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I have no idea where to post my query. I did a "Search" and checked Fora. Looked at "Injuries", but that's usually about jelquing exercise problems. However, I do need some advice please.
I have had a succession of back injuries over the years, motor cycles etc. Firefighting. I had surgery on a herniated disk, a "microdiscectomy at the L4/L5" four years ago. This was necessary because I had severe sciatica. My doctor assures me the nerves in the area, that were probably damaged, are not involved in erection and arousal. However, in certain coital positions, I lose my erection. When I'm prone, with my partner on top, I'm fine. Missionary position is OK initially, then I lose my erection. Occassionally I have a slight pain from the hip to the groin, on the left side and this almost always causes the loss of erection. I have tried Viagra etc, but these were unpleasant and I don't think they assist where there is trauma and damage. (Ie surgery etc and scarring, nerve damage.) Although I had severe sciatica before my surgery, I did not have erectile dysfunction. This has either occurred due to aging, surgery or both. I just hate the coincidence- surgery, then the ED.

I guess my problem is common, but the medicos seem to think that being able to walk is more important than sex. I would like both. I'm hoping that members may know people in similar situations. Perhaps some remedies and good outcomes. If I need more surgery, fine, but only if there is a point to it. Maybe there is an alternative medication. Please help.

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I have no idea where to post my query. I did a "Search" and checked Fora. Looked at "Injuries", but that's usually about jelquing exercise problems. However, I do need some advice please.
I have had a succession of back injuries over the years, motor cycles etc. Firefighting. I had surgery on a herniated disk, a "microdiscectomy at the L4/L5" four years ago. This was necessary because I had severe sciatica. My doctor assures me the nerves in the area, that were probably damaged, are not involved in erection and arousal. However, in certain coital positions, I lose my erection. When I'm prone, with my partner on top, I'm fine. Missionary position is OK initially, then I lose my erection. Occassionally I have a slight pain from the hip to the groin, on the left side and this almost always causes the loss of erection. I have tried Viagra etc, but these were unpleasant and I don't think they assist where there is trauma and damage. (Ie surgery etc and scarring, nerve damage.) Although I had severe sciatica before my surgery, I did not have erectile dysfunction. This has either occurred due to aging, surgery or both. I just hate the coincidence- surgery, then the ED.

I guess my problem is common, but the medicos seem to think that being able to walk is more important than sex. I would like both. I'm hoping that members may know people in similar situations. Perhaps some remedies and good outcomes. If I need more surgery, fine, but only if there is a point to it. Maybe there is an alternative medication. Please help.

Mine was C4/C5 from moving freight on and off trucks. So a very different injury then yours. But I also have had a lifetime of lower back injuries. There were times when my lower back flared up so bad that there was just no way sex was going to happen. I know it's to do with pressure on nerve bundles in my spine but things like that don't always show up on MRIs or scans. So my neurosurgeon was never able to confirm anything but eroded and compressed lumbar discs. For me, the remedy was all about reduction of inflammation and increasing my core strength and flexibility (which you will have less of after the fusing).

I started Pilates. I caught (and still catch!) hell for it from my mates but I don't care. I've been doing it for nearly 2years now and it's finally starting to pay off. I've got core strength and flexibility now that I didn't have as a kid (that's not a joke, and I'm 47), but it has taken a lot of dedication. Finding the best instructor in your area is important, and results come slower to those with injuries, but I can say without any doubt that the reason why I can perform and enjoy a very vigorous sex life now is due to those exercises.