Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement, and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms of Parkinsons are due to excessive muscle contraction, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the...
I am not looking to pry into anyone's personal intimate life and I hope I don't offend anyone here by asking this question. But I can't find much on this topic anywhere, so I am going to ask here. Does PD affect one's sexual desire and/or sexual response? Please don't go into detail -(Not looking for TMI) I am just looking for a general answer such as it has had no effect or it has affected it in a negative or positive way.
Do the med's (which ones?) diminish sexual desire or sexual response? I noticed that some of them list diminished libido as a possible side effect - is that the norm for most of these drugs? Do any of them have a positive effect?
Do the med's (which ones?) diminish sexual desire or sexual response? I noticed that some of them list diminished libido as a possible side effect - is that the norm for most of these drugs? Do any of them have a positive effect?
Pamelahawk and Khis, your comments make me sad and scared. I worry about the caregiving issues. I don't want our relationship to change that way. Does it have too?