[4yearson]

I know some people have certain sexual problems but I haven't seen too many with my problem. If I masturbate/have sex I immediately feel worse after finishing and it usually continues into the next day. Then after that I'm back to normal. I thought this might have been a problem with hormones as this only happened after 3 concussions, but after being tested for the main hormones their were no deficiencies. Was wondering if anyone else shares this problem.

[Mark in Idaho]

I don't think a generic hormone test will show a problem. Doctors tend to use a broad brush when looking at hormones. Besides, it would be your hormone condition during the time after sexual activity. My bet is it has more to do with increased blood pressure and exertion or the fact that a veritable cocktail of brain chemicals, including oxytocin, is set loose in men. This may cause an over-production or deficiency of needed neurochemicals, neurotransmitters, etc. that a concussed brain is sensitive to. Sexual dysfunctions of all varieties are not uncommon with PCS.

If you don't figure this out, just be glad you can enjoy sex. Many with PCS struggle to enjoy sex.

[Bud]

4,

I would feel ill afterwards for several hours. I think the excitement was to much during that particular phase of recovery.

Normal again other than at times a bit of anxiety it will flare up again.

Bud

[4yearson]

Thanks for the response. If it is the increase in blood pressure causing the symptoms, do you have any suggestions to fix it or get used to it? The increase in blood pressure was something that I thought may be causing the increase in symptoms.

[4yearson]

Wondering if anyone has had this problem since I last posted it. As for me, as my head has gotten better I've had less problems but it still exists, just the after effects aren't as bad.

From my research and people I've talked too, what Mark in Idaho says seems like the most likely cause, sex/masturbation causes increase exertion which causes increased blood pressure and your body reacts in a fight or flight response which causes brain chemicals to be released.

I was wondering if anyone had anything similar or if someone could think of something that could lower the symptoms of this response. Thanks for any replies.

[MicroMan]

For me, anything that gets my heart rate up too much will lead to really crummy times for days on end.