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Urology (Expert Forum)
Nerve Damage and Erections
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Nerve Damage and Erections
by truepatriot, Mar 14, 2004 12:00AM
This is going to sound strange and far-fetched, but please bear with me and answer my questions as best you can.
I think I have been "ennervated" - the nerves in my penis have been numbed and/or damaged - using electricity.
On several occasions I have felt very intense, unnatural and electrical feeling erections that lasted a brief period - seconds, sometime minutes. Afterwards my penis and what feels like my nerve pathways were sore and numb.
Now - I only get erections in a couple areas of my house, and they feel artificial and painful. Anytime I try to get aroused outside of these areas there is little or no actual erection and the area is somewhat numb. So it seems like someone has caused nerve damage to my genitals and then set up some kind of field in certain areas where the nerves are stimulated artificially.
I am fully aware that I sound like a loon, but please suspend your disbelief and assume that someone has the technology and capabilities to do something like this. There has been a pattern of harassment - my car has been vandalized several times and I have been threatened on several occasions - but I am reluctant to get into specifics. I have never been convicted of a serious crime and I certainly have never committed any serious crimes.
So taking the above into account, I have numerous questions:
Has anyone ever heard of anything like this - this kind of injury and any groups that have a record of doing this?
Do these nerves regenerate or restore themselves? (I realize there are several nerves down there - I can control my urine and feces normally. Although just after one of the shocking episodes I defecated myself while passing gas.)
Is the artificial stimulation doing additional damage and/or keeping the nerves from regenerating?
I recently had my first visit to a urologist and told him about the shocking sensation, but I didn't emphasize the angle that I think someone shocked me - I didn't want to sound like I'm a wacko. Is there a way to put it to get accurate diagnosis without sounding like a crazy person? (the shocking was never directly done by someone - it just happened while I was sitting in a chair or my car - I have no physical evidence besides my body)
If there is serious damage, are there any procedures (stem cells, microsurgery, etc.) that can repair it?
Are there specialists and/or facilities that specialize in these kinds of trauma or injuries? (added wrinkle - I don't have health insurance and am not well-off, my family has been helping me out)
Are there human rights groups - medical or otherwise - that are used to dealing with issues like this that won't think I'm crazy if I reported something like this? (and that could be relied on for information, help, and treatment)
Are there any sources in print or on the internet where I could read about injuries like this and their treatment?
Thanks for reading this - again, please try to help me as best you can.
I think I have been "ennervated" - the nerves in my penis have been numbed and/or damaged - using electricity.
On several occasions I have felt very intense, unnatural and electrical feeling erections that lasted a brief period - seconds, sometime minutes. Afterwards my penis and what feels like my nerve pathways were sore and numb.
Now - I only get erections in a couple areas of my house, and they feel artificial and painful. Anytime I try to get aroused outside of these areas there is little or no actual erection and the area is somewhat numb. So it seems like someone has caused nerve damage to my genitals and then set up some kind of field in certain areas where the nerves are stimulated artificially.
I am fully aware that I sound like a loon, but please suspend your disbelief and assume that someone has the technology and capabilities to do something like this. There has been a pattern of harassment - my car has been vandalized several times and I have been threatened on several occasions - but I am reluctant to get into specifics. I have never been convicted of a serious crime and I certainly have never committed any serious crimes.
So taking the above into account, I have numerous questions:
Has anyone ever heard of anything like this - this kind of injury and any groups that have a record of doing this?
Do these nerves regenerate or restore themselves? (I realize there are several nerves down there - I can control my urine and feces normally. Although just after one of the shocking episodes I defecated myself while passing gas.)
Is the artificial stimulation doing additional damage and/or keeping the nerves from regenerating?
I recently had my first visit to a urologist and told him about the shocking sensation, but I didn't emphasize the angle that I think someone shocked me - I didn't want to sound like I'm a wacko. Is there a way to put it to get accurate diagnosis without sounding like a crazy person? (the shocking was never directly done by someone - it just happened while I was sitting in a chair or my car - I have no physical evidence besides my body)
If there is serious damage, are there any procedures (stem cells, microsurgery, etc.) that can repair it?
Are there specialists and/or facilities that specialize in these kinds of trauma or injuries? (added wrinkle - I don't have health insurance and am not well-off, my family has been helping me out)
Are there human rights groups - medical or otherwise - that are used to dealing with issues like this that won't think I'm crazy if I reported something like this? (and that could be relied on for information, help, and treatment)
Are there any sources in print or on the internet where I could read about injuries like this and their treatment?
Thanks for reading this - again, please try to help me as best you can.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 15, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 15, 2004 12:00AM
To answer your questions:
1) I am unaware of the kind of damage you are describing being practiced by specific groups.
2) It may be possible for the nerves to regenerate - it would depend on the extent of the damage. You may want to consider a neurology referral for further evaluation.
3) I would suggest a neurology referral where electrodiagnostic testing can evaluate for any nerve damage.
4) Again, repair would depend on how much damage is present and what the cause is.
5) A neurologist would be the next step if the urology referral is not revealing.
6) I am not aware of groups dealing with this specific problem.
7) Again, I am not aware or specific sources that describes the symptoms you have. A neurology referral to evaluate for peripheral neuropathy may be considered.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
1) I am unaware of the kind of damage you are describing being practiced by specific groups.
2) It may be possible for the nerves to regenerate - it would depend on the extent of the damage. You may want to consider a neurology referral for further evaluation.
3) I would suggest a neurology referral where electrodiagnostic testing can evaluate for any nerve damage.
4) Again, repair would depend on how much damage is present and what the cause is.
5) A neurologist would be the next step if the urology referral is not revealing.
6) I am not aware of groups dealing with this specific problem.
7) Again, I am not aware or specific sources that describes the symptoms you have. A neurology referral to evaluate for peripheral neuropathy may be considered.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.