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70 year old with mild 3+3 Gleason. Issues with ED. Urologist discounted evaluation and treatment for possible low T as he says Testosterone would fuel the low grade cancer. Tried PD-5 inhibitors with limited success. Really not even aware of erections at night or in the am anymore. Have read a daily dosage of Viagra or other PD-5 inhiabitor often helps rejuvenate "tired old tissues". What about penile Ultrasound to determine organic problems? What about the P-shot? Am thinking if the "hardware" is not working optimally, the PD-5 inhibitors or even Trimix injections may not work well either. Urologist stated he does not do Penile Ultrasound or use P-shots. Searching for advice from other guys who have been there!
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@kugrad1975
My ED is a result of peripheral neuropathy.
I tried all the pills without success.
Trimix works great for me.
Take care,
Jake
Thanks for the response. When I attempted to share my theory of 7 year use of Gabapentin for chronic back pain, as the cause of my ED problems, my urologist strongly disagreed, and stated his opinion was my use of 2 different Blood pressure meds, and a cholesterol medication. I don't know what to believe, as my family practitioner thought the issue was more related to me being 70 years old. Anyone else with a thought?
@kugrad1975
I know a man who developed ED after he started BP meds but although Gabapentin can cause ED, and there are plenty of studies validating but I think it's anybody’s guess.
I believe a neurologist would agree it can cause ED.
Do you have peripheral neuropathy?
Take care,
Jake
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1 ReactionI have no peripheral neuropathy. Like I said, the urologist claims its the BP and Cholesterol meds, but the family physician claims it is more related to being 70 and not 30 anymore. Who do you believe?
@kugrad1975
I'm inclined to go with the urologist but maybe it's a combination of them all.
I'm not familiar with blood pressure meds. Are there some that don't cause sexual side effects?
Take care,
Jake
@kugrad1975, you may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments: What works for you?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ed-treatments/
- Erectile dysfunction: how do you deal with it together as a couple?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/erectile-dysfunction-1/
Dr Helo just did a great new video reviewing all options:
https://menshealth.mayoclinic.org/services/ED-Non-Surgical-Therapies/?Id=158&ContentTypeId=5
Otherwise our Menshealth website has a lot of great information:
https://menshealth.mayoclinic.org/
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Dr. Kohler
Mayo Clinic Urology
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Is there a series on men’s health dealing with using a catheter’s and surgery to correct urinating.