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I am 35 years old and have had ed for about 13 years now. i think it started happening after my l5 disc became herniated, are the two related?

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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

Unlikely unless you : Had also experienced issues with your bowel and bladder control along with some numbness in your genital and buttock region at the time or if any of these symptoms persisted or resolved. Otherwise, ed by itself, would not be related. You should get evaluated by a urologist and/or neurologist.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I am 35 years old and have had ed for about 13 years now. i think it started happening after my l5 disc became herniated, are the two related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

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