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Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS).

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Old 08-18-2012, 02:55 PM   #1
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For the past few weeks...I just haven't been "in the mood" for sex. It's weird because ever since the injury, my sex drive has actually been increased. Now, I WANT to have sex but when I get started, my brain decides it doesn't want to do it anymore. So frustrating for me and my partner.

Could it have anything to do with quitting my anti-depressant?
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, anxiety, panic attacks, memory issues, confusion, problems with spontaneity, sensitive to loud noises, trouble thinking, problems with producing speech, spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in both ears, random tingling in different parts of my head and many other things that I can't explain. I'm very easily overloaded which makes it nearly impossible to watch TV or use the computer.

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Old 08-19-2012, 09:19 PM   #2
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For me it's not medication. The headaches, backaches, neck pain, moodiness...the sum of the effects just ruins any romantic feelings that were there. However I have found I appreciate sitting very quietly and very close to my wife. It is both calming and comforting.
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Libido and troubles with follow through/finishing are common to both PCS and meds. Low testosterone can also be at play. It only takes a very small amount of topical testosterone cream rubbed on a hairless body area to increase sex functions. If you rub some T cream on an area that has hair, the hair growth will increase and even become coarse. You need a doctors script for T cream. DHEA supplements daily can help your body produce T. I take 25 mgs of DHEA a day.
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Thank you both for your responses.

I will most definitely be asking my doctor about this cream you spoke of.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, anxiety, panic attacks, memory issues, confusion, problems with spontaneity, sensitive to loud noises, trouble thinking, problems with producing speech, spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in both ears, random tingling in different parts of my head and many other things that I can't explain. I'm very easily overloaded which makes it nearly impossible to watch TV or use the computer.

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And not to worry 'cause worry is wasteful
And useless in times like these.
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Old 08-27-2012, 03:48 PM   #5
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SSRI's are notorious for causing sexual dysfunction, and they take a while to work their way out of your system.

Mark mentioned this also, and although you are a pretty young guy it won’t hurt to have your testosterone level checked. In addition to the TBI, my injuries included a pelvic fracture and there was some collateral damage to the “boys”, and I find testosterone replacement helpful. I also find Levitra helpful.
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Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I still deal with periodic depressed moods but for the most part glad to be alive and looking forward to the rest of my life.
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For the past few weeks...I just haven't been "in the mood" for sex. It's weird because ever since the injury, my sex drive has actually been increased. Now, I WANT to have sex but when I get started, my brain decides it doesn't want to do it anymore. So frustrating for me and my partner.

Could it have anything to do with quitting my anti-depressant?
Anti depressants are great mood killers and they take a a while to get out of your system. Ginko biloba is a natrual herb used by the chinese for millions of years and it helps with sexual dysfunction and mood caused by antidepressants. it also helps with memory brain fog concentration and focus. you may wanna try it. Its at walgreens. 120mg in the morning. 4 steady weeks and youll see a diff.
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