Alprostadil (or "prostin") is the active ingredient in Edex and Caverject as I understand it. It is also the one of three in the trimix which can cause pain. Bimix does without it but doesn't work...
Ozbob - it was capsule confined. My uro told me that the length of time to recurrence with my pathology is good news, inasmuch as the location is likely to be within the prostate bed. With the 0.01...
Thanks guys for the clear and compassionate thought that you have put into your replies. I will certainly be looking for further PSA testing showing progression before considering SRT. In the...
OK, here's the PSAs. June 08 Prostatectomy Sept 08 0.01 March 09 0.01 March 10 0.02 March 11 0.02 March 12 0.09 The same testing lab was used throughout. Urologist is saying salvage radiation,...
It's nearly 4 years since my robotic surgery. Negative margins and no lymph node invasion. Undetectable PSA until today's 0.09. I would like comment on what the chances are of this apparent...
If it were me I would get the oxygenated blood working as soon as possible. If the pills are only giving you 70% then this will be a weak recovery. I have it on good authority that pumping will only...
I'm always a little bemused (not amused!) by the guys who come here at <3 months from prostatectomy with tales of woe about ED. Guys, if you manage an erection proper in this time frame you would...
Skate, Puts a skip in my step, no ill effects other than the occasional bit of bruising before I perfected the technique....
I should add to your ask list, ask what follow through for side effects, and/or rising PSA subsequent to treatment, you will get. I got good cancer result from surgery, good incontinence result but...
Viagra here is NZ$115 for 4 pack, that's equal to about US$90. Except they won't be selling much old stock as everyone knows Avigra is the same, including made by the same company, Pfizer. That's my...
Hey daSlink. Attaboy! To borrow a drag racing phrase, you are now in the "blown and injected" class! As you approach the anniversary of your surgery just remember that the time you have the wood is...
Hey 142 I see the bind that spammers put you moderators in. However given the terrible lack of compassion for surgical victims of ED shown by the health providers and their insurance companies,...
Jaxum, I have a stricture and struggle some nights with 2 hour intervals. Some nights I go 6 hours (early waking before a short sleep) but this as good as I get. I suspect alcohol is one factor - I...
Collective cheers Mal. A great encouragement for many!...
Lam, No, not specifically like you describe. We all get a variety of aches, quirks and dysfunctions that seem individual to our own case. I have slow urine flow from catheter abrasion. Time is on...
White Bird, if you want a return to sexual function there is a near certainty you will need, yes need, some intervention which you (and your wife) may have once seen as an insult to your sexuality....
Wow Howard, you give a lot of guys hope with a comeback like that. All the best for a lifetime of 00000000. Muz...
Mal, Go Zero! And if it isn't it's only a number. Best wishes. Muz...
Good news Lam. Sometimes it seems like the nerves just "wake up" and progress starts suddenly. I have had this experience recently where the pills that never used to work suddenly do work....
I get some inconsistency of results but not so much as you experienced Scott. Your theory sounds plausible. You hadn't used a cialis or viagra within 24 hours had you? That can make a difference.to...
Welcome to the shooters club! Way to go, nothing like we feared, the only fear we have is fear itself....
Yes, I have experienced better response if I stay standing until I am full. A strange reversal happened last week when I was getting scared with a 3+ hour erection which wouldn't go down. It stayed...
Lam, 142 has it right I believe. Your specialist should provide good material on optimal and safe injecting. Varying the site of injections, not just side to side, cleanliness and keeping the area...
Twoyoung4this - see the video link above and weigh up your expert advice, they know your exact case and can view you as a person with likely outcomes etc. I thought I was being informed, intelligent...
Trimix - you are right. If they added their medical knowledge to what guys are saying about their ops, their dicks and their concerns and, down the track, how their recovery unfolded they would...
If you have a good relationship with your urologist/surgeon/continence nurse ask about remedies to avoid urethral scarring. I have scarring of the bulbar urethra (towards the end of the penis) which...
