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MelissaJo 03/17/2009

ok, now that i have your attention!

since my first attack, in october of 2007, i had a lot of numbness. most of the feeling has come back, except for part of my hands, feet, face, and one rather unfortunate area. (BOO!!)

is there anything i can use to help bring the sensitivity back? i mean, it's still good, but it's not AMAZING! and i'm a newlywed, i should want way more sex too! i just don't have the urge i used to!

anything?

JaniceKay 03/17/2009

I knew I'd heard of this before ~ check out the link: http://www.questia.com/googleScholar.qst?docId=5000224505

heather1 03/17/2009

have you spoken to your neuro hon...it may just be a matter of waiting it out as well..in the meantime...perhaps some lotions from the adult stores..smile..may come in handy in the meantime...but definately a topic to discuss with your neuro...

luv
heather

deleted_user 03/18/2009

Have you been through the steroid series yet? It typically helps you heal faster (high dosage Prednisone/solumedrol , I usually get 1000mg a day through IV for 5 days, and then a good taper-off oral series ) Do NOT forget the taper-off, or you'll go through some serious withdrawal events.

Make sure you keep your spouse actively involved ...

deleted_user 04/11/2009

oh my. this is funny. i was diagnosed oct 2007 too, i am a newly wed too. i dont have the numbness but i too have lost the urge. i spoke to my neuro and he had no answers for me.he said if i had the answer to that he would be a rich man. My husband is super hot but i just do not have the urge either. its good when it happens but he has to convince me to go there. i so understand your frustration. please if you work out a solution let me know i know my husband will thank you.

deleted_user 04/11/2009

You can try botox ... I know it sounds crazy, but when I was having to see a urologist for bladder control problems, he mentioned they are now using Botox for that and increased sensitivity. I didn't try it because it would have to be repeated every 3-4 months and I already stick myself enough for more shots.

Still doing Botow for my dropfoot

deleted_user 04/12/2009

I feel sorry for my husband, I lost my sex drive, and I do not want to, bad way to start a marriage, (i know), but we are going strong now 4 yrs, We just had our 2 yr wedding annv, I am proud of him for even hangin in here with me, lol (i am a hot mess). I try a great deal of things though, I have talked to my doctor, I would take a bath in chopped up viagra if it would just bring me back to when I was sexually interested.. Hugz!

deleted_user 04/12/2009

Something of an alternative nature is ginseng,
which is used by many in Asian cultures. This
can help with things of a sexual nature & some Ms'ers use it for energy.

Good luck

EPagain 04/13/2009

I know MS can cause damage to nerves that make you numb ..less feeling..less out of it to try.

However, if it is a matter of URGE. Have you guys seen an ednocrinologist to see if you have enough testosterone and estriol(good estrogen)?? Both are found in men and women. Testosterone makes you horney so if thesea re low it can affect urge. Might be worth looking into to find out IF it is also a factor.

Best wishes,
EP

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