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Old 10-04-2013, 05:19 PM
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That helps. My sexual dysfunction symptoms were similar to yours. Mine was a result of a TBI with some collateral pelvic area damage, but I’ll share my experience and thoughts.

In my case low libido was directly related to low T levels due to hypogonadism as a result of damage to the “boys” from my accident. That said, do keep in mind the "normal" T levels are classified in a pretty broad range, if you are on the low end of "normal" a testosterone supplement may be helpful in restoring libido.

Are you able to achieve and maintain an erection? If this is an issue I know from personal experience that ED medications can be helpful. Personally I think Levitra is wonderful stuff . Often MDs, particularly urologists will offer free samples of ED meds.

Keep in mind that your sobriety is relatively recent, I would expect as you continue to normalize things will improve. I think you took the most important short term steps by staying clean, and the visit to the urologist.

Best to you.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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