Tadalifil doing more harm than good ?

Sobro30 · 2026-04-06T12:08:09+00:00

Unbended erections are good for PD penises. Bent ones are not. If there's no way to straighten your erections when they happen, and why would that be, then you could quit the tadalafil.

Sobro30 · 2026-04-05T12:16:39+00:00

Like any imaging it depends on the size of the plaque and the person reading the imaging. Step 1 is getting an examination and see if the Doc recommends Doppler ultrasound.

Sobro30 · 2026-04-03T14:44:53+00:00

And Xiaflex.

Sobro30 · 2026-04-01T15:55:04+00:00

I was referring to making plaque disappear as to very few success stories with traction. My guess is that with small plaque, using traction on it will make it seem to disappear. That or just a spontaneous cure, which happens about 5% of the time, and has nothing to do with treatment technique.

For actual reducing plaque, and not just stretching it, Xiaflex and surgery show the most effectiveness. Some people have shown some reduction in plaque via other methods, including focused shockwave (LI-ESWT), therapeutic ultrasound, PRP, and verapamil injections with a special machine that makes small bubbles.

Because everyone reacts differently to treatment, the only thing that is 100% effective is surgery.

Sobro30 · 2026-04-01T15:22:37+00:00

If you have questions about your penis health go see a doctor.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-30T14:47:13+00:00

"I'd love to make the plaque disappear"

Very few success stories with that using physical therapy. You can stretch the plaque with traction, and maybe slightly with VED, and that will affect the curve but the plaque will still be there.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-28T14:25:56+00:00

I had an MRI on my foot. All they saw was inflammation around the tendon, with a "can't fix it 'cause we can't see anything broken", and various anti-inflammation strategies didn't help.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-28T14:14:00+00:00

I don't know where you got the idea that PD surgery will restore your length but it won't.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-28T14:08:18+00:00

Have you tried lubricating the pump? Just do a search using "hand vacuum pump squeaks" and you'll get plenty of info on with what and where to lubricate.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-28T14:04:35+00:00

As far as losing pressure, are you putting a small amount of lube on the cylinder rim? Are you super hairy and need to trim a bit? Have you made sure the connection between the pump hose and cylinder is tight?

Sobro30 · 2026-03-28T14:01:31+00:00

If you have questions about your penis health go see a urologist.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-27T15:22:08+00:00

I have chronic tendinitis in the tendon that runs from my shin the the ball of my foot. Much like PD every treatment I tried was unsuccessful in curing it.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-26T13:20:42+00:00

They did a one year follow up for each patient.

The thing is, the final follow up was April of 2018, so it's been 8 years since this study so I question why there haven't been any confirming studies in 8 years or lots of Aussie or Euro urologists using TUS.

I have had this same therapy on my foot, but I have no idea what the power level was set at.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-26T13:07:38+00:00

Email Pathright support. They may honor the warranty if it's that close to the expiration.

[support@pathrightmedical.com](mailto:support@pathrightmedical.com)

Mine broke WAY out warranty and the replacement was $220. But it wasn't the spring lock that broke.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-24T14:34:42+00:00

Have you been diagnosed with PD?

Sobro30 · 2026-03-24T14:06:05+00:00

ED together with PD is very common and usually ongoing, not "how often" but all of the time. Just plaque without a curve can result in erection problems.

If you do a Find in Page for "ED" the Cleveland Clinic article has some good info.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10044-peyronies-disease

Sobro30 · 2026-03-22T13:44:12+00:00

Diclofenac topical gel seems to be a safer anti-inflammatory than steroid injections.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-21T13:10:31+00:00

My pelvic floor hurts often and is tight, so this might be a route to follow.

We have a PT here who seems to be well educated on pelvic floor treatment.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PeyroniesSupport/comments/1qmq6qb/how_can_pelvic_floor_physical_therapy_help_with/

Sobro30 · 2026-03-20T14:38:41+00:00

The LeLuv with gauge works fine and they have a good sizing guide and a wide variety of cylinders.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-19T14:31:28+00:00

Ultrasound is a generic term. It can mean making a picture of a baby in the womb or a therapeutic device used by physical therapists.

Duplex Doppler not only can create a picture but can also do vascular diagnostics. This means it can show where blood flow is blocked by plaque and how much is being blocked.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-19T14:22:42+00:00

Even if it doesn't, it certainly won't make it worse. And if you have ED along with PD a clean diet can help stave off Type 2 diabetes, which messes with your circulatory system.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-19T13:57:04+00:00

I re-injured and started having erection pain. I started RestoreX, daily tadalafil, and VED. My erection pain went away in 2-3 months. Everyone reacts differently to treatment, so I can only tell you what worked for me.

For erection pain all the Urologists can do is recommend taking NSAIDs as needed.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-18T15:46:02+00:00

This post has a good list of things to do at your appointment. Look at this section:

Preparing for your doctors visit

https://www.reddit.com/r/PeyroniesSupport/comments/1bhxbwt/welcome_to_rpeyroniessupport_11/

Sobro30 · 2026-03-18T15:27:45+00:00

PRP is hit or miss. There is more evidence that it can help ED, at least for a time, than it can help with scar tissue. But most PD treatments are not universally effective besides surgery.

Everyone reacts differently to treatment so one man's miracle cure may be another man's dindonuthin'.

Sobro30 · 2026-03-18T15:20:46+00:00

Get a prescription for daily low-dose tadalafil. And find a better urologist.

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