bldoink wrote:You seem to be a pretty good candidate for injections. You haven't complained of alprostadil (PGE1) ache so that's good. Based on that I'd suggest you have the alprostadil (PGE1) component of your mix increased substantially. I use 14 units of mono-mix consisting of 80mcg alprostadil per ml, as compared to your 10mcg per ml. However, if you go to 15 units of your current mix, bear in mind 15 units isn't a huge amount, especially with your current mix. If you were on Edex you would likely be injecting a full ml.
I have no idea how long a run you can get from injections. That seems to be all over the place with different guys. I'm at over 10 years now.
If I understand correctly you've only done 2 injections. That's way too few trials to base any kind of judgement on. Yes, you will have to experiment with dosage and mix. Some guys are lucky and find the correct mix and dose quickly while others have to experiment awhile. Try to be patient. I can't help you with singles dating. I've been married for almost 40 years, closer to 50 if I count my first wife
I also have no idea when/if you should get an implant. Only you and your doctor can decide on that. It seems like you're not in a mental state to be patient and see if injections are for you. I figure you'll rush into an implant within 6 months. Good luck. I hope you find the best path for you whatever it may be.
If you haven't yet it I'd consider trying a silicone novelty/sex shop cock ring around your dick behind the boys. It might give you some of the boost you're looking for.
Thanks for taking the time to respond like that. And, you're right, there's absolutely a huge mental component to it all. There always has been going back to when I experienced it as a teenager. I had a nice 20 year run with 25mg of Viagra with minimal problems. When that started to fail, even at higher doses, or combined with Cialis, the mental part took over all the more. Especially since I was post-divorce and dating at the time. Most partners through that time have been beyond complimentary. Even saying that the ED made me a better lover overall because there's always attention on her when my erections are up and down and the sessions are long, pleasurable, and fun. I'm the one the most frustrated because I know things aren't working properly.
My hope with the Trimix is it'll restore confidence once a find a dosage that works as effectively as people here suggest it works. Especially if it's steady and consistent - at least for a bit of time. I'm still going to take a low dose daily Cialis and possibly Viagra on the in between days. There's nights where I'm on just the PDE5's and we can have sex 2 or 3 times. So there's still some effectiveness. It just seems like a 150mg to 200mg dose is required any more and I'm still losing erections off and on but regaining them. I'm hoping that adding Trimix to the mix is a boost both physically and mentally.
I definitely agree that my mix could be stronger and increasing the alprostadil (PGE1) would be a start - especially since I haven't had the ache on my two doses. We'll see how it goes as I up the dose. And the doctor did specifically tell me it's possible I feel very little difference on the 10 to 15 units and to not get discouraged. And, to my girlfriend, we had great sex that she's still talking about So it did help me in some regard even on the low dose. I just lost my erection about an hour in on the 5 units without cumming and was one, done, and limp after the 10 unit dose.
I don't think I'll be moving to an implant within the next six months without giving the Trimix a chance. It'll be tempting since I have the money to pay out of pocket for it and I've become so tired of spending so much money already on this. I was on Viagra before the generics were available, I buy a bottle of $200 PT-141 every month or so, I buy a ton of supplements for my sexual health, arginine and citrulline, I've had Gainswave, bought a Phoenix for at home therapy, had a P shot, and I'm on TRT therapy. That all adds up for what's ultimately inconsistent results. However, even though my erections aren't exactly natural, I like restoring and enhancing my natural erectile function. I don't necessarily know if I'm ready to have my erectile tissues gutted and pump it up. I'm just more open to it being an avenue I eventually go down but would like to prolong it little. At least until I'm in my 50s.
The cock rings just kind of make me veiny and fatter. I'm experimenting with some different ones though.