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Q: Small fiber peripheral neuropathy
asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 20th, 2009
About 2 months ago I did something very foolish. I tried using a penis extender. I only tried using it on 3 occassions. I followed the instructions, but was left with a numb tingling penis. For obvious reasons I immediately stopped using the device. I went to a urologist who said that I probably damaged or bruised the nerves and that he could not see why it would not heal. There was no pain or bruising etc... He told me to give it 6 weeks...I did and now 8 weeks have passed. My penis doesn't tingle anymore and its not completelyy numb. I can have sex/orgasm but I don't feel as much. My penis does not feel temperature hot/cold very easily and it is just much more desensitized---especially around the head.

So my questions...has anyone else experienced this with jelqing, extender devices etc...and did your penis heal? If so, how long did it take? Were there any supplements that helped? It seems that my sensory nerves are damaged--the ones that sit closest to the skin.

Any help?


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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD
replied on October 26th, 2009
Penis Answer A7595
Given the data you provided (not feeling hot/cold on the penis, desensitized glans penis, tingling sensations after using penis extender that are already reduced), it seems likely that you might be experiencing small fiber peripheral neuropathy. Small fiber peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nerves that affects small somatic fibers, usually the ones responsible for sensations. The sensory nerves very close to the skin are usually affected. The most frequent symptoms include: insensitivity to hot/cold, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness. In other cases, strong pain might be experienced.


There are several reasons for small fiber peripheral neuropathy. In your case, it might be trauma done to the nerves. The complete mechanism of small fiber peripheral neuropathy is not well studied and the treatment options are not wide.


You might want to visit a neurologist and ask for his opinion about the treatment options of small fiber peripheral neuropathy. It is good that the symptoms are reduced, and the condition is much better than it was before, but you might consult just to have an insight into your options and the future prognosis of the condition.




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