Cancerous Prostate

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Jerry, Thanks so much for your reply. Let me answer your questions one by one…

snip … Did you try the Viagra? I did but not with the recommended dosage. It did work that time, I was able to stay hard longer, but not like 10 years ago. Then I felt so weird about it and stopped taking it (I felt my problem could be fixed another way).

Do you mean you experienced side effects (which?) or felt like a cripple for having to use it? The latter feeling can perhaps be overcome by rationalizing. For me taking V is about as bad as wearing the glasses I wear since my boyhood or (on a snowy day) using the car instead of my bicycle. snip … I’m a non-smoker, non-drinker, and an athlete. The only drugs I’m been taking are anti-histamine and nasal inhaler for my chronic nasal congestion condition that have been prescribed by a long time otholantologist (sp).

Oral antihistamines and decongestants may have a deleterious effect on your sexual functioning. For this reason I use only topical ones (sprays), and even that sparingly. There might have been a few things, though…I rode the bicycle a lot for a period of 2 years.. I did experience numbness after each ride, but I stopped long before the problem started. I also got into a sporting accident about 4 years ago in which I felt on a hard object on the base of my penis (behind the testicles) it went numb for a while but went away at the end of the day. Anyway, I was not sexually active at the time so I don’t know that would have caused it. But it’s the most likely thing that I can think of. I mentioned all these to that idiotic urologist and he dismissed all of them saying his examination shows no damage. (how can you test for nerve damage by just feeling a guy’s parts?) He did say I could be exhibiting early signs of some disease which name I forgot. He

Peyronies ?? contended that there’s no therapy for that disease (?). If I had nerve damage, could it be fixed by a permanent soloution like surgery? Otherwise, give the Viagra a try. If it helps, you’ll find you can start cutting the dosages. Many here divide the pill twice and have good reactions to 12.5 mg. Hmmm.. I look into this, still feel weird about the whole thing

Really no reason to feel bad about it! POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ED Prolonged bicycle riding Are 2 years long enough?

From what you describe above there might be a connection. I took up extensive bicycle riding only after I became impotent and it the practice did not increase my problems. But I never feel numbness after a ride. Stressful existence I did have a lot of stress in my professional life until recently…

The effects of stress should wear of rather fast. So, if you have lived for some weeks in relative leisure, stress should no longer be a possible cause. Domineering partner Hmmm … may be that and guilt. Some times  I wish there was to be a place you can find ‘neutral partners’ (no guilt, no strings attached, ect.. ) to test to see if this is the real cause

Guilt with respect to your partner or guilt about sex in general? If you really feel bad about your relationship, oppressed, bound and guilty not to fulfil imposed or imagined obligations, but have a normal attitude towards sex then maybe a rented partner might come to the rescue?

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Ask your Uro for the blood work. The range for "normal" T levels is quite large and even though you fall within the normal range, you could be low. For example, my T is 265 and its considered within the normal range (265-1000). The Endo’s assistant tried to tell me my T came back normal and I was furious. I asked her was that her assessment or the docs? I then spoke to the endo and he agreed my T was too low for my age even though it fell within the normal range. Today I am seeing a uro to discuss possible hCG treatment and if he has any experience with it.

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Ask your Uro for the blood work. The range for "normal" T levels is quite large and even though you fall within the normal range, you could be low. For example, my T is 265 and its considered within the normal range (265-1000). The Endo’s assistant tried to tell me my T came back normal and I was furious. I asked her was that her assessment or the docs? I then spoke to the endo and he agreed my T was too low for my age even though it fell within the normal range. Today I am seeing a uro to discuss possible hCG treatment and if he has any experience with it.

Cool! I’ll look into it. Thanks.

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First time in this group. I’m a 31 year old male. Noticed my erection problem about 3 years ago but didn’t do anything about it. Went to a urologist a few moths ago (this guy barely graduated last year). Anyway, he examined my parts with his fingers for about 1 minute, told me to take a blood test. On the return visit, he said there is nothing wrong with me from the feel-test and the blood test showed no testoterone deficiency. He said there is nothing he can do for me except prescribing Viagara. You guys’ that are familiar with the subject… is there any other test to find out what’s wrong with me, should I see another urologist, or a sex therapist may be? I’m really stumped. Thanks.

