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« on: May 11, 2012, 03:42:50 AM »
I was on dialysis for 3 years and never had problem with erection.

Now, I suddenly have erection problem (because of low hemogrobin?); I mean it was erected but not rigid enough to do anything if you know what  I mean. This is so frustrated as I tried 2 times already and both failed.

I love sex and this is killing me.

Now, should I ask the doctor for viagra prescription or ?

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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2012, 05:11:23 AM »
I've been on PD for over 2 years and I have the opposite.  At first lost all sex drive plus the physical (erection, etc).  Now the drive is coming back, but the body still isn't cooperating.  For me Viagra didn't help.
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2012, 01:13:41 PM »
I think this is an important quality of life issue.  Talk to your neph for ideas, and then get in to see a regular doc ASAP.  ESRD takes enough away - this is worth fighting for. 
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2012, 06:20:30 PM »
or a urologist. Heck, they probaly have free samples up the ying yang since this is their area of expertise. Things that come to mind are how is our blood pressures throughout the day and or history of diabetes or cholesterol problems?
 
But asking doctor first s the best step. If the pill doesn't help, then I'd definitely see a urologist.
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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2012, 08:17:43 PM »
Or perhaps an Endocrinologist.

Prevalence and clinical implications of testosterone deficiency in men with end-stage renal disease.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20624775

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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2012, 08:28:22 PM »
I was also going to suggest endocrinologist for a testosterone check. SO has low testosterone, and lost all drive within the past 18 months. Went and saw the PCP for a blood test on testosterone, and voila his #'s are comparable to those in an 85 year old man. It's literally less than half of what it should be. So when he does have the urge, the erection isn't the same. Hopefully when he gets his parathyroid removes that will be one of the other things that gets fixed...
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1995 - Diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux and had surgery to repair at age 11. Post surgery left side still had Stage I VUR, right side was okay. Both sides were underdeveloped.
2005 - Discovered renal function was declining, causing HBP. Regular monitoring began.

March 2008 - Started transplant evaluation for preemptive transplant due to declining function.

September 16, 2008 - Transplanted with my kidney.
September 18, 2008 - Kidney was removed due to thrombosis in the vessels in and leading to the kidney.

October 2008 - Listed in Region I

May 2009 - Started in Center Hemo
January 2010 - Started CCPD on Liberty Cycler

June 15, 2012 - Kidney transplant from a 43 year old deceased donor
June 22, 2012 - Major acute rejection episode and hospitalization began
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2012, 08:49:24 PM »
If all else fails research the company POS T VAC. They specialize in helping ED patients and it is Medicare approved as long as a doctor signs off on the RX.
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« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2012, 12:42:59 PM »
What is an erection?
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« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2012, 02:40:06 PM »
We said election, not erection!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2012, 03:48:14 PM »
Yea, im reading this thread ..  :rofl;   i knew it would go in a good direction............... meaning a funny direction  ;) Yu guys/gals are a crack up
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« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2012, 05:50:51 PM »
theone, how is your PTH? That can mess with all areas of your body, including hormones.
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Caregiver to Husband with ESRD.

1995 - Diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux and had surgery to repair at age 11. Post surgery left side still had Stage I VUR, right side was okay. Both sides were underdeveloped.
2005 - Discovered renal function was declining, causing HBP. Regular monitoring began.

March 2008 - Started transplant evaluation for preemptive transplant due to declining function.

September 16, 2008 - Transplanted with my kidney.
September 18, 2008 - Kidney was removed due to thrombosis in the vessels in and leading to the kidney.

October 2008 - Listed in Region I

May 2009 - Started in Center Hemo
January 2010 - Started CCPD on Liberty Cycler

June 15, 2012 - Kidney transplant from a 43 year old deceased donor
June 22, 2012 - Major acute rejection episode and hospitalization began
June 27, 2012 - Nephrectomy to remove kidney after complete HLA antibody rejection. Possibly not eligible for another transplant, ever again.

Now what?
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« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2012, 11:19:18 PM »
smcd23: my PTH is normal.
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2012, 10:30:22 AM »
thanks to all for the ideas and suggestions.  Maybe a good porn movies would work too.  Any suggestions there?   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2012, 01:21:20 PM »
Quote from: Grumpy-1 on May 21, 2012, 10:30:22 AM
thanks to all for the ideas and suggestions.  Maybe a good porn movies would work too.  Any suggestions there?   :2thumbsup;

+100 on the porno movie idea  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2012, 05:40:59 PM »
Quote from: cath-hater on May 21, 2012, 01:21:20 PM
Quote from: Grumpy-1 on May 21, 2012, 10:30:22 AM
thanks to all for the ideas and suggestions.  Maybe a good porn movies would work too.  Any suggestions there?   :2thumbsup;

+100 on the porno movie idea  :2thumbsup;

Nah. Porno doesn't help for rigidness.  :thumbdown;
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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2012, 03:36:39 AM »
DARN  thought I had a good suggestion.  But at least it could be fun to watch....  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2012, 08:21:06 AM »
First of all, I have no business posting here, but read the thread because I knew someone one end up making me laugh...

Quote from: Gerald Lively on May 13, 2012, 12:42:59 PM
What is an erection?
   Check!

Also, I think kidney failure affects both men & women negatively in this area.  I definitely no longer have the 'drive' I had before PD.  Thankfully, I have a very understanding boyfriend!!
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