Members chloegirl Posted January 7, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Did some research of the meds my husband is taking and sure enough I came across alot of info about them (blood pressure, heart, cholesterol meds) all causing serious sexual side effects like NO libido and NO erections (sounds like the cholesterol meds are the worst). Unfortunately the doctor just says "Isn't the Viagra working?" Well not much....besides it's crap to have to take another damn med to counteract another one and if I'm gonna have to freaking pay for sex I think I'd like a professional please. (just kidding.....sort of). Anyway, I was wondering if any of you guys out there have any experience/advice with this. We are going to put him on a natural cholesterol lowering diet, get him walking at least 30 mins each day and slowly wean him off just the cholesterol meds for a while just to see if things change. He's not in bad health anymore and has never been overweight, and he's pretty much stopped drinking so I hate to give up and let the medicine that's supposed to be good for him mess him up in other ways. He really has been trying to help improve our encounters lately too, we're both enjoying the new stuff we've been implementing from what I've picked up here. Am expecting another large shipment of goodies from you all next week....Yay! And he's looking forward to it too! It's just difficult for him because of this chemical impotence bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thurisas Posted January 7, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 First and foremost you and your husband have to take the power into your own hands. There are many meds out there that control these things that you've mentioned and your husband needs to tell his doctor all of his problems. The doctor has to know what you're willing and unwilling to accept in treatment, this includes side effects and what you're actually taking meds for(so if he doesn't want to take a pill for sex, try a new regimen.) Talk to your pharmacist as well as they know the medications and how they interact in the body far far better than a doctor does and they will be able to suggest something with less of the side effects you're looking to avoid. What good is a healthy life without a healthy sex life? Your doctor is apparently one of the 'Pills can fix anything' type and he needs to be reigned in. Of course, this has me assuming that his impotence is medication related.Thurisas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToyQueen Posted January 7, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 If you don't feel like his doctor is listening, you can get a second opinion.Talking to the pharmacist is good, but the pharmicist cannot prescribe medications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pappyld04 Posted January 7, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Perhaps the pharmacist might know of a healthier alternative. Maybe even the generic of the pill he is currently taking has different or at least more tolerable effects. It never hurts to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thurisas Posted January 7, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 ToyQueen, Any pharmacist worth his/her license should already be working with the doctor as part of a patient's health plan. While the pharmacist can't perscribe most drugs they do know more about the drug interactions in the body than most doctors ever will, the same way a doctor will recognize a disease state or a symptom far faster than any pharmacist ever would. When you get both of them working together to help your situation then you will find your regimen to be much more closely tailored to you rather than toward what salesman is pushing what sample of which drug to both the doctor and the pharmacist that particular week. They are both there to serve your needs but you have to make sure you're being a self-advocate.Thurisas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chloegirl Posted January 8, 2008 Author Members Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks guy! Am definitely going to bone up on as much info as possible and go with him for his next appointment. He was basically told several months ago that he was in terrific shape and all numbers where great. I can see where blood pressure meds might be necessary due to heredity and whatever, but I am more and more convinced that the drug companies have got these doctors so freaked out about cholesterol that they have totally gone off the deep end prescribing statins to everyone and their dog! We both realize at 46 some mens responses slow down, but his almost total sexual shutdown is just not normal. I'm going to make him an appointment with a urologist who might just take his complaints more seriously. I'm so grateful to all of you here for your insight and comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikayla1 Posted January 8, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Unfortunately, blood pressure and cholesterol meds have this side affect (as well as hundreds of other meds). How bad was his cholesterol? Now, as far as 'paying' for the Viagra - I know many doctors who freely give 'samples' of cialis, viagra, levitra to their male patients who need them. A few years ago when my hubby had some difficulties, his doctor gave him a plastic grocery bag full of samples. I realize that not all doctors are willing to give even a few samples - but most doctors (when given the knowledge that you can't afford the pills) are willing to give you SOME samples in an effort to save the psychological and emotional damage that happens when impotence becomes an issue!So, first off: try to get him off the meds in a natural way. Second, talk to his doctor about changing meds and or samples of the erection enhancing drugs. Third, don't look at using these drugs as defeat or rejection, look at them as temporary assistance. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyger Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Thurisas knows of what he speaks, having worked for years at a pharmacy. I would definitely coordinate something with both the pharmacist and your doctor. After all, not ALL drugs work for everyone, hence why there are different options. Some doctors just prescribe away, so that they get the pharmasutical (sp) kickback for doing so. I hope your hubby has seen a urologist to see why he would need Viagra, or any other ED medication. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chloegirl Posted January 16, 2008 Author Members Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Thanks! Had to go thru doc's nurse to actually get things rolling with this, but they reveiwed his records and cut one of his meds in half (beta blocker) that they felt might be the culprit here. He went in this morning to get his testosterone levels checked so we'll see were we stand, then we'll be making an appt. with the urologist. Looking forward to getting the medical part of it in line and hopefully upping his libido level. Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thurisas Posted January 16, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Or longer, Howard, depending on the nature of some of the medications. Some regimens take weeks and even months to build up to being effective and some can take just as long to completely be out of your system so that you'd notice change. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to find out about of your medications and how they'll leave your body if you're interested in knowing.Thurisas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pappyld04 Posted January 16, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Unfortunately, blood pressure and cholesterol meds have this side affect (as well as hundreds of other meds). How bad was his cholesterol? Now, as far as 'paying' for the Viagra - I know many doctors who freely give 'samples' of cialis, viagra, levitra to their male patients who need them. A few years ago when my hubby had some difficulties, his doctor gave him a plastic grocery bag full of samples. I realize that not all doctors are willing to give even a few samples - but most doctors (when given the knowledge that you can't afford the pills) are willing to give you SOME samples in an effort to save the psychological and emotional damage that happens when impotence becomes an issue!So, first off: try to get him off the meds in a natural way. Second, talk to his doctor about changing meds and or samples of the erection enhancing drugs. Third, don't look at using these drugs as defeat or rejection, look at them as temporary assistance. Good luck! Cialis is a part of the Defendant side of a class-action suit here in this state. Please keep an eye on the lawyer ads on the tube to see why these things are happening. I believe this one has something to do with heart problems. I know that many class-actions are more about settling to stop the adverse publicity but there may or may not be just cause for research! BTW, many drug companies do give doctors a bonus for pushing their new cure-all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyger Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Thurasis is absolutely correct! Some medications (such as seizure meds), are absorbed not only in your blood, but also can deposit in "patches" in muscle tissues. I know that you didn't say he's on such medication, but, it does happen. Hormonal meds are the same way. Hence why OB/GYNs recommend that you wait a full month to try to get pregnant after stopping the birth control pills.Some people have had some adverse affects of being taken off some medications weeks later, when they shouldn't really experience anything, so, depending on one's metabolism, some medications can take longer than others to dissapate.I echo the advice that you should talk with his doctors, finding out when it's "normal" for those meds to go down to the desired levels.I'm sure it's frustrating, but the results will be worth the wait.Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pappyld04 Posted January 18, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Please check this with both the doctor and pharmacist for fact and to insure it will not counteract anything he is already on. The amino acid, arginine, works by relaxing smooth muscle contractions, which boosts arterial dilation. This brings more blood to the pelvic area, resulting in stronger erections. The body uses this to produce nitric oxide, needed to achieve erections. (Viagra works by making nitric oxide more readily available in the body.) You can find arginine at any health food store. Typical dosage is 1,000-2,000 mg twice daily in capsule form. Make sure it is taken between meals, since many foods contain lysine, an amino acid that counteracts arginine's beneficial effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chloegirl Posted January 21, 2008 Author Members Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Please check this with both the doctor and pharmacist for fact and to insure it will not counteract anything he is already on. The amino acid, arginine, works by relaxing smooth muscle contractions, which boosts arterial dilation. This brings more blood to the pelvic area, resulting in stronger erections. The body uses this to produce nitric oxide, needed to achieve erections. (Viagra works by making nitric oxide more readily available in the body.) You can find arginine at any health food store. Typical dosage is 1,000-2,000 mg twice daily in capsule form. Make sure it is taken between meals, since many foods contain lysine, an amino acid that counteracts arginine's beneficial effects.Thanks Pappy I'll definitely check this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pappyld04 Posted January 21, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanks Pappy I'll definitely check this out. Anytime! I sit on my ass all day I may as well try to be useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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