- i had my surgery 2 and half years ago my sex part hasnt came back yet 11th July 2008
... Have you tried Viagra and the VED? VED stands for Vacuum Erectile Device ... by most insurance plans. Its almost foolproof while Viagra works in many case but not all.
Did your surgery...
... [QUOTE=shs50;3646056]Have you tried Viagra and the VED? VED stands for Vacuum Erectile Device ... by most insurance plans. Its almost foolproof while Viagra works in many case but not all.
Did your surgery...
- Gleason 9 23rd May 2008
... all the pills and only feel a little chubbiness with viagra ....keep hoping...Anyway that has been the course of...
- Treatment AFTER surgury 18th April 2008
... almost 90% while aroused with the help or oral Meds ie: Viagra ,/Cialis as wll as occasional VED exercise).
...
- Incontinence Setbacks? 11th April 2008
... the pump is a waste of time and I should use only Viagra and a particular brand of injections while yet another...
- RP & could spare no nerves: how long on Viagra? 30th March 2008
... tell me how long someone in this situation will be on Viagra : currently 3 100mg pills per week.
Thank you ...
Some feel that Viagra , etc. is good therapy for someone like us, and I guess ... I hope you are one who does. Generally, however, Viagra , etc. does little for ED as a result of prostetectomy...
... [QUOTE=judge43;3509925]Some feel that Viagra , etc. is good therapy for someone like us, and I guess ... I hope you are one who does. Generally, however, Viagra , etc. does little for ED as a result of prostetectomy ... .
Judge43
I'm 3 months out, and Viagra nor Cialas has done anything. On to the pump and the...
... alternatives. One thing I have noticed that taking Viagra causes knee pain or muscle pain in my body! Not sure...
... also be plumped up with arginine. A lot cheaper than Viagra . Its sad but we're left in this undesirable condition...
... tell me how long someone in this situation will be on Viagra : currently 3 100mg pills per week.
Thank you ... just starting to see real improvements after i use Viagra , and yet not even 100% (i also use the VED , and...
... was threatening your life.
So, why are you on Viagra ? The way it was explained to me is that Viagra improves...
- Ins. won't pay for Viagra? 25th March 2008
... My surgeon prescribed 100mg Viagra every 3 days, which is 10 per month. United Healthcare ... I didn't like the side effects that came with the Viagra . He said to cut them in half and take 50mg instead...
... couldn't spare any nerves. Surgeon has me on 3 100mg Viagra pills per week. It's to improve circulation. I pay ... Thank you
If you want my honest opinion, the more Viagra he prescribes, the more vacations he gets to the Bahamas ... frankly, I never saw a kickback I didn't like!" If Viagra was a generic drug and you could buy it at WalMart...
... couldn't spare any nerves. Surgeon has me on 3 100mg Viagra pills per week. It's to improve circulation. I pay...
... Richard:
Usually most health plans don't reimburse for Viagra , Levitra or Ciallis as they consider them lifestyle ... for V.A. benefits you can get a limited number of Viagra doses, around 3-4 a month I believe, dispensed from...
- Prostate Cancer 23rd March 2008
... clearly see that there is a progress with Oral Meds (IE Viagra ) however i am not at 100% yet BUT as i said the...
... men including myself do well with a combination of Viagra , and the VED. Also you might seek counseling from...
- Post RP/pathology--some good, some bad//probability charts?? 21st March 2008
... spare any nerves but the surgeon has me on 3 100mg Viagra per week. Any ideas? Maybe circulation enhancement...
... spare any nerves but the surgeon has me on 3 100mg Viagra per week. Any ideas? Maybe circulation enhancement ... still baffled to WHY your surgeon recommended Viagra for a whole year when he removed your nerve bundles ... out there , But its not the every day Meds like Viagra and Cialis) ...talk to your Uro or get a second...
- PC side efect post RRP -Updates, thoughts 29th February 2008
... Pump once in a while and some oral medicine such as Viagra 2x a week) however i thought that by now i would gain ... into more aggressive therapy with the vaccum pump and Viagra to make a better progress and hope that soon enough...
- Pain 6 weeks out 26th February 2008
... Erections are still a memory, but I have started taking viagra 25 mgs a day. I tried Cialis once and had 3 days of...
... Erections are still a memory, but I have started taking viagra 25 mgs a day. I tried Cialis once and had 3 days of ... diminished over time. And I have had no luck with it or Viagra so far other than enriching my local pharmacy. If...
