referal?

Hilary

At Christie's 2 weeks ago, I was advised to have Sidenafil in conjunction with a pump. I have now been given 100 mg dosage as opposed to the 50 mg I had before. I have not been able to get the pump on its own to get an erection like before the op. I would guess its only around 70%.

I hope to try them together for the first time tonight!

I have never been referred to an ED clinic, and if nothing has changed when I next go at the end of February, I guess they will want me to try the injections which at the moment makes me squirm, but I have a golfing friend who uses these without a problem.

I think referral to an ED clinic should be automatic after 3 months if needed. It's not a massive issue for me, but can understand how important it is to others. I will be asking for an ED clinic referral if there is no change, but I guess Christie's will tell me that will have to be done through my GP.

Hope the PSA result is good.

Paul

Hi Hilary,

I had my op on June 12th 2014 ( see my profile for details )

Once discharged from hospital I've had very little or no support.......partly my fault as I don't like to pester people...

I still suffer with incontinence ...although it 's very slowly improving these  last few weeks, but still a long way to go.... rang GP for financial help with pads....not interested
I think the 'strap you are referring to is possibly known as a Bulbar Sling?...

ED is also still a problem......once again no one interested, so I privately purchased a pump .... I have to say this is very effective for me

I'm due to see consultant early Dec for a review and further PSA test result ( first PSA test since 6 weeks post op )

I will be requesting to attend a ED clinic if one does exist in my area......also I need to attend an incontinence clinic to see if I can get any help with pads etc..
Best Wishes 
Luther

Edited by member 13 Nov 2014 at 17:03  | Reason: Not specified

I was referred for incontinence by my GP, and got over 200 pads foc.

I am improving all the time. I usually need only 1 pad per day, and I am hoping to be dry in 5 months. I will be able to apply for more pads when I need them.