Did you try the Viagra? There are a number of things you can do for yourself. You said this started three years ago. All of a sudden? Anything else happen about that time, like a job change? Stress creeps up on us and it’s defiantly a factor in ED. Did you start any medicines? Hitting Starbucks or drinking more coke? (Caffeine). There are a lot of things to look at. We, here, made a list a while back. We’ve had discussion about some of the items, but I’ll list them here, just in case one of them rings a bell. Otherwise, give the Viagra a try. If it helps, you’ll find you can start cutting the dosages. Many here divide the pill twice and have good reactions to 12.5 mg. POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ED Too much coffee (caffeine) Artificial sweeteners (Nutrasweet) Some cold remedies Stress (like on the job problems) Some blood pressure meds Smoking Normal aging Many anti-depressants Any pelvic or rectal surgery Injury to the penis or groin Foreskin too tight – not retractable without pain Peyronie’s disease Circumcision when too much skin is removed (causes pain on erection) Prolonged bicycle riding Diabetes Treatments for prostate cancer (or any cancer) Fear of failure Sexual Inexperience Sexual or religious hangups     (the ‘Sex is Dirty’ syndrome – applies to either partner) Childhood sexual abuse Stressful existence Circulatory problems Spinal injuries Pituitary tumors/malfunction Hormonal imbalance Domineering partner Inexperienced  partner Cardiac medication Alcohol Atherosclerosis. Licorice (the candy) Pain medications (opiates) Drugs that can cause ED http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004024.htm Various medications and non-prescription drugs may have an impact on sexual arousal and sexual performance. It should be noted that what causes impotency in one man may cause an erection in another. If you suspect that a medication you are taking is having an effect on sexual performance, discuss the matter with your health care provider. NEVER stop taking any medication without first consulting your health care provider. The following is a list of medications and non-prescription drugs that may cause impotence: Antidepressant and psychoactive medications: Amitriptyline (Elavil) Buspirone (Buspar) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) Clorazepate (Tranxene) Desipramine (Norpramin) Diazepam (Valium) Doxepin (Sinequan) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Imipramine (Tofranil) Lorazepam (Ativan) Meprobanate (Equanil) Nortriptyline (Pamelor) Oxazepam (Serax) Phenelzine (Nardil) Phenytoin (Dilantin) Tranylcypromine (Parnate) Antihistamine medications: Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) Meclizine (Antivert) Promethazine (Phenergan) Antihypertensive and diuretic medications: Atenolol (Tenormin) Bethanidine Chlorothiazide (Diuril) Chlorthalidone (Hygroton) Clonidine (Catapres) Enalapril (Vasotec) Guanabenz (Wytensin) Guanethidine (Ismelin) Guanfacine (Tenex) Hydralazine (Apresoline) Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix) Labetalol (Normodyne) Methyldopa (Aldomet) Metoprolol (Lopressor) Minoxidil (Loniten) Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline) Phentolamine (Regitine) Prazosin (Minipress) Propranolol (Inderal) Reserpine (Serpasil) Spironolactone (Aldactone) Triamterene (Maxide) Antiparkinson’s disease medications: Benztropine (Cogentin) Biperiden (Akineton) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) Levodopa (Sinemet) Procyclidine (Kemadrin) Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) Chemotherapy medications: Busulfan (Myleran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) Muscle relaxant medications: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) Orphenadrine (Norflex) Tranquilzer medications: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Fentanyl (Innovar) Fluphenazine (Prolixin) Haloperidol (Haldol) Mesoridazine (Serentil) Prochlorperazine (Compazine) Promazine (Sparine) Thioridazine (Mellaril) Thiothixene (Navane) Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) Other medications: Aminocarproic acid (Amicar) Atropine Cimetidine (Tagamet) Clofibrate (Atromid-S) Cyproterone Digoxin (Lanoxin) Disopyramide (Norpace) Estrogen Furazolidone (Furoxone) Indomethacin (Indocin) Licorice Metoclopramide (Reglan) Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline) Ranitidine (Zantac) Spironolactone (Aldactone) Verapamil (Calan) Commonly abused substances: Alcohol Amphetamines Barbiturates Cocaine Marijuana Methadone Narcotics Nicotine Opiates Book on drugs that work against erections: http://www.emeraldink.com/sexual-health.htm

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Prolonged bicycle riding Are 2 years long enough?

