Erectile dysfunction and HIV

[Guest guest]

Just wondering whether anyone on the board has had a problem with

erectile dysfunction, especially those who've been poz a long time.

Over about the past 10 years it's become harder and harder (no pun

intended) for me to get an erection. About 3 years ago my doc gave me

a prescription for Cialis. Seemed to work great, though the sinus and

headache side effects weren't fun. Now even the Cialis doesn't do

much. I've been poz for 25 years. Am wondering...

1) Is ED a side-effect of long term HIV?

2) Is ED a side-effect of long term medication use?

3) Are there particular HIV meds that may cause ED?

4) Is ED part of aging (I'm 50)?

5) Could the effects of Cialis have worn off for me and I need to

switch to Levitra or Viagra?

My testosterone levels have been mixed-- free really high, serum low.

I tried Androgel for two months, but it had little effect on either

the testosterone levels or the ability to get a good erection.

I realize ED can be caused by lots of factors, both physiological and

psycological. However, am thinking maybe I should see a urologist

about all this and get it figured out. The ED is messing up my sex

life and makes me feel sort of pitiful.

Any thoughts or comments appreciated.

Thanks,

Jess.