Total erection failure sometimes?

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Hello.

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(enough geekiness) (I have to laugh, if I don't laugh I might go dig a hole)

I recently made my first post on these forums , rather detailing my history of this ailment (in the general forum). Thanks to those who managed to read that book.

I wrote that after the initial major flare-up, I had severe erectile dysfunctions for a little less than a week (4 days or so, actually): meaning absolutely 0 signs of an erection, even in the mornings.

Ability came back and was like usual. Symptoms came and went after that (around 1.5 years ago) but this particular symptom never returned.

Around a week or so ago though I guess I suffered a 'flare up' or something like that. I got more pain than in a long time, more constant, too, and even shivers, which I haven't experienced before. The day after that libido was around max. Yesterday the ability was there, but it was slightly diminished (hard to get a 'total' erection) , however today...it is completely dead, just like in the beginning. Normally there is some blood, some extension, more or less all the time, but now there is nothing, absolutely nothing.

Have been under a bit of stress the last week due to pain and such, and gotten some other mind demons that usually come haunting when the subconscious is in distress, and yesterday I fell asleep at around 3.30 pm (and had to get up for work today) but..this can't be mental? If I don't get morning 'wood' then it isn't mental? If it isn't mental I'll go mental? I'll wait four days, but then.. =(

I guess I can't blame the finasteride (directly) for this. Almost funny how it officially can give problems like these, but I never experienced them (though I took about 1/5 of what is normally given for BHP..HBP.. whatever it is called); and once I stop taking the wretched things, Boom. Another thing that is almost funny is that I typically don't suffer increased symptoms after ejaculation. Well..

I thought prostatitis could give ..well, partial issues with this, not this on-off thing? :(
Age: 27 | Onset Age:25.5 | Symptoms: Intermittent: nocturia, hesitancy, ache in testicles, thighs,perineum, back. Shooting pain in lower abdomen. When sitting: tense/taut feeling in buttocks, underside of thighs.
Occasional dribbling. Occasional sharp pain in bladder area when bladder has been rather full for a while.
Constant: Somewhat increased frequency. Weak urine stream(less than 50%, change was sudden). Ever present, mostly not variable. Helped by: Not thinking about it. Made worse by: Drinking a lot of anything and then going to sleep (sometimes), sitting (muscle tightness) (sometimes)
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Prostatitis (actually Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome) does cause sexual dysfunction, including a loss of libido and weak erections. It invariably passes as your condition improves, but can hang around for quite a while. It really is a PITA but not worth worrying about.
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Thanks for the reply. I guess I can stop thinking about dead, black little nerve-endings and such :p
At least for a while...but shall try to dampen reasons behind stress and see what happens, in regards to this symptom and every other.
Age: 27 | Onset Age:25.5 | Symptoms: Intermittent: nocturia, hesitancy, ache in testicles, thighs,perineum, back. Shooting pain in lower abdomen. When sitting: tense/taut feeling in buttocks, underside of thighs.
Occasional dribbling. Occasional sharp pain in bladder area when bladder has been rather full for a while.
Constant: Somewhat increased frequency. Weak urine stream(less than 50%, change was sudden). Ever present, mostly not variable. Helped by: Not thinking about it. Made worse by: Drinking a lot of anything and then going to sleep (sometimes), sitting (muscle tightness) (sometimes)
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Well, it's back; to a degree at least. Glad to see that, relief relief :)