... the local pharmacy. My pharmacy charges $104 for the viagra and $293 for Cavesect. How many mgs of Viagra are ... you taking. Are you take both Cialis and Viagra . I have a perscription for Cialis, but haven't filled...
... or any other pain. :D
My doc prescribed 100mg Viagra every three days. My health plan would help with ... days.
The most common listed side effects of Viagra are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach. ... I cannot tolerate chocolate chips on days I take Viagra . Is that wierd or what?
I was told the nerves ... will heal at their own pace. The Viagra is to 'exercise' the erectile tissue and keep it from...
... surgeon advised and the patient's information insert for Viagra states that it works best if taken on an empty stomach ... although fats are said to interact adversely with Viagra .
Beyond seeing a subtle blue haze and an occassional ... slight flush Viagra works well for me, usually after about 20 minutes...
- Incontinence and ED Issues 21st February 2008
... orgasms at about the same rate as pre-op. I have tried viagra and cialis but the high cost has discouraged me from ... as before the operation or possibly assisted with viagra or cialis? I cannot envision using a pump etc.
Somewhere...
... months to regain partial erections with help from Viagra ,etc. The ErecAid system was necessary to firm up...
... company of Depends ;)
As for the ED, started taking Viagra and Cialas daily (alternating) which has shown little...
... several opinions. My surgeon said to take 25mg of Viagra daily, and a whole 100mg once a week or so (for special...
... several opinions. My surgeon said to take 25mg of Viagra daily, and a whole 100mg once a week or so (for special...
- 3 Months Check Point! 11th February 2008
... The specialists who recommend daily dosing of Viagra to restore erectile funmction following surgery usually ... open to question but its doubtful that 1/4 or 25mg of Viagra will have any effect. Suggest you check back with ... alone or in combination with PDE inhibitors such as Viagra ,Levitra and Ciallis. The most frequently recommended...
... regarded by the way:
Unclear what the correct dose for Viagra should be because it has not
been studied yet....
... read or found out that there is a stronger dose of Viagra on the market called Viagra Pro i am not sure if its...
- prostate surgery August 2005 problems 5th February 2008
... similiar results at first but they gradually improved. Viagra was fine for getting started but the pump was often...
- Back from consultation after scans 29th January 2008
... one side and currently I achieve a 95% erection with viagra or cialis. Good enough for penetration and I expect...
- Viagr***** 10th January 2008
... and impotance. My doc has recommended taking 50 mg viagra everyday, but my insurance only covers 8 100/ month...
- Wife has concerns 5th November 2007
... difficult to know as everyone is different: in many cases viagra or injections or pumps work, and are only needed until...
- Wife needs answers. 29th October 2007
... is now at 13 weeks. Some of the meds did nothing. Viagra , however worked well. Tell the doctor, and try different ... has helped a lot. Strange though, one time, the viagra didn't work. So, don't give up on each situation...
- Wife with lots of questions......help! 29th October 2007
... visit (at 4 weeks) he gave him a prescription for Viagra and suggested we purchase a VED (he said it was optional...
- ED meds and Side Effects!!! 25th October 2007
... one time or another ED oral meds by Dr. Order (IE Viagra Cialis and Levitra) on a regular basis to get things...
... see the whites brighter and more white after taking viagra 50....
... see the whites brighter and more white after taking viagra 50.
thats even better Phantom ... as long as its...
- C'mon, be honest! If I had it to do over... 13th October 2007
... took several months to overccome with the help of Viagra and the VED. Still need the VED most times for the...
- 8.5 months post-op update...continence and potency 10th October 2007
... I started using pills at about 2 months post-op. Viagra seemd to work best for me. I also used a vacuum pump...
... )the Folgart supplement, and 2xweek 50mg dose of Viagra , as well as using the VED which i just got recently...
- any ED experiences out there ? 6th October 2007
... rustrating.
my program entails VED for conditioning, and Viagra twice a week. I also take l-arginine, Omega-3, CoQ10...
... rustrating.
my program entails VED for conditioning, and Viagra twice a week. I also take l-arginine, Omega-3, CoQ10...
... about the meds. They don' help that much anyway but Viagra is use ful in getting started. I find the VED is the...
... After 8 months I think Viagra gives some life. Unfortunately there is no woman for...
