Question:
Over six months ago my husband had his prostate removed because of
prostate cancer. He hasn't had an erection since then, and we haven't
had any success at intercourse. He has taken Viagra, Levitra, &
Cialis. He has also tried Caverject injections. Several weeks ago he
saw a second erectile dysfunction specialist. Basically, the doctor
said that my husband would probably have more luck with sex in about 6
months. My husband was encouraged by this, but I wasn't. I don't
think that I believe that anymore. I feel like these doctors are just
putting us off because they know that nothing is going to work now or
6 months from now, and after a sufficient number of months they will
offer to instal an implant. My husband asked about Trimix injections
but the doctor seemed to think that since the Caverject injections
didn't produce a useable erection the trimix wouldn't either.
I guess that is my question. If Caverject injections did not produce
a useable erection is it likely that Trimix injections would be any
more effective?
Answer:
>Over six months ago my husband had his prostate removed because of
>prostate cancer. He hasn't had an erection since . . . .
> He has taken Viagra, Levitra, & Cialis . . . Caverject injections.
Do you know the amount of Caverject they used to inject him?
Did it give him at least a fat softie?
Many uro's are afraid to do a test injection of over 10mmg, (ten MICRO grams,
not milligrams) and it can take more, much more. However, a larger dose
injected will probably be much more painful.
> My husband asked about Trimix injections
> but the doctor seemed to think that since the Caverject injections
> didn't produce a useable erection the trimix wouldn't either.
> I guess that is my question. If Caverject injections did not produce
> a useable erection is it likely that Trimix injections would be any
> more effective?
Yes, Trimix can work where Caverject fails, but it is not that common. There
have been postings here from two people where this did happened. The biggest
advantage of Trimix, is that a greater dose can be injected without causing
your husband pain in the pecker, balls and lower back. Also, it is less
expensive. Your biggest problem will be finding a doctor who knows how to
prescribe Trimix and a sterile compounding pharmacy who can make it.
Find out if your uro has ANY patients on Trimix. I'll bet the answer is no.
If so, locate a compounding pharmacy in your area and ask if they can make
Trimix.
If the answer is yes, will they supply you with the names of the physicians who
prescribe it.
To locate a compounding pharmacy:
http://www.iacprx.org/referral_service/index.html
If none are listed for your area, use the yellow pages.
Another thing to consider are any medicines that your husband is taking. You
did not mention those, especially the new ones AFTER the surgery. Many times
the erection-wilting side effects are not mentioned, for the fear that men will
refuse to take them.
If your husband is ever going to regain his ability to have an erection, it
probably will first happen at night while he is asleep. He will not be able to
repeat it when he is awake. That is quite normal. Don't associate that with
his love for you. Men have nocturnal erections to maintain their internal
plumbing and it has nothing to do with sex or desire.
