Hello from St Louis MO

[franciscan Member Find all posts View Profile Close franciscan]

My name is Scott and I am here trying to find a way to get around or overcome my ED. I am a 100% service connected disabled veteran (permanent and total) and am 49 years old. I am 5'9" and weigh 200lbs. My disability is Moderate Dilated Cardiomyopathy from internal injuries sustained during 1991. I am also a Type II Diabetic on the lowest dose of insulin prescribable. I take meds for blood pressure as well as a diuretic and potassium. I also take both a beta blocker and an A.C.E Inhibitor. This diagnosis and treatment began in 2005.
For about 4 years now I have noticed that I am not able to maintain an erection without the aid of a ring. All forms of ED meds in pill and penile suppository form have failed, however MUSE penile suppository did give me SOMEWHAT of an erection, but it also made my penis feel like it had been run over by a bicycle.
My beginning measurements are:

BPFSL = 5 1/2"
FG = 4 3/4"
EG = 5 1/2" (taken with the aid of a soft ring around my penis and scrotum)
BPEL = 5 1/4" (taken with the aid of a soft ring around my penis and scrotum)

Thing is....I'm not necessarily that preoccupied with my size, as I've never had a complaint back when I could get a proud and lasting erection....as much as my desire to achieve an erection PERIOD without the aid of a ring.
As I am single and have not had sex in almost two years (by choice), I tend to masturbate daily, and I know that I am suffering damage from the pressure the ring is putting on the top side of my penis at the base. This I know because I've developed a 1" long tendon feeling growth along each side of my penis at 10:00 and 2:00 respectively.
I looked over the beginners section and was overjoyed at the wealth of information there!!! I was especially glad to find that "warming up" is necessary, and can see the sense in that.

I am not ancient yet, and I'm sure that fate will put me in the arms of a woman again someday...I would just like to be able to please her, as her pleasure is MY pleasure.

Does this make ANY sense? Am I in the right place???

[MrB8 Senior Member Member of the Month Nov 2013 Find all posts View Profile Close MrB8]

to the Gym franciscan! You are in the right place!


Don't miss this thread!!

https://www.pegym.com/forums/penis-e...t-mindset.html

And if you haven't already done so, please read the START HERE thread and focus on safety.

Then pick one of the manual beginner routines to follow for at least 90 days to condition your penis, most members here choose JP90.

I'm sure other members with more experience on Diabetes will chime in soon.

Pay attention to your PIs, your penis is trying to tell you if you are over working, or you are in the growth zone, aim for positive PIs, and steer away from the negative ones.

Physiologic Indicators (PIs) to Help Penis Growth!

Helpful jelqing Information

Good Luck!

[franciscan Member Find all posts View Profile Close franciscan]

Thank you SO very much MrB8!!

[Looking4more Retired Moderator Member of the Month Feb 2013PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Looking4more]

Welcome to the Gym Scott and thank you for your service to our great country.

As far as getting started doing PE, take a gander at this thread: https://www.pegym.com/forums/beginne...cess-here.html.
Choose a beginner routine and get to it.
We are all here to help so please ask if you have any questions.
There are so many guys with experience in all sorts of problems that can help you out. We also have some great women here (my wife included) that are also willing to help in any way they can.

I myself have found that certain meds cause all kinds of problems. My blood pressure meds caused my low testosterone and also came with all the other problems such as ED when it was really low. Just something to think about.
Good luck and be safe with it.

[burtybasset Retired Moderator Member of the Month May 2014PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close burtybasset]

Welcome to the gym franciscan!

Read the man with the links, links and you won't go far wrong! And no your not ancient, we have members making gains here in their 70's, so I'm sure you will do fine!

Good to have you with us, good luck and stay safe!

[franciscan Member Find all posts View Profile Close franciscan]

Ok, three responses and already I'm feeling so much more positive and hopeful!

[MrB8 Senior Member Member of the Month Nov 2013 Find all posts View Profile Close MrB8]

Thank you SO very much MrB8!!

You are very welcome Scott, and thank you!

[franciscan Member Find all posts View Profile Close franciscan]

ohboy, I just read the article on ED on this site and wouldn't you know it? Out of the twelve medications that can cause ED...I take five! LOL

[Looking4more Retired Moderator Member of the Month Feb 2013PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Looking4more]

ohboy, I just read the article on ED on this site and wouldn't you know it? Out of the twelve medications that can cause ED...I take five! LOL

Definitely not surprising brother given your situation.
Many meds can be replaced with supplements. I replaced my BP meds with COQ10. My BP is right where it needs to be now.
I pray you can find some alternatives to the meds you are taking.

[franciscan Member Find all posts View Profile Close franciscan]

Definitely not surprising brother given your situation.
Many meds can be replaced with supplements. I replaced my BP meds with COQ10. My BP is right where it needs to be now.
I pray you can find some alternatives to the meds you are taking.

Interesting...the VA has me on blood pressure meds and a statin med to control cholesterol. I just read an article that shows statin meds greatly reducing COQ10 levels.! So basically one of my meds is causing me to need the others!!!! This may unlock some things, thank you!!

[Looking4more Retired Moderator Member of the Month Feb 2013PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Looking4more]

I saw a specialist one time when my T was low and he said that in most cases low testosterone was caused by something we ingest. Funny thing was that the very day before I went to see him, I had just realized that my low T came about right after starting BP meds. Only thing I could do was quit meds for 2 months and have him recheck me. Never had to go back because soon after I stopped taking the meds, I was back to normal erections and all.

I would imagine that you are having the same problem. Not necessarily low T but your meds may be cancelling each other out or causing problems like you said about your statin meds wiping out COQ10. I'm sure you may be able to replace most if not all of your meds with some type of supplement and change of diet. Might take some work but will surely be worth it in the long run. My T was very low for a long time and caused my ED. My wonderful wife supported me through that tough time and now between doing PE and getting off those darn meds, our sex life is better than before.

My mother has long been a supporter of natural remedies and has done tons of research over the years. If you would like, PM me with your conditions and the meds you are taking and I'll see if she has some suggestions that you can discuss with your doctor.

[franciscan Member Find all posts View Profile Close franciscan]

PM me with your conditions and the meds you are taking and I'll see if she has some suggestions that you can discuss with your doctor.

Sent, thank you!

[BigO AdministratorPEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close BigO]

Welcome to the gym. I don't know much about meds. Just wanted to say hello.

[franciscan Member Find all posts View Profile Close franciscan]

Thank you! I'm going to confess that after years of reading/hearing about penis enlargement, I thought it was all just snake oil and marketing highjinks. After spending a few hours rampaging through the posts and articles here, I'm really understanding that this is REAL. Not sure I'll ever be in the market to actually be in a sexual situation again, but at least I want to feel like less than a human paperweight regarding my male-ness. The support here is unexpected and truly restores my hope for true brother and sisterhood in the world. We are human beings and our sexuality is important....it's what separates us from begonias!

[MrsLooking4more Retired Super Moderator Member of the Month Feb 2013PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close MrsLooking4more]

Welcome to the gym Franciscan! First thank you for your service. Second hope your doctor and you can figure out what meds works best for you. For the Mr and I switching to the COQ10 and PEGym (JP90 Routine) were a blessing. No more ED or Pre-E after years of dealing with it. Third I love your signature Pax Et Bonun tibi est.