... many others have found it to be a valuable adjunct to Viagra since it guarantees sufficient firmness for penetration ... which Viagra does not. Also Viagra doesn't necessarily maintain the erection long enough ... effective way of getting back in the game along with Viagra and retraining the nerves and bloodvessels.
Bob...
... vitamin B also! Honestly, we've stopped the drugs... viagra . No need any longer now. :)
Debbie...
... vitamin B also! Honestly, we've stopped the drugs... viagra . No need any longer now. :)
Debbie
Hey Debbie...
... our curve took a downturn. No clue what happen but viagra didn't work last night. So, needless to say, we were...
... our curve took a downturn. No clue what happen but viagra didn't work last night. So, needless to say, we were...
... strong temporal relationship to dosing with sildenafil ( Viagra , Pfizer, Inc), tadalafil (Cialis, Lilly ICOS, LLC...
... strong temporal relationship to dosing with sildenafil ( Viagra , Pfizer, Inc), tadalafil (Cialis, Lilly ICOS, LLC...
... the pump in combination with oral medication ? (ie: viagra etc..?).
Yes sometimes you need to take things...
... the pump in combination with oral medication ? (ie: viagra etc..?).
Yes sometimes you need to take things ... for the encouragement on the ED. My husband did use viagra with the pump but only twice. Once when it failed...
... for the encouragement on the ED. My husband did use viagra with the pump but only twice. Once when it failed...
... also got the Folgart supplement as well as 2x wk viagra ... so i am trying to get ALL cylinders going ....
... also got the Folgart supplement as well as 2x wk viagra ... so i am trying to get ALL cylinders going ....
... Has anyone stopped taking Viagra because of the recent warnings of the harmful side...
... and said they had side effect,. i think that taking viagra is part of the rehab process to regain erection ,...
... months post RP.
I dont get a natural hard, but with Viagra 50 the size grows though it isn't good enough for...
- Incontinence Issues? 21st September 2007
... already has erections back at 90% with the use of viagra . I'll take that for the piece of mind that the cancer...
- My First Post-Op PSA 18th September 2007
... our office copays of 10, that's it. They even cover viagra and cialis.
On another note, which surprised me...
- 3 days post op 15th September 2007
... days to come, now would there???
Also on mild viagra dose every couple of days to encourage blood
flow...
- My First Post 9-4-07 4th September 2007
... different medications from- or stronger doses of- Viagra and Cialis???). Overall I feel good but I DO want...
- Path to Potency 30th August 2007
... i suppose.
my story: 43, 5-1/2 months post op. Viagra 2x/wk, ErecAid (not to be confused with "Eric Aide...
... erections and blood flow to the penis. He prescribed 100mg Viagra or 20mg Levitra, the Osbon Erec-Aid VED,erotic aids ... We progressed gradually from partial erections with Viagra and manual stimulation which could be enhanced to...
- Update on my recently diagnosed husband--saw the surgeon 2nd August 2007
... through intercourse is not always possible without Viagra . We didnt' discuss it with Dr. Lee on Friday. Just...
... through intercourse is not always possible without Viagra . We didnt' discuss it with Dr. Lee on Friday. Just...
... through intercourse is not always possible without Viagra . We didnt' discuss it with Dr. Lee on Friday. Just...
- Three month post op visit with surgeon 18th July 2007
... drug therapy. I am participating in a double blind Viagra study.
We talked about bicycle riding and he said...
... ED well before now in various ways: (eg: exercises, Viagra , pump).
Forget about the double blind Viagra ... study, you should have been using Viagra before now to increase blood flow and help the healing...
... I have been on intense therapy with vacuum pumps, Viagra and all the rest, with no good results. I am beginning...
- HDR Brachytherapy vs Permanent seeds vs Surgery 11th July 2007
... and potent, though the potency requires 50 mg. of Viagra about 20% of the time.
Vanderbilt was the surgical...
... and potent, though the potency requires 50 mg. of Viagra about 20% of the time.
Vanderbilt was the surgical...
- just diagnosed 24th June 2007
... everything now. Your doctor will probably prescribe Viagra or Cialis, your insurance company won't pay for it...
- Brachytherapy Vs surgery 7th June 2007
... history is 99% continence and 90% potence (Without Viagra ) seven weeks post-surgery.
Robot prostatectomy...
... history is 99% continence and 90% potence (Without Viagra ) seven weeks post-surgery.
