[ ARC forum 2 ]
Written by Ralesk at 28 Feb 2004 00:22:26: Re: Needlessly Confused
As an answer to: Re: Needlessly Confused written by James at 27 Feb 2004 03:48:08:
>>There is no reason for confusion. The prognosis here is obvious. Over a ten year period, your problem has grown worse, not better. At the current rate, the opening will probably grow shut in another five years or less, in which case circumcision may become necessary to save your life, not just your penis.
>>In any case, *SOME* kind of treatment is indicated here, and it is ten years overdue.
>Yeah, thanks for that :|
>I'm aware that something needs to be done, that's why I plucked up the courage to post to the messageboard in the first place.
>I was rather seeking advice on whether what I was experiencing required surgery or could be treated in some other manner. The post I quoted seemed to suggest that some sort of infection could have prompted the growth of my foreskin over the last few years.
>FWIW I'm continuing with the stretching - I'm planning on broaching this subject with my Doctor soon - hopefully I'll see some improvement in the coming weeks.You could try to ask for Betamethasone / Betnovate ointment to aid the stretching process.
>J.