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Strange and debilitating side effect of cialis.

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This happened to me 3 years ago. I was taking Cialis and Cipro. I woke up with a very painful erection at night. After that my penis hurt for a very long time (mostly the head). I went to several urologists who couldnt figure out what it was. I did some research and found out that Cipro can cause nerve damage in the extremities. Usually hands and feet. I assumed thats what it was. So I had Lyrica prescribed. It seemed to have helped.

For the longest I was afraid to use Cialis. Because it was one of the 2 meds I used that day. However I was firmly convinced that it was Cipro that caused this. One week ago I did use Cialis. The same thing happened. This time no Cipro only Cialis. Which means that it was never Cipro to begin with.

Now I have no idea what it is. The symptoms are very parallel to nerve damage. I have an intense sensitivity to heat and cold. The pain radiates to other parts of my body. However at this point I do not want to make any assumptions. It can literally be anything.

The worst part is between two Urologists and a Neurologist. They never could figure out exactly what it was. I keep googling for similar cases and I am unable to find any. I find people complaining about back pain from cialis. But not penis pain.

I'm incredibly depressed. Last time around I was suicidal because of this. It hasn't gotten to this point yet. But the pain is pretty bad.

I was hoping maybe you guys had any idea what to do in this situation. I'm going to see the same urologist tomorrow. But there's not really any test they can do.

I got tested for all kinds of STD's and all other diseases the first time around. It doesn't appear to be anything like that.

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Don't take Aphrodisiacs unless prescribed by Doctor

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I wonder if Viagra would do the same? I've had no adverse reaction to either.

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