Robot prostatectomy...
- confused, scared and frustrated 6th June 2007
... urologist....
I normally visit once a year for my Viagra prescription, and in the 5 years I have seen him have...
- Basic Questions 12th May 2007
... might be used.
Some doctors recently suggest use of viagra every 2nd day soon after surgery to assist blood flow...
- Urethoplasty question 8th May 2007
... you guys would be nice.
Also, one more question, viagra is definitely not working for me at all, and i dont...
- at one month -- thoughts, questions , . . . 8th May 2007
... active, continence pretty much under control, starting Viagra and have some, stirring, though it may just be engorgement...
... since surgery, though.
Have been taking 25 mg. of Viagra for a week, with today being the first day to take...
- Treatment Cost: 6th May 2007
... coverage after that. My treatment includes 1/4 tablet of Viagra daily for six days a week, a 100 mg. tablet the seventh...
... coverage after that. My treatment includes 1/4 tablet of Viagra daily for six days a week, a 100 mg. tablet the seventh...
... coverage after that. My treatment includes 1/4 tablet of Viagra daily for six days a week, a 100 mg. tablet the seventh...
... (
Does insurance cover the meds like MUSE and viagra ? Do they cover injections? The VED?
Isn't this...
... but my insurance company does not routinely cover Viagra , but it will if the doctor specifically calls the...
... but my insurance company does not routinely cover Viagra , but it will if the doctor specifically calls the...
- now at three weeks. when may i . . .? 3rd May 2007
... return to your "old self," even if it is with pads and Viagra for an undetermined period of time! My thinking is...
... uro said all the nerves were sparred. I've tried Viagra at 100mg's and all it did was give me a headache and ... ve heard from others that didn't have success with Viagra did have with Cialis. The thought of a vacume device...
- Mri ? 23rd April 2007
... erection yet, though there is some progression with Viagra to be started in another week at 25 mg. to enhance...
- New to Board With A Lot of Questions 21st April 2007
... well, I can't get an erection even with 100mgs. of viagra . I do not want to stay on this Lupron. After the...
... well, I can't get an erection even with 100mgs. of viagra . I do not want to stay on this Lupron. After the...
- Pseudo erections after radical prostatectomy? 15th April 2007
... than other treatments that were available.
I tried Viagra and Muse. The viagra didn't work at all and the Muse...
... MAYBE an erection but still more than likely need for Viagra or other ED treatment to engage in intercourse
...
- Prostate Cancer Dilemma 13th April 2007
... gradually recovered over 3 year period with help of Viagra , use of vacuum pump and committed persistence with...
... 5 days ago)...99% continent (I got lucky). Taking Viagra 25mg daily.
Path: negative margins, negative nodes...
... 5 days ago)...99% continent (I got lucky). Taking Viagra 25mg daily.
Path: negative margins, negative nodes...
... bladder. Now when I stopped taking the weekly 50mg Viagra the pain isn't there any more. I haven't taken a tab...
... bladder. Now when I stopped taking the weekly 50mg Viagra the pain isn't there any more. I haven't taken a tab ... experienced this?
Any particular reason for taking the Viagra ?...
... Rather than viagra or Cialis, get your doc to prescribe a vacuum pump...
... vaccum pump. I did mention too. He prescribed 100 viagra . It helps maintain a reasonable hard on though it...
- Surgery April 11, 2007 10th April 2007
... Catheter out on Monday. Vandy starts patients on Viagra , 25 mg. daily, three weeks after surgery, with a 100...
- Orgasms post surgery 9th April 2007
... laborous work. The doctor also gave me two boxes of Viagra of 50 mg each tablet to try and get the blood flowing ... to my penis again. I've tried the Viagra , one 50 mg tablet per attempt and I haven't been able...
... prior to having RP and am now very nervous about using Viagra etc unless I can be assured that there will be less...
... sustainable erection with the pump method. For me, Viagra was worthless, like peeing money down the toilet....
- Surgery next week 7th April 2007
... incontinence but that is almost gone. Some ED issues but Viagra seems to work pretty well. I'm over 9 weeks post-op...
- Post Catheter Issues Need Advice 5th April 2007
... happening down there yet. The doctor gave me two boxes of Viagra to kick start my libido, he said if you don't use...
- What Do Differently? 4th April 2007
... yeah, ED is still a bit of a problem. Need to use Viagra and those type of meds. My uro gives those out as...
