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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have bulging discs between the L3-L4, L4-L5 and a herniated disc between the L5-S1. I pain was very bad into my leg and to my toes. I received a steroid injection about 3 weeks ago and have been going to physical therapy since. I still have week function in my toes and ankle. I've been experiencing back pain for years but it got to its worst about 2 months ago. In the last 2 months i've noticed problems with erections. not always but enough to be very concerned. I'm only 26 and it's putting a lot of pressure on my relationship with my fiance. Could the herniation affect my erection? Could it possibly be an STD?
Erectile dysfunction is best treated with the medication Viagra (sildenafil). This is very likely to improve your erection quality and duration. I would talk with a local doctor about prescribing this to you.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an American doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Hello, and thanks for your question. Erectile dysfunction is best treated with the medication Viagra (sildenafil). This is very likely to improve your erection quality and duration. I would talk with a local doctor about prescribing this to you. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an American doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers