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Posted 8/19/2009 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
I started Caverject Injections in Sept of 2008 and switched to Trimix in March of 2009. Then at the end of June, 2009; I was diagnosed with Peyronies Disease. My urologist did not tell me to stop the Trimix Injections but I'm curious to hear of any other's experiences.

On the PD Forums, alot of guys swear that the injections caused the Peyronies. But there really has not been a determination of what causes it. At this point I'm using a Three Tube VED with a daily protocol for the treatment of PD. It's too early to tell if the scarring is receding or not.

Posted 8/19/2009 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
For those like me that don't know:

Peyronie's disease (also known as "Induratio penis plastica"[1]) is a connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques[2] in the soft tissue of the penis affecting as many as 1-4% of men. Specifically the fibrosing process occurs in the tunica albuginea, a fibrous envelope surrounding the penile corpora cavernosa causing an abnormal curvature of the penis.

Peyronie's Disease is also formally known as "penile induration" or "Induratio Penis Plastica (IPP)" and colloquially as "bent nail syndrome". A French surgeon, François Gigot de la Peyronie, first described the disease in 1743.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyronie's_disease

Does your Uro remember you're on Trimex? I wouldn't take anything without asking first.

Posted 8/19/2009 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
Wikipedia needs to be updated. The latest estimates are that it really affects about 10% of all men 24 and above. There are at least 4 or 5 web sites, forums dedicated to PD.

Yes, after he diagnosed it, he gave me a refill for the Trimix. My concern is because of all the warnings on the Caverject and Edex web sites. Those web sites say to stop doing injections if you start to have a curvature.
Posted 8/19/2009 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
When I was using Caverject (100% alprostadil)  I had a pronounced curve to the right.  The doctor never called it Peyronis but was concerned.  I quit using Caverject because of the discomfort and went to bi-mix (no alprostadil)  and most of the curve went away.  I have always had a little curve to the right, so I don't think the injection has had much to do with it.  However, I find that if I use a lot (more than 40mcg)  I tend to have a harder erection and more curve.  I now use 25 to 30 mcg with good success and fewer problems.

Posted 8/20/2009 7:57 AM (GMT 0)
I first noted my Peyronie's disease at about age 28 (now 70). I knew there was no real treatment of proven worth, went on with my life, had two kids, had a nice sexual life, and no problems as it became quiescent. Then at about age 60, I had a painful and acute episode leaving me with more angulation. This too resolved and allowed sexual intercourse. Of some interest (and reported by others also) was the fact that a Dupuytren's contracture in my right hand went away after being present for some years. Now, I am thinking about starting penile injections for ED presumed from my prostatectomy and wonder what other's experiences have been with Peyronie's and injections.
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