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sex drive

Tue, 10/10/2006 - 02:15
Anyone notice that it practically disappears? I certainly have. I know that it's probably because of the meds but it would be nice to have it back.

Comments

Re: sex drive

Submitted by princesscakes on Sun, 2011-09-18 - 12:41
I miss my drive too ..... I think it jus take longer to be in the mood and focus on it since I lost all my focus its hard to think one thought for long . i don't really think of sex or remember what its like cuz I just don't care cuz its so frustrating to me . I'm pretty sure if I spent time focusing on the thought it would work better and not worry so much about poor outcomes .

Re: sex drive

Submitted by Kelly G. on Sun, 2011-09-18 - 13:31
Ive been seizure free for almost 5 years now. I had brain surgery to remove a pea sized cyst and theyre now over. But my sex drive.....after 12 years of hormonal seizures that triggered the cyst and many different meds... is just gone. My hormones are messed up for sure. But I would love to get em back after finding Mr. Right. : ) Any help would be appreciated.

Re: sex drive

Submitted by writer33 on Wed, 2008-11-19 - 12:49
I am taking Topamax, Keppra, and Lamacital. I have been on all kinds of meds through the years but none have changed my sex drive at least not to my knowledge. I mean I never looked at it that way until I read this post. But I have had grand mal seizures the next day after having sex so I am very scared to have sex like talking about it. My husband says he understands but of course he is a man and he has his moments of tenseness. I tend to have my worst seizures (grand mals) when I get stressed in some way. It ususally happens a week before, during, or a week after my cycle. But I am just very cautious when it comes to sex most of time and of course, yes I am very excited just like my husband. But don't let him know that LOL! I just wanted to let you guys know my situation and thank you for sheding light on something I never thought of and now I can think about just in case need be. Thank you all :)

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