I've been diagnosed with "DC" and am new to this discussion. I'm delighted to find this community of people looking for answers to questions about this relatively rare condition. Coincidentally, I had been drinking a lot of fresh lemon water prior to these lumps appearing on my hands. Has there been an ongoing discussion about excess Vit. C being a trigger to these growths? It is mysterious. Also, I am lookng into liver and kidney function compromise as possible triggers. Any links there anyone has heard?

The following is from:
http://www.pdlabs.net/verapamil.html

(But first, I don't mean to suggest to anyone whether to stop or start using vitamin C,Chondroitin or Glusosamine. You must make your own decisions after consulting with your doctor and with your Higher Self.)

From PDL Labs:
".......It should be noted that patients taking supplemental doses of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C, 1-4 grams/day) also respond poorly to treatment, possibly due to the role of vitamin C in the production of collagen, and the vitamin’s ability to interfere with the production of collagenase.

It should also be noted that there appears to be a possible correlation between Peyronie's Disease and patients taking chondroitin in compounds such as Glucosamine/Chondroitin for the treatment of certain arthritic or joint disorders. Chondroitin could contribute to the excess accumulation of collagen. Although the observation is not conclusive, the data gathered to date appears to be more than coincidental.............

john