Of course the universe being the universe something else has been brought to my attention..ah, but this thing doesn't appear to have a permanent off-switch anyways = )
Age: 27 | Onset Age:25.5 | Symptoms: Intermittent: nocturia, hesitancy, ache in testicles, thighs,perineum, back. Shooting pain in lower abdomen. When sitting: tense/taut feeling in buttocks, underside of thighs.
Occasional dribbling. Occasional sharp pain in bladder area when bladder has been rather full for a while.
Constant: Somewhat increased frequency. Weak urine stream(less than 50%, change was sudden). Ever present, mostly not variable. Helped by: Not thinking about it. Made worse by: Drinking a lot of anything and then going to sleep (sometimes), sitting (muscle tightness) (sometimes)
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webslave wrote:Prostatitis (actually Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome) does cause sexual dysfunction, including a loss of libido and weak erections. It invariably passes as your condition improves, but can hang around for quite a while. It really is a PITA but not worth worrying about.
Can ED drugs help during the sexual dysfunction period?
Age:36 | Onset Age:34 | Symptoms: back pain, left testicle pain, penis pain (mainly left side), burning when urinating, IBS, burning in upper legs, sore muscles in upper legs. | Helped By: Hot baths, valium, red wine, vodka | Worsened By: Sitting for long periods, stress, thinking too much about it.
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Some men have reported that Viagra does help with this symptom.
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I had total failure again last night. Was so embarrassing, I just wanted to fall into a hole in the floor. Its like I just have no sexual feelings whatsoever. Coupled with depression the both can't be helping each other, but its a vicious circle, today I feel even more depressed because of last night. I HATE THIS CONDITION. Its so cruel :( :( :(
Age: 33 | Onset Age: 32 Initial Symptoms: Frequent urination Current Symptoms: The odd feeling of frequency but not much else Helped By: Not thinking about it, hot bath, red wine, light exercise, Bowen technique seems to help, getting on with my life Worsened By: catastrophic thinking, worrying things will get worse, feeling depressed, reading websites too often! Work! Sitting in work all day isn't good!! Current Progress : Since 1st Sept 08, no pain!!! :)
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It appears that anxiety (see your other posts) and depression are your major problems at the moment. They need to be treated first.
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I'm confused here though. Some studies say ED is caused by Prostatitis, others such as Dr Wise say no it isn't. Is it or isn't it? Is it in my head, is feeling down causing me to have low libido and ED, or is there actually something physical going on as a result of the prostatitis. From the study done on TP release showing men having better sexual function afterwards, I am assuming its not in my head....
Age: 33 | Onset Age: 32 Initial Symptoms: Frequent urination Current Symptoms: The odd feeling of frequency but not much else Helped By: Not thinking about it, hot bath, red wine, light exercise, Bowen technique seems to help, getting on with my life Worsened By: catastrophic thinking, worrying things will get worse, feeling depressed, reading websites too often! Work! Sitting in work all day isn't good!! Current Progress : Since 1st Sept 08, no pain!!! :)
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I'm sorry if I sound obtuse, but it's both. There are definitely elements of both at play.
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Is it possible to have full control over "it" again? Or will things never be the same in that department? Know you dont have a crystal ball, but given the time you have researched this and spoken to people on here, just wondered if you might know....
Age: 33 | Onset Age: 32 Initial Symptoms: Frequent urination Current Symptoms: The odd feeling of frequency but not much else Helped By: Not thinking about it, hot bath, red wine, light exercise, Bowen technique seems to help, getting on with my life Worsened By: catastrophic thinking, worrying things will get worse, feeling depressed, reading websites too often! Work! Sitting in work all day isn't good!! Current Progress : Since 1st Sept 08, no pain!!! :)
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Considering that I once had low libido and softer erections at one stage during the disorder, but later on recovered completely, and having heard from others who recovered, I'd say not to worry about it (easy for me to say!).
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Thanks, means a lot to hear that. Yeah softer erections definitely I can understand.
Age: 33 | Onset Age: 32 Initial Symptoms: Frequent urination Current Symptoms: The odd feeling of frequency but not much else Helped By: Not thinking about it, hot bath, red wine, light exercise, Bowen technique seems to help, getting on with my life Worsened By: catastrophic thinking, worrying things will get worse, feeling depressed, reading websites too often! Work! Sitting in work all day isn't good!! Current Progress : Since 1st Sept 08, no pain!!! :)
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webslave wrote:I'm sorry if I sound obtuse, but it's both. There are definitely elements of both at play.
Definitely both. One thing that has helped me is that I am married to the most wonderful woman in the world and therefore performance anxiety is at a minimum. When things aren't working right, we laugh and have fun in different ways. For me, this has eliminated one part of the problem, so that I can focus solely on the physical part. Most times, things work fine and life is great. Just remember, millions of men have ED, and their only hope is the drugs, for us there is a strong likelihood that things will return to normal after some passage of time.
Age:36 | Onset Age:34 | Symptoms: back pain, left testicle pain, penis pain (mainly left side), burning when urinating, IBS, burning in upper legs, sore muscles in upper legs. | Helped By: Hot baths, valium, red wine, vodka | Worsened By: Sitting for long periods, stress, thinking too much about it.
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Hope so as my partner dumped me last year so being single and having these problems isn't very ideal.... :(
Age: 33 | Onset Age: 32 Initial Symptoms: Frequent urination Current Symptoms: The odd feeling of frequency but not much else Helped By: Not thinking about it, hot bath, red wine, light exercise, Bowen technique seems to help, getting on with my life Worsened By: catastrophic thinking, worrying things will get worse, feeling depressed, reading websites too often! Work! Sitting in work all day isn't good!! Current Progress : Since 1st Sept 08, no pain!!! :)
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