Hi everyone.
Have't got too much to update on. Going up, going down, you know the drill. The fact I am seeing fluctuations is very encouraging, but I've still got a loooong way to go.
I've successfully tapered off the Wellbutrin since last weekend! I can now finally start my juice feast next week and commit 100% to the protocol. Having some trouble with the nofap, meditation and breathing exercises. Sunning has been a little inconsistent too. Time to really lock it in.
Still using the bathmate but I think I almost overdid it once, so I dialed it back. @
Cdsnuts: maybe this needs some clarification on the TMO website? I was under the impression I had to pump until (and a bit beyond) completely erect, but if I recall correctly I saw you mentioning in another topic that we should pump until 'full', not erect. Maybe I misread/misunderstood? In any case, I won't be pumping too hard for now, just to be on the safe side.
I also visited a professor in endocrinology this month (had been planned months in advance) who actually knew about PFS. Het basically tested my blood levels again and did a (second) full imaging test of the genitalia. For those of you who might still be concerned it is some kind of Peyronie's: it's not. My little guy curves, thins and is full of bulging veins, but no structural damage of any kind could be found. It does look scary, but I've had some improvements. I'm assuming this is one of those symptoms that will take the longest to resolve?
He didn't want to deny my symptoms, but he believed it very unlikely to be the result of saw palmetto and more the result of some kind of 'autonomic dysregulation', given my history of anxiety and depression, which could all very well lead to symptoms such as numbness. Couldn't help me further of course, as expected, but it doesn't really matter. Still doing the protocol!
I did notice that seeing some improvement, trusting the protocol and trying to stay off the forums (even this one) and busy yourself with... you know, life... has been a tremendous help for my mental health.
Will update after the feast and in the coming months.
Cheers guys and keep fighting!