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Written by RJK at 10 Sep 2001 18:41:20: Re: Here's my thoughts...
As an answer to: Re: Here's my thoughts... written by AJ at 08 Sep 2001 20:37:56:
AJ, what you say here makes a lot of sense, & it points up the near-criminal irresponsibility or laziness of some general practitioners who are unwilling to take effective action in cases such as yours.
You were wise to find a specialist who knew what to do to put an end to your ten years of misery. Other men faced with similar problems would do well to follow your example. Also to heed your statement as to how unnecessary fear/embarassment is in such a situation.
You are to be commended for sharing your thoughts!
Cheers, Bob.
>I only had surgery a few months back at age 25. I first went to the doctor at age 15, but he said it was okay - even though, when erect, the foreskin wouldn't retract and was painful. When I went to see the same Doctor earlier this year, he told me the same thing. As I knew there was a problem I booked an appointment with a consultant that deals only in this area and he, unlike my doctor, knew what he was talking about and advised me as to my options.
>The procedure itself is pretty much painless. Other than the Local injection to "freeze" the area (that stings a bit).
>I can totally relate to the fear/embarrassment in going to see a Doctor about it, but I can tell you that they have seen it all before and don't think anything of it. An examination of the foreskin/penis will only take a couple of seconds. It doesn't take a genius to listen to what the problem is you are having, then have a look, and make a diagnosis.