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Is it erectile dysfunction (ED)?
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Uncertain as to how to proceed....tried to discuss my concerns with likely ED issues to my urologist. His response was that ED is the "Canary in the Coal Mine" with regards to potential cardiovascular issues. He stated that my ED concerns were more related to my use of BP meds (Losartan + HCTZ) and Cholesterol -lowering meds. I also take Gabapentin (400 mgs) only at night for chronic but moderate back pain following Fusion of L4 L5. He just wrote a script for Viagra. Discussed same issue with my PCP, and his response was nothing more than a script for Viagra. When I suggested various tests to explore diagnosing cardiovascular issues, his response was along the lines of "Well we can obtain various test results, but not certain these results are in and of themselves, all that helpful". I don't think that is a satisfactory answer. Not certain which medical provider I should believe or where to proceed? kugrad1975
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I recently went to a highly qualified urologist, and he was equally unhelpful. He immediately went to the only options for me were 1.) Injections (probably Trimix), and 2.) Penile implant.
nothing else. Then he rushed out of the room and that was it for my appt. He dismissed my claim that free testosterone should be looked at. I do take losartan 50 mg and 200 mg of gabapentin, and I showed him my meds list and he barely glanced at the list, saying none of those are responsible. I'm trying another urologist soon as well as a surgeon who specializes in the penile implants. Still gotta press on with the doctors. Most act like they could care less. Read the blogs on this Mayo Clinic website, you must be ab advocate for yourself. Read up. If you go online, look at anecdotal videos of men of all ages and what they went thru before getting to get a penile implant.
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Go to a urologist that ED is his specialty... when you look up drs in your plan you will find some that treat ED as part of their practice .. I went through the same thing for years before they start putting stents in my heart ... then found out 6 of my meds could cause sexual issues .. if you end up needing an implant don't wait too long like I did.