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I am in that same "boat". I had a RP in October 2021 and have not had a natural erection since. The addition of pelvic radiation further damaged the erectile nerves so it's a done deal. I was on Lupron for one year (last 3 month injection was July 2023) but my T has yet to come back to even above castrate levels.
The prostate cancer and subsequent treatments have obliterated my previously robust and highly enjoyable sex life. I have climaturia (some urine ejaculation with orgasm) which has further complicated things. My wife is having issues dealing with it all as well.
I have used the Trimix. It took a few injections to find the right dose. It was highly effective for me; I had an erection like I was a teenager and it took 1-2 hours for it to go down. Vacuum device wasn't for me either although I still use it a couple of times a week to "keep the blood flowing".
Good luck to you. Terrible disease and the treatment side effects are just about as bad as the disease itself, unfortunately.
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Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot to me.
The support of our spouses is so important. I happened to mention to my wife about my comment that “we’re all in the same boat and it ain’t the love boat”. She reminded me that it also isn’t the “Titanic”! What a terrific partner I have!
I just finished seven weeks of pelvic radiation and since then there’s even less life “down there” but I’m not giving up. I too, am experiencing an extremely small amount of climaturia. The connection my wife and I have, no pun intended, is important to us and I think we’ll find a solution that works.
Thanks for sharing your experience about the TRI-MIX injections. I figured I should give it a shot, no pun intended again.
All things considered I feel fortunate that if I had to develop Stage 3 locally metastatic prostate cancer I got it at a time when there exists treatment protocols with hope of a cure or at least long-term management. I also feel fortunate for fellow Forum members like you and others who take the time to share their experiences. Connecting with fellow PCa journeymen has been helpful in eliminating the loneliness that I originally felt when I was diagnosed. We’re all members of a club that we never wanted to join, and I appreciate the commitment of people like you to make the journey for people like me an easier one.
Thanks again for your comments. God bless you. All the best for success on your journey.