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Are there any physiatrists close to you? These are doctors that use non-surgical measures to treat injury and illness and manage pain. They look at the broad picture, the total body, so that also involves diet and nutrition.
I would definitely see a good neurologist. I had numbness in my right thigh and the neurologist immediately recognized the problem as meralgia paresthetica. He did all of the normal tests anyway but confirmed his initial diagnosis and told me not to put anything in my right pants pocket because the contents were pressing on a nerve. That solved the issue. On another occasion he confirmed my internet aided self diagnosis of an 18 hour episode of transient global amnesia. He also did scans of my carotid and brain and said I had had a number of mini strokes which I was unaware of. The idiot neurologist at the hospital found none of that and said my amnesia was a result of a fugue state cause by depression.
Urologists only understand the prostate, the urethra and the bladder. If they can't find a urinary blockage or a malignancy they can't help you.
Another doctor to try is an endocrinologist. The glands such as the thyroid, the pituitary can cause a host of bodily symptoms.
I doubt diet, vitamins or supplements have much to do with it unless you overdose on the wrong supplements.
Are you on any meds? They can also have a host of side effects.
Are you suffering from depression? That could affect your sexual function and also can magnify any perceived physical symptoms.
Finally you can get a full body pet scan. It will identify any malignancy anywhere in the body.
I work full-time Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm in a cafe. I do everything from dishes, prep, cooking, serving, cleaning, and inventory. Every now and then I lift heavy items. When I am at the dish tank, I have to bend over a lot to reach dishes at the bottom of the sink. I weigh 120 pounds.
When I'm not at work, I spend a lot of time at home in my room on my laptop. I admit I'm not as active as I should be. I am going to try to change that.
While washing dishes do you lean into the sink often while doing that? If yes, that may be a reason for the numbness in that area. You may be pressing on a nerve. The same with the heavy lifting. Just a thought.
Were these issues at one time normal? When did this issue start? And can that time frame be related to anything else in your life that could be a cause.
Yes on a ortho or neurologist. You need a full spine MRI, so now you need thorasic and lumbar, maybe even pelvis.
I'm going to remind you of my prior advice, look at those images I googled for you. Also see a geneticist. Do that test that med lab guy suggested (In my quote below) which will tell if it is something physical with your "wood" or if it is psychological after you had all that stress.
It could be that you're so super focused on not getting wood that you're creating the whole problem. Go to a new urologist, do that test mentioned in my copy and paste below.
When I go see another Urologist I will definitely mention my lack of morning erections and see if I can do the penile nocturnal tumescence test. I will also definitely bring up my lack of sensitivity in the groin area and ask where that can come from and how I can go about regaining sensitivity. I may even have him or her examine my prostate.
However, I worry that the Urologist will be just as dismissive as the last one and refuse to do any further testing on me.
I also plan to visit a Neurologist and go over all of this with them and look into any potential neurological problems that could contribute to this.
I will look into getting more scans done, specifically in my Lumbar and Pelvic region.
I plan to visit a Chiropractor to help with my body aches and muscle tension.
I may look into medication as well, but I want that to be a last resort option.
Are there any physiatrists close to you? These are doctors that use non-surgical measures to treat injury and illness and manage pain. They look at the broad picture, the total body, so that also involves diet and nutrition.
There are. I already did 8 sessions of Physical Therapy. However this was before I got my MRI and before I knew about the abnormalities I had from my neck.
I would definitely see a good neurologist. I had numbness in my right thigh and the neurologist immediately recognized the problem as meralgia paresthetica. He did all of the normal tests anyway but confirmed his initial diagnosis and told me not to put anything in my right pants pocket because the contents were pressing on a nerve. That solved the issue. On another occasion he confirmed my internet aided self diagnosis of an 18 hour episode of transient global amnesia. He also did scans of my carotid and brain and said I had had a number of mini strokes which I was unaware of. The idiot neurologist at the hospital found none of that and said my amnesia was a result of a fugue state cause by depression.
Urologists only understand the prostate, the urethra and the bladder. If they can't find a urinary blockage or a malignancy they can't help you.
Another doctor to try is an endocrinologist. The glands such as the thyroid, the pituitary can cause a host of bodily symptoms.
I doubt diet, vitamins or supplements have much to do with it unless you overdose on the wrong supplements.
Are you on any meds? They can also have a host of side effects.
Are you suffering from depression? That could affect your sexual function and also can magnify any perceived physical symptoms.
Finally you can get a full body pet scan. It will identify any malignancy anywhere in the body.
I'm not on any meds and never have been.
I don't feel like I'm suffering with depression. I've gone through periods of depression in the past. I wouldn't describe this as such.
A full body pet scan wouldn't be a bad idea. I just have to go through other testing and treatments first before my insurance would approve that type of procedure.
While washing dishes do you lean into the sink often while doing that? If yes, that may be a reason for the numbness in that area. You may be pressing on a nerve. The same with the heavy lifting. Just a thought.
Were these issues at one time normal? When did this issue start? And can that time frame be related to anything else in your life that could be a cause.
Yes I do lean into the sink often.
All of these symptoms began a year and a half ago. It was around late Summer/early Fall of 2020 when this all started.
I just remember I was going through a really stressful and worrying episode. It was around this time when all of these symptoms started.
I'm no longer stressed or worried, but these symptoms persist. They're not going away.
I really think that episode altered something in my body/brain.
I'm no longer stressed or worried, but these symptoms persist. They're not going away.
Gosh, OP, are you sure? Your post sounds very stressed/worried and I can't imagine how someone would have an undiagnosed medical issue going on for over a year and not be stressed/worried about it.
I still think you need to get to a university hospital, even if you have to drive for a few hours or wait for an appointment to become available, and do some research to find a doctor who really specializes in sexual dysfunction issues. You don't want just another doctor who happens to live close to you. You've already gone to several people who have investigated the most obvious things it might be and have not turned anything up. You now need someone who is good at solving hard to solve cases.
Gosh, OP, are you sure? Your post sounds very stressed/worried and I can't imagine how someone would have an undiagnosed medical issue going on for over a year and not be stressed/worried about it.
I still think you need to get to a university hospital, even if you have to drive for a few hours or wait for an appointment to become available, and do some research to find a doctor who really specializes in sexual dysfunction issues. You don't want just another doctor who happens to live close to you. You've already gone to several people who have investigated the most obvious things it might be and have not turned anything up. You now need someone who is good at solving hard to solve cases.
I've actually only spoken with three people. My General Practitioner is the one who's been ordering all of these tests for me. I spoke to only one Urologist. That's the only specialist I spoke with. I went to a Physical Therapist for 8 sessions.
I think most of us aren't doctors and that we can't give you any advice other than to keep following up with your doctor and any specialists who might have more to offer.
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