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Sexual Side Effects

Wed, 03/29/2006 - 14:24
Why do you suppose that more neurologists and epileptoloists do not mention that a majority of anti-seizure pills do often make "normal" sexual performance for men difficult--if not sometimes impossible when it comes to erections? The first answer will pop up. And that is, even better-informed male patients will say "...to hell with my pills" and choose to live their sexual life "normally". Mind you, that last word I put in quotes, for who anyway should define "normal"? However, after having tried about as many anti-seizure drugs as the number of years I've had epilepsy (that's 35), I can speak as something of a lab rat. Many pills do affect a man's bedroom performance. And while this shouldn't become our reason for living, it is part of being a human, whether single, married or just evaluating our private parts. As society's attitude toward we handsome, educated humans with epilepsy matures, so does its understanding of "performance" when it comes to sex. Mind you, an honest woman will explain when love-making isn't just the thing for her; that does occur. My point is that this topic shouldn't remain in the proverbial "closet" any longer. Let's talk about it on this fine site, as well as face-to-face. Studies reveal how many men live virtually their entire lives feeling guilty for not performing sexually 24-hours a day, where in fact, there's most likely not one who ever has, other than in movies. And that includes this writer!

Comments

Re: Hi guys. Me and my husband

Submitted by Michael Igoe on Sat, 2007-03-10 - 05:11
Michael I didn't even notice impotence (I don't have a partner) until a few months ago, so I don't know how long it's lasted. Possibly more important: it doesn't even seem to matter. I've had people lately asking me what physical features I find attractive in other people. They couldn't believe I couldn't answer. This wasn't modesty, but literally true. I don't know. Personality I can find attractive (or not), but that's about all. Medical investigation is to follow sometime. I'm likely to be offered some kind of Viagra substance. Question: if I don't have a partner, and amn't really interested (result of medication?), what's the point? I have 18 tablets to take daily as it is. Do I really need to take more, just to feel 'normal' (whatever that means)?

Re: Sexual Side Effects

Submitted by Brian Hen on Sun, 2007-03-18 - 06:36
After accident my epp now comin on to 20 years and have same problem. Before first epp I wold not knock it back, then medercation and I am buggered I have tried different Neros & Meds and they say epp tabs not the problem, I explained to a female nero She said I should not have any problems and I asked her if she gets satisfied she became embarrased and said that is her buisness/ no want my advise To get a good one to last long time to my knowledge use the needle or tabs Cialis 20mg, its a hard life Buddy best of luck.

Re: Sexual Side Effects

Submitted by davidwarn on Fri, 2009-05-15 - 01:57
Every medicine has their side effects so cialis 20 mg have some probable side effects. Though, not every person who consumes the medicine will have troubles. In reality, nearly all people bear it fairly well. If effects do arise, they are generally insignificant. Often, they need no treatment or are effortlessly treated by your doctor.

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