You're a lucky man Ron. Experts I have followed say less than 15% guys achieving erections without meds at 12 months. If you are getting better, aim to keep on getting better. Think BLOOD + OXYGEN....
My uro told be (4 years ago, pre-op) that the ejaculate is sidetracked into the bladder and excreted when you urinate. Don't know who is right, you guys or my uro. I hope my uro knows what he is...
Tenpin - you are doing just great. Don't expect to be fully back to how it was in your first year. If you achieve that you are off the chart IMHO. At 3 years I had all but given up hope, out of...
I just felt I needed to provide some encouragement to guys out there who are losing hope. I may be one lucky guy - I guess that's a good attitude to have - but after 3 years of wasted money on cialis...
Terry, don't give up yet on being able to get a rise out of the pills. I never got anything of consequence out of them but 3 months on trimix has brought some physiological changes to willy. I am now...
Hey Skate, Welcome to the shooters club! Great first score, not quite the bullseye but now you are hooked. Care not to increase to much and enjoy the regenerative effect of the bloodflow. After 3...
Lam, Take encouragement, your situation may just take time, research and work. Sounds like your surgeon is honest - he can't guarantee cancer free. I have been undetectable (<0.1) for 3 years and had...
Hey Mr G, you had good therapeutic result from the injections? Do you rely on orals or none at all now? PS - you brought a smile to my face with your descriptions!...
Slick operation Mr Gimpy! Will try to follow your lead. Consistency can be an issue, I had a near overdose on Sunday although it was my current baseline dose. Must have done everything too well!...
Hawkfan - way to go. I too had to take a deep breath when thinking about sticking needles in my wilted willie. The things we learn to get over make us stronger. I see your surgery (and therefore ED)...
Are you under any instructions from your urologist or other specialist with your trimix prescription? My experience was that I injected low dosage of bimix at urology rooms (not very active result)...
Exercise rest exercise rest. Actually more of the rest I found worked despite my keenness to get back to full mobility, continence, etc etc. Once I stopped pushing so hard on the walks and just spent...
Hey great work Trimix, welcome to the club! I was adamant I'd never do needles but after 3+ years of the withered one..... 5/16 and #30 seems to be the norm, I have #29 and it's almost painless so...
Great posts and better news. You'll be able to stay out late New Years Eve partying to celebrate! Muz...
Best progress if you rest up a lot. My experience, tried holidaying overseas for 10 days but the stress of pads and toilets and the foggy feeling was too much less than a month from surgery. Got...
Three months out is really early in your recovery so I wouldn't contradict your surgeon. Some say the best recovery happens AFTER 12 months post surgery, but I think it varies greatly from guy to...
Thanks DLC for that - you are the Trimix veteran! Currently I don't like more than 2 hours erection, had an almost 3 hour erection last week and I was starting to get a bit concerned as it was the...
I also suspect you may have had urethral abrasion from the catheter. I had a bad time when the catheter was in with pain in the penis. When it was removed I had bladder refusing to release and I was...
Notsostiff - I am sooooo envious. After 3.5 years I am technically outside the window for healing but continue to hold out in the fight for manhood! Great news friend!...
Hey mspt98 - after 3 years have you found the dose required has gone down or is that just in the early days? Also, have you tried alternating with V or C between injections? I have seen that...
Hey HD Rider, chill man. the <0.01 and the 0.01 are I suspect the same figure in reality - known as "undetectable". Even 0.02 on some lab measurements is put down to "background noise" in the testing...
Rocket, All the above is spot on. I haven't heard anyone who wasn't turned off by the idea of sticking a needle in to get started but it really isn't anything bad. Once you get the technique and the...
Skate, I concur with the two previous respondents but I am told 48 hours between injections. Start conservative and if no real action, increase by no more than 50% over previous amount - albeit if...
That's the ticket Terry - stay in our club. All the best for a cancer free life. Enjoy your evening with your wife (and the trimix!)...