TX & Libido & ALT/AST

[I_Will_Clear]

OK, (blush), I'm going to pose a question that truly makes me appreciate the anonynmity of this forum.

How does tx effect male libido and ..........?  (and for that matter, I'm also interested in how it effects female libido and............) ?  If it impairs either, then what is the time line for it to return.

I've noticed that my very high ALT and AST levels since February [1000+ & 500+--and I realizesomething in addition to high ALT/AST could have been concurrently going on in my body (or mind?) during that time, although I can't think of anything besides stress] resulted in an erection that is very short lived and does not result in the goal one hopes to achieve.

However, in the past couple of days I've noticed a pleasant change from the past 3 1/2 months.  My ALT andd AST have come down quite a bit (down to 360/190 as of 4/29--and I'm betting  both have come down even further as of the past couple of days).

If this is TMI (too much information), and/or is inappropriate to ask on this forum, please forgive me.

Thanks for your help.

[FlGuy]

You apparently have not read many poop or flatulence threads.  Nothing is out of bounds.  But, I suppose that does not fully explain the deleted threads that go poof in the night.
It almost sounds like a hypothesis which states rising and falling enzyme levels do so in reverse proportion to rising and falling other things.  Might have some merit. Now, to get some government funding to investigate it further.  Sound like what the Stimulus Bill was intended.

[annieCinMD]

My libido is sub-zero and pretty much has been since Day 1 of Tx.

[GreatBird]

Libido? What's that. Something tells me I used to know . . . . (22/48)

[JennyPenny]

Now, to get some government funding to investigate it further.
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LOLOLOL. I love it!

[JennyPenny]

Hep C, like any chronic illness, can cause prpoblems in libido in both genders. So can treatment and so can some of the drugs like the anti-d's. Hope the pleasant change continues....enjoy it.

[Marcia2202]

I think that ppl all react differently. Mine was for some strange reason enhanced by the treatment drugs. And even more so after finishing treatment.

[GSDgirl]

Marcia, I think my hubby wishes that would have happened to me LOL.  I think the paxil took care of that a few years ago

Denise

[Bill1954]

Now why do I have this sudden urge to visit Denmark :o)?

[Isobella]

It's not that my libido is diminished, it's that I keep forgetting, or falling asleep. (41/48)

[jdwithhcv]

You just have yourself a nice time, honey.  Why ask why!

jd

[GSDgirl]

Oh my gosh, that last part of your post is too funny!!!!!

[annieCinMD]

I second that, Denise! ROFL!!!  

[shupeg]

I wanted to push this back up. Portann and Trinity's posts had me in tears.

Thanks sooo much guys. You made my day

[newleaf09]

Female and no problems with the treatment, except portann's illusion to not feeling real attractive after adding 10 years of age to appearance with treatment mummification.   The antidepressants will kill any ability to enjoy sex, though.  Wellbutrin actually enhances sex (but made me an insomniac paranoid lunatic), Celexa made me dead from the waist down and lexipro dulls everything so much it's 'why bother' time.

[springfever]

Is viagra a rescue drug?

[annieCinMD]

I guess it could be!

[it'sallgood]

The ancient Greeks blamed morning erections on goddess Eros’ habit of visiting men shortly after dawn.  I have noticed that during ALT/AST flair ups that Eros misses my crib. sigh.  A  study conducted in Italy found that men with HCV sufferer from impotence. www.natap.org/2002/august/081402_1.htm You gotta feel sorry for the effects of HCV on Italian Machismo!

eric

[Rockerforlife]

Viagra causes heart problems now i think...i hear they may even ban it....

[I_Will_Clear]

Great responses!

I have not begun treatment.

PortAnn, this is classic:  "Gosh, it's tough to want to get it on when you're an itchy zombie who's crankier than a colicky baby. There are times a vibrator may be a woman's best friend and this may be a heck of a lot better than a wild bologna pony. Can't speak for the guys. "

Better living through machines!

I'm started preparation of my application for a government grant. Sounds like Marcia2202 and Bill1954 might be willing the lead the study?  

Antidepressants are notorious for adverse libido side effects.  My current AD, Effexor, had about a 12 months adjustment period. BTW, if you can use an AD other than Effexor, I recommend you look into the "other AD.  Effexor is a beast, in that it can be "very difficult" to discontinue usage.

[jjhvc]

Effexor was my AD of choice during tx . I tried the first month of tx with out AD whoa ! not a good idea . Had to try twice to whine my self off after tx .It was not so bad 2nd time with the help of "The Road Back" program

[banarep]

me, been on treatment for 26 weeks and i am randier than a stud pony in a heard of fillies.