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Posted 6/29/2008 10:06 PM (GMT -6)
Does anyone know anything about or have any experience with chiropractics, acupuncture, herbal remedies, etc. for dealing with ED?

By the way.. I went padless today for the first time since RRP on May 28 (just over four weeks ago). Now that the continence thing seems under control I want to learn about ways to ease the ED.

Thanks...
Posted 6/30/2008 7:26 AM (GMT -6)
Hi Kark60,

There is some evidence that pelvic floor exercises, similar to Kegels, can help with ED.   See the link below:

  **LINK**

In good-sized cities, there are physical therapists at hospitals and in women's clinics who are trained in providing evaluation and therapy, including bio-feedback for pelvic floor muscle strengthening.

The therapy/training appears to take about 3 months to be fully effective for strengthening the pelvic floor properly.

All the best to you,

Posted 6/30/2008 6:42 PM (GMT -6)
I have experimented a little bit, with homeopathics and tantric massage... my advice would be, if it feels good and seems to help, do it.

At the same time, "they say that time is a healer"... so patience is key. I am at the 23 month point and am seeing some improvement, even now.

If I would suggest anything, it would be to try injections earlier than later, and also a daily dose of an ED drug (viagra, cialis, etc.) to keep the blood flowing... and frequent m*sturbation and sex. To some degree I would say you are relearning how to play the game with different abilities. Imagine if Kobe Bryant lost his jumping ability - he can jump over 40 inches now, say it was cut down to 20 - would he be an exceptional player? I think he would, he'd just find a different way to do it. This is the challenge we have, on some level. You may be able to work out and get back to 40 inches of leap, but you gotta play the game until then.

Can you tell I'm bummed the Lakers lost ?
Posted 6/30/2008 7:07 PM (GMT -6)
good for you my brother  i hope i too can go padless soon my proceedure was done the day after yours i need a pad during the day none at night just little stress squirts  and at the end of the day when the muscles are tired , were all different but im happy you are doin well. my ed  was a little shorter lived,little dirt mover was usable 2 days out of cath with meds ,some times i just dont get it, and what controls all of this in diffrent men  the oral meds worked reasonably well for me havent heard of anything homeopathic ,if you do please post as we would all be intrested in othr options .   the very best of luck to you ......dirt


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