Burning sensation--normal?

[Old Guy]

Yes, I had the same sensation for a few months. My shaft felt like it was sunburned or the skin was stripped away. That got better in a couple months but every time I'd inflate for maybe the first 4-5 months the feeling returned, thankfully it was less intense each time. My research seemed to point to a reaction to the antibiotic on the cylinders. Since that was in the beginning of the pandemic, I never consulted my doc about it.
The baby sock didn't help much for that, but Aspercream did. A small dab smeared along my shaft calmed that burn down for a good part of the day. Just had to wash it off before sex.
A hot bath helped me feel better too.

[HardTimes26]

Are you saying it hurts for days even if you don’t cycle once?

Mine can still feel like it’s burning but usually only after cycling and maybe up to a day after. It is a different pain than the pain while inflated… one guy said like a sunburn. He thought it was the antibiotics as well, but honestly it doesn’t matter of it gradually goes away.

It's burned every day. Sunburn is a good comparison.

[HardTimes26]

Yes, I had the same sensation for a few months. My shaft felt like it was sunburned or the skin was stripped away. That got better in a couple months but every time I'd inflate for maybe the first 4-5 months the feeling returned, thankfully it was less intense each time. My research seemed to point to a reaction to the antibiotic on the cylinders. Since that was in the beginning of the pandemic, I never consulted my doc about it.
The baby sock didn't help much for that, but Aspercream did. A small dab smeared along my shaft calmed that burn down for a good part of the day. Just had to wash it off before sex.
A hot bath helped me feel better too.

Thanks, Old Guy. You would think the docs could test us pre-surgery for such reactions! I definitely will get some Aspercream.

[Rider1400]

I was about to reply with remembering old guy saying that. There was at least one other guy in here that had a similar situation and by memory it worked out fine.

[Old Guy]

Thanks, Old Guy. You would think the docs could test us pre-surgery for such reactions! I definitely will get some Aspercream.

Well, they did ask me if I had reactions to any antibiotic. One I knew. Guess you don't know until it causes a problem.

[OlemanMike]

I had significant pain and burning the first 3-4 weeks while my penis was partially inflated to point upright. After 5th week doc deflated me to get into flacid position but I never got fully placid. Always some fluid, partial hardness that caused my penis to rub clothing and uncomfortable irritation continued through weeks 10-12. Wore a sock and it helped some. Started wearing 2 pr underwear ... boxers briefs under regular briefs to hold my parts secure in clothing. Just at 4 months now and pain all gone. Still have trouble deflating to completely placid. I pump up in bed every night and often go to sleep fully pumped. Deflate if I wake up in the middle of the night. I pump 30-40 times to fully inflate but with only minor discomfort. Rock hard! I am about 6-7inches fully inflated and surprised many only pump 10-20 times.
Didn't start sex until about 8 weeks ... too painful, though doc cleared my at 6 weeks and told me to cycle everyday for 90 days. Still some trouble with orgasm / angle that I hopes improves over time. With a lot of effort can achieve orgasm & ejaculation when working solo. Still some numbness in shaft as well. Happy and confident but hoping to improve PIV sex over time as others have reported.

[HardTimes26]

All the best to you, OlemanMike. I am wondering about the angle, too. My doc did not give any advice in that department. I hope your numbness dissipates and everything starts working/feeling the way you want it to.