In dire need of advice! Please help

Mew
Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:57:42 +0000

Could it be because of my irregular usage of the drug as explained above?

Possibly, but nobody can say for sure. Moreso you were susceptable to the effects of inhibiting 5AR2 and it took 4 years for Fin’s effects on your hormones to manifest in a detrimental way.

Or the fact that I started using regular vitamin and mineral supplement pills, bought from the pharmacy, about 6 months ago in combination with propecia?

Extremely unlikely.

Could it be because I drank a whole bottle of red wine on halloween?

Extremely unlikely.

Something has to have changed to trigger it, right?

Yea, something likely did change but unless you had baseline hormone bloodtests taken for like every known hormone to man, and every ratio of every hormone to each other, you’d never know what’s changed.

If we all knew what changed, we’d have answers for treatment. That said, if you review the Finasteride Studies section you’ll see some common points that are repeated over and over, which are listed in the FAQ at top of site (Fin affects androgen/estrogen ratio, neurosteroids, nitric oxide production etc). These can serve as points for investigation by a medical professional.

Or can it simply have been building up in my system over the passed 4 years?

This is the most likely answer, in that whatever hormones/changes Fin was doing, it took 4 years for things to get so out of whack to cause you problems.

Note this is NOT the same as “Finasteride building up in your system” – I’m referring to the “buildup” of ongoing androgen deprivation, and inhibition of 5AR2/DHT/neurosteroids/nitric oxide/increased estradiol you likely subjected yourself to for 4 years.

If so, how come it took me 4 years to notice while it takes a month for others?

Everyone’s body and hormones are different; some people are VERY sensitive to such hormonal changes, others not so much, and thus it can take a long time for problems to manifest.

Should I contact an urologist for advice, or some other type of doctor?

A Uro is good for investigating the mechanical functioning of the penis/erections, but for hormone issues you should see an Endocrinologist.

I understand that I should take a blood test. Can an urologist do that?

Yes, any doctor can order bloodtests.

Should I change my habbits in any way? I will try to start exercising again in the mornings and to get better sleep. Is there anything else? Any food or substinance I should stay away from that could prevent me from recovering?

Just try to eat healthy, stay active, and don’t stress yourself out too much. Everyone has their own bits of advice but adequate sleep/rest, nutrition and excercise are cornerstones for a healthy body, irregardless of Finasteride. Omega 3s (fish oil) are a good supplement to take for mental health.

Many guys have reported alcohol & stimulants like caffeine have a more negative impact on their state (obviously), so try and minimize such things if possible.

you can detoxify yourself and your liver using antibiotix. Is this something I should try to get perscribed and do?

Not sure about that, first you’d require a proper diagnosis and not even sure where you read this information.

are there any medications that works to give you an erection while suffering from ED because of propecia? Does viagra, erection stimulative gels or sexdrive increasing substinances like yohimbe work or are we utterly screwed if we can not fix the cause of the problem?

Viagra helps with the physical aspect of obtaining/maintaining an erection, but does nothing for libido. Yohimbe works on libido, as does Maca (natural supplement) supposedly. Horny Goat Weed is a natural PDE5 inhibitor like Viagra, only weaker. L-Arginine can help to boost Nitric Oxide production, which plays a role in erectile abilities… more info on all this stuff in the Natural Supplements section of website.

Basically you need to get comprehensive bloodwork per the list on this site to see what is going on in your body. From there you can evaluate next steps.

In the meantime, try not to stress too much, many guys here have improved with time.