Reluctant New Recruit

[petradraconis]

Hello there.

Stumbled on this place after getting the run-around from my urologist who doesn't seem terribly knowledgeable in this area. Surprise.

I'm 35 and experienced acute pain back in September 2014 for about 2 weeks. The pain subsided quickly and soon after erections became increasingly more challenging to acquire and maintain. No curvature was noticeable but the tip of my penis felt a little cooler to the touch and I just had this feeling that I was having blood flow issues. As it stands now, only the part of my penis below the head can become erect.

Because I had no curvature, I figured the cause of my problem was a vericocele on my left. Ultrasound revealed there was no issue there so they sent me on my way. They also didn't seem concerned that my testosterone level was about 270 as it fell between the 'normal' 200-1000 range. Even when I pushed that someone my age probably shouldn't be at that level, I met resistance.

In either case, eventually an upward curvature developed some months later and my urologist suggested I take Vitamin E and return to him in 6 months. The curvature isn't getting much worse but sensation and pleasure is decreasing substantially. Sensation is probably 25% of what it used to be as only part of it can become solid. Neither the urologist nor me were able to find any kind of 'lump' or anything that feels like a plaque.

Anyway, I'm sick of being told to wait it out while things get worse and would love to hear suggestions of who I might see that has a clue how to help me. I live in south central Pennsylvania. I'm also thankful for any advice for things I can do on my own even without the doctor's help.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate your support.

[kuaka]

I despise the standard "wait and see" bit, which is usually followed by "it's too late now".  I think any Dr who does that should be slapped with a malpractice suit.  Anyway, welcome to the place no man wants to be.  Read around and see what you can find out.  My "T" level must have been measured on an older scale, as "normal" for a 50 year old man is "600-1200" on that scale.  Might be total T as opposed to free T..don't know.  I was only 320 on that scale, which was about 1/2 of what the low end should have been.  Androgel was too expensive and ineffective, so I had my Dr switch to injectable Depo-T.  I can already tell the difference in how I feel.  

There is a Peyronie's Disease (Peyronies Disease) Dr's list on here somewhere.  Check it out to see if you can find a good one close to you.

Good luck.

[james1947]

petradraconis

The range of the testosterone level is too large so is not relevant at all.
You should be close to the top level for your age with this disease.
See the table in the link bellow:
Testosterone Levels by Age

James