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Posted 8/19/2013 9:54 PM (GMT 0)
Looking ahead to the end of ADT, I once again started daily Cialis, about 5 days ago. I do not hold out high hopes for any real progress on the ED front until my T level returns. But, I thought, why not? (The PA gave me 3 months worth of free samples!) Well anyway, one positive effect of daily Cialis is my penis has definitely "grown" in the flaccid state. My wife even commented .. "nice package!" So, for my brothers on ADT, daily Cialis definitely seems to have enhanced my blood flow. It was a nice to get a little size boost.

Southern Comfort
Posted 8/20/2013 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
When I took it, I got a stuffy nose. No stiffy noted. :-(
Posted 8/20/2013 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
A little ego stroke by the wife goes a long way too.
Posted 8/20/2013 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Well, as long as the topic came up... geez, where else would one talk about something like this?

My RO said after almost 4 months on Lupron, and 2 months on Casodex, fewer than 1 in 20 men will still have successful sexual function. My little guy doesn't do anything on his own anymore, but with focused attention he's still fully capable. It is possible.

For once, I'm on the happy side of the numbers! :)

(Of course, after my radiation series, we'll just have to see what's left a year or two from now...)
Posted 8/20/2013 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
My guy still works after 9 months of HT, brachy and IMRT. But I have no desire in using him whatsoever. The fact that I would ever make such a statement is shocking to me.
Posted 8/20/2013 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
I still don't get anything more than a chubby, at best. Once my T level returns I will get to find out if there is any real hope or if this is kind of it. We'll see.
SC
Posted 8/20/2013 2:39 AM (GMT 0)
SC -- I think the chub is a good sign.  Cialis did the same for me when my T was non-existent (around 5).  for a couple of years after T rocketed to the mid 500s I took the equivalent of 5mg daily which worked pretty good, usually.  recently I had the bright idea of increasing my dose to 7 mg. a day and man the difference is dramatic -- no problems ever now!

so I think that you are having a response to Cialis now is a positive sign cool !

ed

 

Posted 8/20/2013 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
Have to agree with Michael T.

The Medical Oncologist said that would be the case, can still get an erection, but will have no desire to use it.

I should not have doubted him. Prior to ADT it was low T where the spirit was willing but the flesh was weak, but now the flesh aided by vitamin V has more go than the libido.

Ironic how we went from trying to raise the low T to trying to obliterate the testosterone.

Hope the MO is as right on his other prognostications.

LupronJim
Posted 8/20/2013 4:03 AM (GMT 0)
Trimix works even if the mind does not. GF got tired of it, something akin to a really big "tool" with an uninterested guy attached. Still use it to keep the parts working, but the "attachment" with said GF has gone elsewhere. Yes, we drink beer I don't like, and watch movies I won't admit to ever having seen.

Admitting all that was tough. I had a really bad, hard fought, long day when I finally admitted life had changed, then went out and bought a new .45 ACP and a few hundred rounds of ammo.

That which does not kill you (makes you stronger) will be back tomorrow to try again, so prepare accordingly.

Posted 8/20/2013 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
142,

Perhaps you and Mr. WW can compare notes in Rochester on the latest Lifetime Movies! ;)

(He's gonna kill me if he reads this! lol)
Posted 8/20/2013 10:57 AM (GMT 0)
142, recoil therapy can be quite relaxing. Good choice.
Posted 8/20/2013 11:34 AM (GMT 0)
Doc started me on Cialis and the VED the day the cath came out. I already had a partial a few times with the cath in, which I did not care for, but at least I knew it was still connected in a fashion. LOL

Shrinkage was an issue for a few weeks, but the little guy has come out of hiding now. Pretty much back to pre op size when flaccid.

I agree on the recoil therapy. Larger calibers are more fun, but my .357 is more fun to shoot, recoil-wise, than my .45.

Freud would have a field day with us. smilewinkgrin
Posted 8/20/2013 12:01 PM (GMT 0)
I like a .45 because the muzzle velocity is low enough and the round big enough that you can watch it going down range. There some primitive satisfaction to be had by throwing big chunks of lead at the target quite aside from the noise and the recoil.
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