Though I think I did manage to dissolve some scar tissue via a combination of the DMSO/I with pumping, and even though I believe this would definitely have, at least, helped with the glans/CS inflation, I’m starting to think this is missing the bigger picture. That picture is that all of these problems are actually caused by chronic pelvic muscle dysfunction.
Though I certainly can’t say how, I do believe the Iodine by itself does help with calming some of these muscles, thereby resulting in a reduction (but not cure) of the symptoms. That wouldn’t surprise me, at least, since it is important in so many biochemical functions of the body. Further, iodine does absorb topically into the skin and into the blood stream.
I have been taking detoxified iodine for 5 days based on the recommended dosage scheme, but, more importantly, I have begun making a real effort (for the first time in my life) to sit with immaculate posture, all the time. I have suffered from manageable (without pain meds) but chronic back pain/discomfort for quite a few years (even though I’m only 23 years old now) and I’m starting to join the dots. I do not believe it is any coincidence that my back is so screwed up and that I also experience so many pelvic symptoms, of which I now include the glans/CS/hard flaccid issues.
Since Adjusting my posture, I have noticed that I am able to keep my pelvic floor area in a relaxed state far more easily (while sitting correctly). However, since my back is so used to slouching, all those support muscles that haven’t been getting used are very weak and are themselves complaining, so it’s going to take some time, but I think for anyone with these problems, its worth your effort to try and make an effort with your posture.
I have been doing a lot of reading over at the http://hardflaccid.org/ forums and the stuff there really makes a lot of sense. Especially since there are (very slowly) more and more people who are reporting a total remission of symptoms, via various methods that treat the muscles of the pelvic floor and not merely the symptoms exhibited by the penis.
For everyone suffering from these problems, this is excellent news. I believe it means, this is not venous leakage - there is nothing wrong with your penis! It is the pelvic floor muscles that control the in- and out-flow of blood into your penis that is causing these symptoms. This is why vein embolism or stripping surgeries are only temporal, and will not actually treat the problem. If you can sustain an erection even if it is not right (no CS/glans/super hard-shaft with little sensitivity) then it is unlikely you have venous leakage. People with VL, I feel, are more likely to lose their entire erection, quite rapidly, but I think THAT is a whole other kettle of fish, that I’ve never tried to deal with in these threads. That being said, I would recommend the topical DMSO/I treatment if you suspect you may be suffering from venous leakage. That and seeing the best urologist you can find in your area.
I suggest anyone who has been following this thread to head over to http://hardflaccid.org/ and start reading the forums. Membership there is by invite only (you have to ask obitoo via pm and he may or may not accept you) but even without membership, you can still do the reading.
I hope I haven’t sounded too preachy, I am, once again, excited about this new information as it comes to hand! :)