It’s not a time things as much as how much were the blood vessels crushed. Stressful existence I did have a lot of stress in my professional life until recently…

Stress, along with heave exercise, can cause adrenalin. And this closes blood vessels. It’s difficult to tell which, if any, may or may not cause a problem. It’s just not simple. If the Viagra can do it for you, fine. Or you might look into the shots. Jerry of ASI

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Get a copy of the blood work and post the hormone profile. You may find some good comments especially considering your doc’s experience. Do you have high blood pressure? Let us know if V works.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – First time in this group. I’m a 31 year old male. Noticed my erection problem about 3 years ago but didn’t do anything about it. Went to a urologist a few moths ago (this guy barely graduated last year). Anyway, he examined my parts with his fingers for about 1 minute, told me to take a blood test. On the return visit, he said there is nothing wrong with me from the feel-test and the blood test showed no testoterone deficiency. He said there is nothing he can do for me except prescribing Viagara. You guys’ that are familiar with the subject… is there any other test to find out what’s wrong with me, should I see another urologist, or a sex therapist may be? I’m really stumped. Thanks.

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Jerry, Thanks so much for your reply. Let me answer your questions one by one… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – First time in this group. I’m a 31 year old male. Noticed my erection problem about 3 years ago but didn’t do anything about it. Went to a urologist a few moths ago (this guy barely graduated last year). Anyway, he examined my parts with his fingers for about 1 minute, told me to take a blood test. On the return visit, he said there is nothing wrong with me from the feel-test and the blood test showed no testoterone deficiency. He said there is nothing he can do for me except prescribing Viagara. You guys’ that are familiar with the subject… is there any other test to find out what’s wrong with me, should I see another urologist, or a sex therapist may be? I’m really stumped. Thanks. Did you try the Viagra?

I did but not with the recommended dosage. It did work that time, I was able to stay hard longer, but not like 10 years ago. Then I felt so weird about it and stopped taking it (I felt my problem could be fixed another way). There are a number of things you can do for yourself. You said this started three years ago. All of a sudden? Anything else happen about that time, like a job change? Stress creeps up on us and it’s defiantly a factor in ED. Did you start any medicines? Hitting Starbucks or drinking more coke? (Caffeine). There are a lot of things to look at. We, here, made a list a while back. We’ve had discussion about some of the items, but I’ll list them here, just in case one of them rings a bell.

I’m a non-smoker, non-drinker, and an athlete. The only drugs I’m been taking are anti-histamine and nasal inhaler for my chronic nasal congestion condition that have been prescribed by a long time otholantologist (sp). I did drink coffee a lot but started it way longer than the time of the problem. Now I only drink decaf. There might have been a few things, though…I rode the bicycle a lot for a period of 2 years.. I did experience numbness after each ride, but I stopped long before the problem started. I also got into a sporting accident about 4 years ago in which I felt on a hard object on the base of my penis (behind the testicles) it went numb for a while but went away at the end of the day. Anyway, I was not sexually active at the time so I don’t know that would have caused it. But it’s the most likely thing that I can think of. I mentioned all these to that idiotic urologist and he dismissed all of them saying his examination shows no damage. (how can you test for nerve damage by just feeling a guy’s parts?) He did say I could be exhibiting early signs of some disease which name I forgot. He contended that there’s no therapy for that disease (?). If I had nerve damage, could it be fixed by a permanent soloution like surgery? Otherwise, give the Viagra a try. If it helps, you’ll find you can start cutting the dosages. Many here divide the pill twice and have good reactions to 12.5 mg.

