Re: Sexual issues-you have been forewarned

[Guest guest]

--- XGRAF

A very good topic that affects all of us with MS. Let me tell you my

tale of woe! I'm a stander 53 years old dx'd in 1994, SPMS. Our sex

life started going downhill 5 years ago. The anti-depressents the

neuro prescribed and the neurontin, celebrex, all added to a loss of

sex drive! It was driving me crazy, the spirit was willing but the

flesh wasn't! I stopped all medications when I got my script for LDN.

Been on LDN for 7 months now and within the last 2 months the

spontanaity (?) has resumed! We have fun at night, mornings and the

popular 3AM roll over!!!! And the best part is I feel it's increasing

my sex drive! Hope this is encouraging! Hang in there!

Steve

In low dose naltrexone , " xgraf04 "

<tomasta.jeppesen@p...> wrote:

> OK

>

> What's the difference between a vacuum cleaner and MS ?

>

> You need to plug in a vacuum cleaner before it sucks.

>

> PLEASE DON'T TAKE THE FILTHY VIEW OF THAT JOKE, not my intention.

>

> OK I hope we all have a smile now.

>

> Yes I am married and it has been said that, with MS, `things' do

> not

> rise to the occasion or the pot does not get hot, depending on

> weather you stand or sit during urination.

>

> It is a loss of our (some of us) enjoyment in this small act in

life

> and a small loss to physically share the affection that we have for

> each other. It saddens me that we cannot express in this particular

> fashion, but we get on with our lives and our love for each other.

>

> We have tried a few different medications, but it dose not

> feel 'natural', it all seems so premeditated.

>

> The 'NEED' is not really paramount, simply a fond memory, that I

> would like, for us, to visit again.

>

> OK WARNING Now for the not so shy version

>

> I have been married for 4 years now with limited sexual

interactions

> with my wife in that time.

>

> I have tried a few medications as well as the pump with the ring

and

> injections. They are, at best, like putting air into a tire with a

> leak, lasts long enough to get there, then . . . . nothing. Sex

> is/was a spontaneous thing that came upon me, or my wife, but now I

> need to plan, at least, an hour ahead. 'Quickies'/spontaneity are a

> thing of the past.

>

> I will be starting LDN next week and was wondering if anyone had

> noticed any other possible symptom improvements? This question

> applies to both sitters and standers alike.

>

> I would enjoy a forward exchange on this topic, I am not the most

> comfortable in this public field, but I am sure there are a few of

> you that may be hiding as I have done.

>

> If you feel a private post is appropriate, I would still look

> forward to reading your thoughts / experiences. My discretion is

> guaranteed

>

> We all need to keep smiling

>

> XGRAF

[Guest guest]

I HAVE NEVER MENTIONED IT BEFORE BUT YES THAT ARE OF MY LIFE IMPROVE TREMENDOUSLY TOO! JUST WAIT (FOR AN OLD GUY I CAN STILL GET IT ON)

REG..

-------Original Message-------

From: low dose naltrexone

Date: 06/24/04 12:12:43

low dose naltrexone

Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Sexual issues-you have been forewarned

OKWhat's the difference between a vacuum cleaner and MS ?You need to plug in a vacuum cleaner before it sucks.PLEASE DON'T TAKE THE FILTHY VIEW OF THAT JOKE, not my intention. OK I hope we all have a smile now. Yes I am married and it has been said that, with MS, `things' donot rise to the occasion or the pot does not get hot, depending on weather you stand or sit during urination.It is a loss of our (some of us) enjoyment in this small act in life and a small loss to physically share the affection that we have for each other. It saddens me that we cannot express in this particular fashion, but we get on with our lives and our love for each other.We have tried a few different medications, but it dose not feel 'natural', it all seems so premeditated.The 'NEED' is not really paramount, simply a fond memory, that I would like, for us, to visit again.OK WARNING Now for the not so shy versionI have been married for 4 years now with limited sexual interactions with my wife in that time.I have tried a few medications as well as the pump with the ring and injections. They are, at best, like putting air into a tire with a leak, lasts long enough to get there, then . . . . nothing. Sex is/was a spontaneous thing that came upon me, or my wife, but now I need to plan, at least, an hour ahead. 'Quickies'/spontaneity are a thing of the past.I will be starting LDN next week and was wondering if anyone had noticed any other possible symptom improvements? This question applies to both sitters and standers alike.I would enjoy a forward exchange on this topic, I am not the most comfortable in this public field, but I am sure there are a few of you that may be hiding as I have done.If you feel a private post is appropriate, I would still look forward to reading your thoughts / experiences. My discretion is guaranteedWe all need to keep smilingXGRAF

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[Guest guest]

I'v been on LDN for 187 days and I still don't have any libido. One

good side to all this is my husband has diabeties and he to has lost

his libido. We're both 56. So At least we're not keeping the other

from some fun sex.

[Guest guest]

I find it's working better now, but not before bed.

Afternoon delight,

3am wake-up...

mornings...

those are all good.

Too bad 10 or 11 at night isn't great...

[Guest guest]

Whether LDN helps us out in this area or not, the sensate method is a

really good approach to maintaining intimacy.

--- In low dose naltrexone , " Johanne F " <johannef@s...>

wrote:

> I'v been on LDN for 187 days and I still don't have any libido.

One

> good side to all this is my husband has diabeties and he to has

lost

> his libido. We're both 56. So At least we're not keeping the

other

> from some fun sex.