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Medication and reproduction
31yr, Male! Got married JAN 2008! Got diagnosed with DCMP Class IV from Viral Myocarditis in NOV 2008! EF improved from 25% to 33% in Feb 2009! Ectopic beats reduced from 800 to 200. 3 V-runs! Developed enlarged breasts due to Spironolactone! Was shifted to (Amiloride5 Fursemide40) X 1.5, in March. Am on Cordarone200, Losartan50, Clopidogrel75, Digoxin0.25, Carvedilol3.125X2, Alprazolam0.25, L-carnitine500X2. Have lost some interest in sex, and find it difficult to maintain an erection for more than 2mins! Since I am going to be dead within 5yrs, my wife decided to try for a child before it is too late! Are any of the above drugs interfering? I never had problems before! Is it safe to use Viagra for a month? Is it worth the risk? Is Spironolactone better than Amiloride? Are there any forum members with EF<40% alive beyond 5yrs, without transplant or pacmaker? And ... I really would hate to leave my wife a single parent, but I would hate myself even more if the child is congenitally deformed! Do any of the above drugs cause genetically defective sperms?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi.
I'm sorry to hear you're not comfortable talking with your cardiologist. That's the problem with seeing someone in a small community where everyone knows everyone. Please be aware that 1) physicians take an oath of confidentiality and yours would never, ever, say anything about your medical condition; and 2) there's nothing to be ashamed of. Your physician has treated hundreds of men, all with the same symptoms and concerns. You're paying him to take care of you, and this is an important issue. I urge you to ask him your questions. You needn't tell you specifically WHY you're asking, but merely say that you're curious. Perhaps that might work for you.
Or, as I said, post your questions in the cardiology expert forum.
And I'm so glad to hear that when you do reach out to your wife, your symptoms seem reduced. That's a signal to try new things and give this more attention. Do write back and let me know how you're doing. Warmly, Dr. J
I'm sorry to hear you're not comfortable talking with your cardiologist. That's the problem with seeing someone in a small community where everyone knows everyone. Please be aware that 1) physicians take an oath of confidentiality and yours would never, ever, say anything about your medical condition; and 2) there's nothing to be ashamed of. Your physician has treated hundreds of men, all with the same symptoms and concerns. You're paying him to take care of you, and this is an important issue. I urge you to ask him your questions. You needn't tell you specifically WHY you're asking, but merely say that you're curious. Perhaps that might work for you.
Or, as I said, post your questions in the cardiology expert forum.
And I'm so glad to hear that when you do reach out to your wife, your symptoms seem reduced. That's a signal to try new things and give this more attention. Do write back and let me know how you're doing. Warmly, Dr. J
Thanks Dr. Janice!
I cant talk to my cardiologist! He is always a bit too busy and worse still ... He moves in roughly the same social circle ... and if he let it slip out, I would hate being made fun of!
Yup ..... will give the "no penis needed" part of making love more attention! I need that more for myself ... was depressed for quite long! But the couple of times I have attempted making her feel desirable, I have noticed that sometimes my palpitations and lung flooding does seem reduced! May be psychological!
Thanks for the reply.
Have a gr8 day Doc. J!
I cant talk to my cardiologist! He is always a bit too busy and worse still ... He moves in roughly the same social circle ... and if he let it slip out, I would hate being made fun of!
Yup ..... will give the "no penis needed" part of making love more attention! I need that more for myself ... was depressed for quite long! But the couple of times I have attempted making her feel desirable, I have noticed that sometimes my palpitations and lung flooding does seem reduced! May be psychological!
Thanks for the reply.
Have a gr8 day Doc. J!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
P.S. to Zackman
The following paragraph was inadvertently omitted from my post:
Sexual functioning is an important part of our overall health, as is the need for touch. Without touch, sex and intimacy, it’s easy to become depressed, which, in turn, can impact our ability to maintain good health.
Regardless of whether you’re having erections, you can still be sexual with your wife. You’ll just need to explore other options that don’t require an erect penis. Believe me, there are many! And don’t forget the importance of nonsexual touch, holding and stroking each other, etc. These can enhance your relationship in many ways.
The following paragraph was inadvertently omitted from my post:
Sexual functioning is an important part of our overall health, as is the need for touch. Without touch, sex and intimacy, it’s easy to become depressed, which, in turn, can impact our ability to maintain good health.
Regardless of whether you’re having erections, you can still be sexual with your wife. You’ll just need to explore other options that don’t require an erect penis. Believe me, there are many! And don’t forget the importance of nonsexual touch, holding and stroking each other, etc. These can enhance your relationship in many ways.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello.
First, let me express my condolences on your medical condition. I wish you best of luck in your life and marriage.
Unfortunately, I cannot answer any of your questions because I'm not a cardiologist. You need to talk with your physician about these concerns, because s/he has knowledge about your unique medical history and can give you information about the most appropriate course for you to take.
You might also consider the option of in vitro fertilization, which means you collect your semen during self-pleasuring and it is then inserted into your wife's vagina for fertilization.
If you'd like the MedHelp cardiologist to respond to this post, I suggest you repost in the Cardiovascular Expert Forum at: http://www.medhelp.org/forum_disclaimers/show/114
Best of luck to you. Dr. J
First, let me express my condolences on your medical condition. I wish you best of luck in your life and marriage.
Unfortunately, I cannot answer any of your questions because I'm not a cardiologist. You need to talk with your physician about these concerns, because s/he has knowledge about your unique medical history and can give you information about the most appropriate course for you to take.
You might also consider the option of in vitro fertilization, which means you collect your semen during self-pleasuring and it is then inserted into your wife's vagina for fertilization.
If you'd like the MedHelp cardiologist to respond to this post, I suggest you repost in the Cardiovascular Expert Forum at: http://www.medhelp.org/forum_disclaimers/show/114
Best of luck to you. Dr. J
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