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Originally Posted by PainIsGrowth  So another update: I went to an endo that actually listened to me, and took my problems seriously. He said my symptoms could be thyroid related or tumor related. I got an MRI of my brain and pituitary, and everything came back clear. I got a test for cushings disease, 24 hour urine collection, and cortisol came back in range this time. I also got thyroid antibodies and hepatitus and thyroid ultrasound done, to rule out any thyroid problems. Everything came back ok. As crazy as it sounds, i wish something would have shown up so i'd have something to treat. By the way, we retested my estradiol and now it is within the range of 20-30. I'm totally lost, dishartened, and really don't know what to do next. I still have very little sensitivity in my penis, its shrunk, and curved, with varicose veins, and I have horrible E.D. even with max doses of any pde5 inhibitor. My endo said the only thing he could do was refer me to was a neurologist to do nerve testing on my penis. He said a pinched nerve could be causing the symptoms, or diabetes, but I don't have diabetes. The other thing is my penile sensitivity loss isn't like neuropathy i dont believe. Its not like I can't sense touch, its just there is no pleasure with the touch. Therefore I feel like a visit to the neuro will be a waste. I'm left pondering the ideas of it maybe being a chemical imbalance, specifically low dopamine. I know oxytocin is produced in the brain, and my brain is producing none of it at orgasm now. Maybe I have a serious chemical imbalance. I will try to get scripts for Mirapex or Requip and see if they have any effect on my nonexistant libido. I will also consider Mucuna Pruriens. This condition is such a nightmare, but I figure when I finally solve it, i'll be able to help of tons of guys out there. Without the internet, imagine how lost we would all be. Anyways, I wish the firm flaccid state, horrible E.D., and loss of pleasure, and libido will someday be a thing of the past. Also, does anyone have any first hand experience on penile traction devices to help E.D. and size loss? The FastSize traction device was used in a 10 person pilot study for peyronie's disease with good results. |
I have a total
testosterone in the 800/900+ range but can't remember the last time I got a morning erection
It is devastating to be told you are normal with these things going on. Just remember this is because of an imbalance and stretching devices will just make you feel worse
Have you considered the 24 hour urine t3
t4 test to compare to your bloodwork for thyroid? I had pooling hormones in the blood due to my adrenals
The ASI is a good gauge for adrenal function, my daytime readings were super depressed
I got an acth stim
test done and this showed adrenal dysfunction because I increased by about 12% in response to the injection. A healthy adrenal gland will at least double or more
I now take 10 pellets of Isocort for cortisone and am finding my path with everything considered
YouTube - instabiele pupil
Have you tried the pupil
test for adrenal fatigue?
What is your basal body temperature and pulse upon awakening?