Hormone question...

I really hate to ask this, as im sure it may make some uncomfortable but....I have an issue with erections. I am 45yrs old. How do I tell if its from Lyme/Bart or thyroid? Its odd in a way, that I have a very high libido, and have no problem attaining an erection manually. But I was so used to "it" having a mind of its own so to speak. That doesnt happen anymore. Its rare to have morning erections, though I routinely have them in the middle of the night, and for someone that tosses and turns, its not fun believe me! During intercourse, I have a lot of trouble maintaining.

My thyroid labs are good. My TPO antibodies are falling(mid 500's). Lyme/Bart have been kicking my butt though. I havent had my testosterone check in a while, but last time on range up to 1200, I actually had a 1300+ free test. So im unsure where the problem lays. I hate talking about this, but it is something that is really bothering me, and I dont want to bottle it up for fear that mentally it will cause more anxiety about the issue.

Any thoughts?

Nah, its ok to bring age up. Most men hit an age and bam it starts going down hill. But thats not me, or it wasnt. I was always a very very aggressive person. Really strong for my size. My strength naturally went down when I got sick, but im still an aggressive person. Much more than some people like, I dont take no gruff if you get my drift. Im a very nice guy, dont get me wrong. Just trying to explain my position. If it was age, I doubt my libido would be so high. And my physique is cross between muscular and swimmers build. Age just doesnt ad up for me. I wont discount it though.

Krimpet 🍔 said...
Well Lyme does affect blood flow so I can see how that could happen.

Do you think its a blood flow problem? I was thinking more muscular or nerve issue since I can attain. Maintaining is the problem. Guess maybe I need to learn how to be a urologist on top of a thyroid/lyme specialist :)

This caught my eye in the first link.... "If you have erections in the morning or while sleeping, the problem probably isn't physical. Stress, anxiety, and depression can cause ED, too." Hmm, im wondering if its physical stress from being sick? As I said above, I can almost pole vault off my bed when im sleeping. So it seems not to be physical? Odd. Im going to have to do some reading after supper. Thanks for the links.

Krimpet 🍔 said...
Pole vault.....That's funny! Just in time for the Olympics 😊.

HA! I didnt even think of that

Being an older woman married to an older man -- I can tell you this is age.

Wonder why 50 year olds get a vet and a younger wife??? All with the hope that it will help.

Talk to your partner and you can work it out.

That's what we did.....