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Posted 3/2/2010 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
so its pretty embarrassing what has recently happend to me. I recently got very lucky by finding this girl who is very understanding of me having UC, I'm currently on Asacol HD twice a day and for the past couple of months have been on prednisone, tapering down. at first i had the prednisone 40mg daily and tapered from there, i was down to two for a while, then things were not going so good, the doctor told me to go back up, to 30mg. i did and well...over the weekend I went to a cabin in the mountains with this girl and we had sex the first night, things went completely great, awesome, i did notice that my erection was not as strong and was noticing this prior this trip for about a month and half. second night on this trip, i could not even get aroused.....is this a side effect of one of the meds I'm on? possibly going from 20 to 30 mg of prednisone like i did? could it be the asacol? or did i post something completely unrelated and embarrasing on here for all to read? since I'm a pretty physical person, this has me a little stressed to say the least, please help me guys.
Posted 3/2/2010 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
prednisone can definitely reduce your sex drive. it's a typical and unfortunate side effect... one of many.
Posted 3/2/2010 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
I would like to think that this forum is a no-embarrassment zone. Guys have issues particular to them just like the women do.

A simple suggestion might be to take 50 mg of Viagra ( or similar medication ) to be sure everything will work properly when you want it to. . . . wink
Posted 3/2/2010 5:11 AM (GMT 0)
I love you guys, I was stressed about this one but I was pretty sure it was the prednisone, that is definetly a really unfortunate side effect
Posted 3/2/2010 5:18 AM (GMT 0)
not to pipe in with the guys' issue.....but just a suggestion that you could ask the doc for rectal meds such as the 5ASA retention enemas...(Rowasa if you're in US or Salofalk if you're not)

Maybe it's time to try them so that you hopefully won't have to use pred in the future.

q
Posted 3/2/2010 6:09 AM (GMT 0)
I'm a woman, but I'm having this issue with lexapro. Not only has my sex drive dropped considerably, but I'm actually feeling nauseous whenever my boyfriend wants to have sex.

Don't worry about it. Females don't always get aroused so easily; so they don't expect guys to always get aroused. Girls are just more fortunate in that they can hide it. Besides, there are a whole bunch of other ways you can please her.
Posted 3/2/2010 6:27 AM (GMT 0)

dgtracy said...
so its pretty embarrassing what has recently happend to me. I recently got very lucky by finding this girl who is very understanding of me having UC, I'm currently on Asacol HD twice a day and for the past couple of months have been on prednisone, tapering down. at first i had the prednisone 40mg daily and tapered from there, i was down to two for a while, then things were not going so good, the doctor told me to go back up, to 30mg. i did and well...over the weekend I went to a cabin in the mountains with this girl and we had sex the first night, things went completely great, awesome, i did notice that my erection was not as strong and was noticing this prior this trip for about a month and half. second night on this trip, i could not even get aroused.....is this a side effect of one of the meds I'm on? possibly going from 20 to 30 mg of prednisone like i did? could it be the asacol? or did i post something completely unrelated and embarrasing on here for all to read? since I'm a pretty physical person, this has me a little stressed to say the least, please help me guys.


Cool embarrasing stories I can relate too. This has happened to me a few times and yes its very embarrasing for both parties involved so I can definitely feel your pain. The first time was when I was 19 believe it or not but it was just nerves. I was intimidated by the girl being so hot I think. The second time was on a camping trip but we had all consumed a LOT of alcohol so I understand it happens. This last time it happened, Im fairly sure it was from the meds I had been on. The first two times I was finally able to stand up to the task after about 30mins or so but this time nothing at all. I am getting older but I live pretty healthy for the most part so it could be age or med related. Ive actually been thinking about talking to a doctor about getting the blue pill but I gotta get the nerves to ask first ; /


Kevman said...
I would like to think that this forum is a no-embarrassment zone. Guys have issues particular to them just like the women do.

A simple suggestion might be to take 50 mg of Viagra ( or similar medication ) to be sure everything will work properly when you want it to. . . . wink

Is it something you can buy online or do you need a prescription? Does it interfere with any other meds? How embarrasing is it to ask your doctor and do they do a physical before oking it? sorry lots of questions..
Posted 3/2/2010 10:50 AM (GMT 0)
Some of it could possibly just also be the fact that your disease is flaring...I know when I don't feel well (or even just if I'm stressed about the fact that I've just had to go back up on my pred--ugh), it's hard for me too.
Posted 3/2/2010 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, it could be the pred. It can affect you in many ways. Don't worry about it unless it continues to happen once you are off the pred. If it continues after you come off the pred you really should talk to your doctor (I know that is not fun) but you don't want to take anything that could make your UC worse or interact with other medications. I truly think it is the disease flaring and the pred causing this. It happens. As a woman - most of us TOTALLY understand.
Posted 3/2/2010 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
I totally agree with thatfield, women do understand... BUT be sure to be open with her - let her know it's due to your meds (in your situation) or whatever the case may be. Otherwise she may think it's HER fault - not attractive enough or not doing something right.
Posted 3/2/2010 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
     Prednisone....decreased sex driveidea .  WOW...I am going to slip some in with my husband's food.  The old goat is pushing 72 and still chases me around.
Posted 3/2/2010 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
that does suck! hopefully she is at least understanding, sometimes jsut the stress of that can play a role! The prednisone definitely jsut turned me into a horrible person all around. I hated it and got off it asap. I was on asacol for about 6 months and my sex drive plummeted to nothing. I recently stopped taking ALL meds and my sex drive has gone back up to an annoying level. haha any drugs you are taking can affect your sex drive as well as the illness itself. When my tummy hurts really bad it actually is painful to have sex, so I don't want it then either.
Posted 3/3/2010 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
I'm new to this forum but already you guys are proving to be such a valuable asset. I appreciate all the responses, as im coming down off the prednisone things seem to be getting a little better so I'm extremely happy on that part.

She is definetly understanding about it, even more understanding about it then i am! shes a wonderful person and great to have. she really helps with stress as well, talking and calming me down. One of those angels we have here on earth, truly.
Posted 3/3/2010 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
dgtracy, Is it something you can buy online or do you need a prescription? Does it interfere with any other meds? How embarrasing is it to ask your doctor and do they do a physical before oking it? sorry lots of questions.. ( I don't know how to make the cool box with what you said. . .. )

I am not aware of Viagra affecting the UC meds. I would think that if you were in a flare and bleeding, it could cause some exacerbation, but I am not sure. My experience is: first) don't be the slightest bit concerned about asking your doctor about ED meds. I think the stats are 50% of men over 50 are on some or should be on some ED meds. I don't know how old you are, but just because you need a little help once-in-awhile, take the plunge and I think you and your partner will both be glad you did. Second) I think that just asking and telling the doctor what has been happening will be all that is required - he ( or she ) will hand you the Rx and you're on your way. . . . that part is the easy part, paying for the little buggers is another story. Third) yes you can buy online, but they can get REALLY expensive that way. Plus, by keeping your doctor in the loop, they will know exactly what is going on for you.

If you decide to do this, I can send you a website in Canada that can do a very good deal for you, very safe, very cost effective blah, blah, blah. They are on the up-and-up, so they need a Rx from your doc.

Kevin
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