe it's just me but usually I guess it's my bodies reaction to a stressor as such I wind up taking a nap for a while after my visits. As always getting up and down out of the recliner is a little bit of a chore but really just walking around there isn't a lot of pain. I will say that if you bend down to pick something up and especially if you aren't wearing gym shorts or really baggy pants then the compression on your member will be painful so just plan on taking it easy for the rest of the day. This morning I am still sore and very minor bruising if any. Remember each time has been a little different but really guys the overall benefit is going to be worth it. I have tried to have sex a couple of times before this last injection and even though I could get an erection it didn't last long enough for penetration but if I haven't mentioned before I also have to take tons of medications as I have a severe debilitating back problem so I also suffer from
Erectile Dysfunction I suspect partially due to the muscle relaxers and anti- muscle spasm medications. I am taking a lot of other supplements to aide in getting an erection and increasing semen output. They seem to be working well but some of them are also to help my body repair the damaged tissue to where it will be more normal after healing. The results have been pretty good so far as the curvature has been greatly reduced to where if I could maintain an erection well enough I could penetrate. I guess my wife and I are going to have to work on our timing and not go for an extended foreplay so maybe we can achieve the objective. I am scheduled for this Friday ( 10/6/2017 ) for my second shot of round three and I will try to post ASAP. Good luck
10/06/17 Having to post late due to projects around the house. This is Thursday, 10/12/17 so I'll update on the 10/6/17 visit. Went to see Dr. Keel for next round. Same procedure as always urine sample. numbing injections,
Xiaflex shot. He said he couldn't feel it that well anymore but it hurt a bit this time so he hit the spot .Went home and rested for a while . I wound up bruising up pretty good this time though it could have partially been from using the stretcher then the pump for extended period of time. If you use a pump remember follow the directions as if you leave it on too long at maximum suction it will cause swelling and will take a day or so for it to go down. Next appointment will be Tuesday, 10/10/17 for modeling.
10/10/17 office visit Dr. Keel Fairhope Urology Fairhope, Al.
Routine visit for modeling and i did ask a question that I had never asked and that was should the modeling be done
flaccid or erect. He assured me
flaccid was the correct as I had attempted it erect and it was quite painful so I stopped. LOL He did remark how much I bruised up this time and the modeling was a little painful still. He did tell me that usually after the third round of injections one would notice the biggest difference in improvement. Same story don't have sex for two weeks. He said I may not have to do a 4th round of injections but I told him we could as I had received a $5500.00 grant to cover my deductible which was 1500.00 each round. I'll just have to wait and see at my next appointment. I've misplaced my appointment schedule so I have to hunt it down then I will update when the appointment is.
10/12/17
Two days after modeling appointment and six after last injection and still pretty bruised up. I did use the stretcher but only under mild tension as I am still tender. I have been taking my supplements to help with the healing and the
Erectile Dysfunction. I don't think I've mentioned what I've been taking so I guess I should list everything in case someone else wants to use the same procedure.
I make a lotion containing
DMSO, tree tea oil, castor oil, Bromelain powder, MSM, apple cider vinegar, and Allantoin. I use this mostly when stretching to help heal the damaged area and promote the growth of healthy tissue. The
DMSO is used to carry the other ingredients in to the penis for deeper and better absorption. I usually also wipe
DMSO on before applying the solution . The oral supplements are as listed for
Erectile Dysfunction, and promoting the growth of healthy tissue in place of the broken down
plaque or scar tissue.
1. L - Arginine
2. Ginseng
3. MSM orally also.
4.Quercetin Dihydrate
5.Epimedium grandfiflorum (Horny Goat Weed)
6.Black Maca root powder
7. Muira Puama Bark powder
8. Tribulus Terrestris PE
9. Pine Bark extract
10. L- Carnitine
11. Damiana Leaf powder
12. Bromelain Powder
13. Garcinia Cambogia decided to try this for weight loss for the heck of it. Hey the less fat in the pubic region the longer the old slong looks, so if you get rid of the extra padding you will actually have more usable length.
All of this is what I'm doing not what I say you should do. There are a lot of other herbs I could add to the list if i could afford it. Being on disability for a severe back injury my funds are limited. You can buy most of these on Ebay but I buy the bulk of my stuff from a company called Bulk Supplements directly. They have good prices and you can buy in various quantities and a big plus is they are listed as having some of the best quality of ingredients.
I have noticed a drastic improvement from 40 degrees down to just a slight turn up at the tip so I think by the time I'm finished it may actually be as straight as an arrow and I'll keep on working on the penis exercises then one day may be close back to the old self.
You have to remember through all of this I am having to try to counter some of the medicines I have to take for my back and muscles so what ever you do make sure your Doctor has a full list of anything you are taking or doing. Now is not the time to hide anything if you want to beat this peronies crap. Good luck till next time and I hope I've provided some help for someone.