Hmmm.. I look into this, still feel weird about the whole thing – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ED Too much coffee (caffeine) Artificial sweeteners (Nutrasweet) Some cold remedies Stress (like on the job problems) Some blood pressure meds Smoking Normal aging Many anti-depressants Any pelvic or rectal surgery Injury to the penis or groin Foreskin too tight – not retractable without pain Peyronie’s disease Circumcision when too much skin is removed (causes pain on erection) Prolonged bicycle riding

Are 2 years long enough? Diabetes Treatments for prostate cancer (or any cancer) Fear of failure Sexual Inexperience Sexual or religious hangups     (the ‘Sex is Dirty’ syndrome – applies to either partner) Childhood sexual abuse Stressful existence

I did have a lot of stress in my professional life until recently… Circulatory problems Spinal injuries Pituitary tumors/malfunction Hormonal imbalance Domineering partner

Hmmm … may be that and guilt. Some times  I wish there was to be a place you can find ‘neutral partners’ (no guilt, no strings attached, ect.. ) to test to see if this is the real cause – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Inexperienced  partner Cardiac medication Alcohol Atherosclerosis. Licorice (the candy) Pain medications (opiates) Drugs that can cause ED http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004024.htm Various medications and non-prescription drugs may have an impact on sexual arousal and sexual performance. It should be noted that what causes impotency in one man may cause an erection in another. If you suspect that a medication you are taking is having an effect on sexual performance, discuss the matter with your health care provider. NEVER stop taking any medication without first consulting your health care provider. The following is a list of medications and non-prescription drugs that may cause impotence: Antidepressant and psychoactive medications: Amitriptyline (Elavil) Buspirone (Buspar) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) Clorazepate (Tranxene) Desipramine (Norpramin) Diazepam (Valium) Doxepin (Sinequan) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Imipramine (Tofranil) Lorazepam (Ativan) Meprobanate (Equanil) Nortriptyline (Pamelor) Oxazepam (Serax) Phenelzine (Nardil) Phenytoin (Dilantin) Tranylcypromine (Parnate) Antihistamine medications: Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) Meclizine (Antivert) Promethazine (Phenergan) Antihypertensive and diuretic medications: Atenolol (Tenormin) Bethanidine Chlorothiazide (Diuril) Chlorthalidone (Hygroton) Clonidine (Catapres) Enalapril (Vasotec) Guanabenz (Wytensin) Guanethidine (Ismelin) Guanfacine (Tenex) Hydralazine (Apresoline) Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix) Labetalol (Normodyne) Methyldopa (Aldomet) Metoprolol (Lopressor) Minoxidil (Loniten) Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline) Phentolamine (Regitine) Prazosin (Minipress) Propranolol (Inderal) Reserpine (Serpasil) Spironolactone (Aldactone) Triamterene (Maxide) Antiparkinson’s disease medications: Benztropine (Cogentin) Biperiden (Akineton) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) Levodopa (Sinemet) Procyclidine (Kemadrin) Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) Chemotherapy medications: Busulfan (Myleran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) Muscle relaxant medications: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) Orphenadrine (Norflex) Tranquilzer medications: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Fentanyl (Innovar) Fluphenazine (Prolixin) Haloperidol (Haldol) Mesoridazine (Serentil) Prochlorperazine (Compazine) Promazine (Sparine) Thioridazine (Mellaril) Thiothixene (Navane) Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) Other medications: Aminocarproic acid (Amicar) Atropine Cimetidine (Tagamet) Clofibrate (Atromid-S) Cyproterone Digoxin (Lanoxin) Disopyramide (Norpace) Estrogen Furazolidone (Furoxone) Indomethacin (Indocin) Licorice Metoclopramide (Reglan) Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline) Ranitidine (Zantac) Spironolactone (Aldactone) Verapamil (Calan) Commonly abused substances: Alcohol Amphetamines Barbiturates Cocaine Marijuana Methadone Narcotics Nicotine Opiates Book on drugs that work against erections: http://www.emeraldink.com/sexual-health.htm

Thanks again, Jerry. -duck

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First time in this group. I’m a 31 year old male. Noticed my erection problem about 3 years ago but didn’t do anything about it. Went to a urologist a few moths ago (this guy barely graduated last year). Anyway, he examined my parts with his fingers for about 1 minute, told me to take a blood test. On the return visit, he said there is nothing wrong with me from the feel-test and the blood test showed no testoterone deficiency. He said there is nothing he can do for me except prescribing Viagara. You guys’ that are familiar with the subject… is there any other test to find out what’s wrong with me, should I see another urologist, or a sex therapist may be? I’m really stumped. Thanks.

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