Month: January 2023

The study was released by the Britich Medical Journal which reported that the association of finasteride and Erectile Dysfunction when used for Benigh Proetatic Hypertrophy stated: “Our findings should be reassuring that the risk of erectile dysfunction is not higher for men who are prescribed finasteride or dutasteride for BPH or finasteride 1 mg for alopecia. Clinicians should be aware that the longer a man has BPH, the higher his risk for developing erectile dysfunction,” Katrina Wilcox Hagberg of the Boston Collaborative Drug Surveillance Program at Boston University School of Public Health, told Reuters Health by email.

The same was suggested in men who used the drug for hair loss, which they said “Similarly, in the cohort of men with alopecia (n=12,346), the risk of ED was not increased for users of finasteride compared with unexposed men with alopecia (IRR, 1.03; OR, 0.95).”.

What this says is that these drugs do not cause Erectile dysfunction. I am not sure that I believe this as some of the patients who I ahve treated have reported real one-on-one relationships between ED, libido and the drug finasteride, and when they stopped it, the symptoms always went away.

Here is the article which you can read for yourself. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/869443?nlid=109620_1001&src=WNL_mdplsfeat_161004_mscpedit_urol&uac=90007MX&spon=15&impID=1209180&faf=1

I have gone back on finasteride. My first go was 1.25 ED and after three weeks I got erectile dysfunction and numb penis. This time, I switched to 0.25mg EOD and again got side effects after 22 days but they disappeared about 13 days later. Now, i am about 7 weeks in and I have gotten erectile dysfunction again and it has persisted for 3 days. Is it normal to get sides and have them go away, then come back again? Do you think I should keep taking finasteride and see if the side effects go away? I know once I stop the side effects go away. I really want stay in finasteride but im afraid to have an erection that is only 70% full.

Sounds like you are not a candidate for this drug. Taking it long term increases the risk of it becoming a permanent side effect

In the first journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, an article appeared titled, “The Incidence, Prevalence, and Natural History of Erectile Dysfunction“. The article (from Department of Urology, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK) covered some important points worth sharing with our readers:

1. “The varying methodologies, definitions, and populations make comparison difficult, but in high-quality studies there is a consistent association with age, and analytical studies suggest an association with cardiovascular risk factors, depression, and lower urinary tract symptoms. There is emerging evidence of a link with smoking and obesity.”

2. “Remission was commoner in younger men, suggesting that in these men psychological and lifestyle factors might be the cause of temporary self-limiting ED.”

3. “These studies also suggest that lifestyle modifications might be helpful in the prevention and treatment of ED.”

Read the full study abstract here.

I’ve been reading this website for a while now, trying to gauge how long this would take. I had one Kenalog injection on 12/21/16. In late April, I noticed my hair was falling out everywhere. I had many side effects including 90+ day menstrual cycle, GI problems, skin thinning, male hair growth, swelling all over despite weight loss, and many more. Obviously, no doctors believed this could be the product of one injection, but I know it was.

Well, it’s January 19, 2018 and my hair has finally slowed way down. I’ve lost about 60% of my previous extremely thick and beautiful hair. The texture is slowly returning back to normal. I do have some new growth, but I suspect it’ll take a long time to come back in any meaningful way. To those who are going through the shedding right now and reading this, IT WILL STOP. It just takes a long, long time.

Thanks. It’s good for people to hear stories like yours.

This article is a classic article by two authors who have become authorities in the field for many years since the paper was written. The article has a 1997 date, but its value and its insights are helpful today.

https://www.jidonline.org/article/S0022-202X(15)42988-4/pdf

My wife and I and our 6-year-old and 3-year-old are experiencing all the same symptoms. We have owned our house for 8 years and we lived in it for 5 years before we moved out of state for 2 years. We left it the home fully furnished with a neighbor checking in for us every month. We are back living in our house for about a year, and we all started losing our hair 1 week ago. We all noticed that we started losing hair within one week of each other! What is going on? I can’t believe that no one person who has had this problem has not come back to update us! Does this just mean there is no hope for answers and a positive outcome?

There is clearly something that is causing this common problem, such as Black Mold growing in the house or toxic chemicals in the ground or air.

Speak with your doctor and ask to have someone from the department of health to look into it for you. There has to be a cause for this.

If you have someone who is elder and needs help, here is an article sent to me to address this.

Long-Distance Care: Tips On How To Ensure A Loved One Is Healthy And Happy From Afar

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When you live far away from a senior loved one, it can be difficult to ensure they receive the care they need and that their emotional needs are met. For many people, trying to plan for a family member from afar is stressful and comes with feelings of guilt because they can’t be there in person.

Fortunately, there are several simple things you can do to help make sure your senior loved one is well taken care of no matter where you live. Nowadays, technology makes it easier than ever to stay informed and maintain a presence in your family members’ lives, even from afar. For seniors who have health issues, mobility issues, or are ready to downsize their home so that they can age-in-place, this is imperative and can help you have more control over the situation.

Here are some of the best ways you can help your loved one.

Communicate with your family

If your family is scattered across the country, it may be hard to pin everyone down to share information and make decisions that will affect your loved one. Keep up communication as much as possible through email or by using an app like Skype so you can talk and see one another at the same time. Set up meetings to discuss any upcoming events or planning that needs to be done. Keeping everyone on the same page will ensure that the bulk of the work won’t fall on any one person’s shoulders.

Get organized…

Whether you have power of attorney for your loved one or are just the most responsible family member, it’s important to get organized and keep all valuable paperwork and info together regarding your loved one. Make copies for yourself so your family member can hold onto the originals, and make copies of any important keys as well so you’ll have access to the home or vehicles should you need it. Keep everything together, in one place.

Arrange for transportation

If you can’t be around to help get your loved one to doctor’s appointments or to go shopping and they don’t drive, arrange for transportation to help them stay independent. Many cities offer free bus rides for seniors, and there are also services offered by hospitals, senior care centers, and assisted living facilities.

You can find more information about arranging transportation for your loved one here.

Find the right apps

There are plenty of apps available for seniors who have a smartphone and feel comfortable using that technology. For instance, you might help your loved one download an app that will help them remember to take their medication or one that monitors and records blood pressure. There’s even an app that will help your loved one keep track of their medical records so there’s no confusion the next time they go to the doctor. Whatever your senior’s needs are, there’s likely an app that will help them with their daily activities.

Help them stay social

Maintaining a healthy, active social life is important for seniors of any age, no matter what their living situation is. For those who have issues with mobility or are battling a health problem, staying social can help boost their self-esteem and give them a sense of purpose, so help your loved one find clubs to join or activities to take part in where they live.

Making sure your senior loved one is healthy and happy isn’t always easy, but with a little planning, there are many ways you can be involved in their life and help them with everyday issues. Keep communication open and be prepared to ensure your family member will stay safe and enjoy each day.