- sex after robotic surgery 31st March 2007
... six weeks, it seems typical for doctors to prescribe Viagra or Cialis to stimulate blood flow, as well as recommend...
... back into action. Typically this includes drugs like Viagra and Cialis to stimulate blood flow, even though these...
... at Vanderbilt is running a large research study. Viagra is started at 1/4 of a tablet a week after surgery ... injections at a time some doctors are just starting the Viagra . Though this reflects the fact that there are very...
... at Vanderbilt is running a large research study. Viagra is started at 1/4 of a tablet a week after surgery ... injections at a time some doctors are just starting the Viagra . Though this reflects the fact that there are very...
... cancer removed through RRP, and his doctor gave him a viagra tablet the night of the surgery. I KNOW he didn't...
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) tablets information 20th March 2007
... 8206;not tried these tablets yet.
Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) – Pfizer (27 March 1998) ... ;
Viagra works up to 4.5 - 5 hours
Viagra is taken 60 minutes before sex
Side effects ... up to 10% of users experience headache, red face
Viagra pills are easier to split (Note: I do not think they ... Tadalafil is comparable to a 100 mg dose of sildenafil ( Viagra ).
Note: To minimize your chances of experiencing...
... several of the available ED drugs. I was prescribed Viagra and Androgel for testicular failure years ago. It ... time, I have been using Cialis 20 mg in place of the Viagra that no longer works for me. I have had very few side...
- discovery to post-op - observations - de Vinci 14th March 2007
... more standard for post op patients to begin taking Viagra or something similar immediately after surgery. This...
- Nerve sparing 14th March 2007
... actually spared? I have tried Cialas 20mg's, Viagra 50mg's, 100mg's and I have not had any erectionsat...
... the penis to promote recovery. I also took 50 mg of Viagra three times a week, initially not to promote erections ... establish blood flow. Eventually I experimented with the Viagra and pump in combination to sustain erections. The...
... of such operations on "Radical Prostatemy" I tried Viagra (which is taunted as the best cure all for ED, so...
- Some POST-OP PROBLEMS at home 28th February 2007
... experiece. It almost equal to the result i get with Viagra 50. I just don't understand why this is happening...
- My EXPERIENCES AND TIPS on prostate cancer/surgery PART 1 23rd February 2007
... of potency remaining, and now there are drugs like Viagra that can help.
Along the lines of potency, your...
- depression 4 weeks post-op prostatectomy 16th February 2007
... issues. I think that at that time I'll get samples of Viagra , Cialis, and Levitra to try. I have also invested...
... groups in your area.
Are you on any medication such as Viagra ? It is very commonly prescribed after prostate surgery...
- Oh Happy Day 31st January 2007
... I was taking a shower afterwards. I got samples of viagra and cialis and took them on a regular daily sometimes...
- Has anyone tried injections for Erectile Dysfunction?? 13th December 2006
... effective. 43 people have gone permanently blind with Viagra . The longer I used Viagra, the more ineffective it...
- Vacuum Erection Device Recommendations 3rd December 2006
... help with my recovery. I had surgery in October 2006. Viagra does make things thicken up a bit but it is way short...
... sexlife.Wife swears by it as its far more effective than Viagra ,Cialis,etc. Viagra works for initial erection but...
... incontinence much better. Erections? What erections? Viagra , Cialis, Levitra have done very little. Ready to...
... full erection. These ED tablets are a waste of $$$, Viagra did nothing for me at all, and Cialas does not hold...
... year or longer to heal and it continually improves. Viagra , etc. also works but differently. Erections won't...
- dad has been diagnosed, i have questions! 30th November 2006
... drugs for erectile dysfunction: Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra each for daily dosage for several weeks. Levitra...
- PSA Follow up questions 27th November 2006
... dribbles here and there, but not too much. Cialis and Viagra both work well. He takes em every other day just...
- Prostate Concern--Would you help?? 7th October 2006
... drugs for erectile dysfunction: Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra each for daily dosage for several weeks. Levitra...
- A year ago 25th July 2006
... an orgasm yesterday (even though the dr. gave him viagra and said not to really try anything yet). Hes taking...
...
He had surgery 3 weeks ago and was already given viagra every other day but told not to actually be sexual...
... still don't have any usable erections yet. When I take Viagra I get a headache and a fast heartbeat. Maybe sex is...
