5 replies to this topic

[TellMeWhy123]

.

[fishinghat]

Welcome TMW

 

There is a condition called PSSD (I refer you to the ebook for details). Studies have shown that sexual function usually returns after you have been off Cymbalta for about 3 months.  I will be back soon to give you some details. 

[TellMeWhy123]

.

[fishinghat]

I (male) had a severe case of PSSD from Cymbalta. There have been around 6 to 8 other members )half men and half women) who have had PSSD as well. As far as I know all recovered in the 3 month time period except me. The key as to whether or not it is "permanent" is whether there is an associated failure to produce estrogen or testosterone. I saw 4 professionals about my condition and all said the same thing...no treatment. I can tell you that I went on the biggest PSSD forum and scanned all the entries to look at what others had tried and was not impressed BUT when I logged how long it was for their members to recover it was always between 6 and 7 years. Behold, in my 6th year mine went away and am now back to normal. From my review of medical journals and forums I would put like this. Around 95% recover within 3 months after coming off the Cymbalta. The 5% left recovered in 6 to 7 years. There is a long list of supplements and prescription medications in the medical journals and forums and there is no clear cut answer. Twice as many say a supplement didn't work compared to those who said it did work.

 

I would like to caution you about one thing. About 3 days after you finish the Cymbalta most go through a period of mania and hypersexuality (even the women). It is not unusual to have intercourse 8 to 10 times a day. This period only lasts 3 or 4 days typically. It has certainly lead to a lot of marital problems for a couple members so be prepared. 

 

Do not hesitate to post with any questions you may have at any time. We are here to help. 

[TellMeWhy123]

.

[invalidusername]

Hi there TellMeWhy123

 

Welcome to the forum - long day for me, so only just got round to getting on here today, but I would have said Hat was your best bet for this line of questioning, given that the dear chap has "been there, done that".

 

It is only natural to start questioning these things as a result of weening from such drugs, but one can do more harm in worrying - insomuch that it causes more stress - when your body will be struggling to find its "normal" levels of stress (and libido and many other things).

 

As difficult as it is, you need to carry things on as normal as possible so that your system gets its best shot at what your normal was pre-meds.

 

Hope that makes sense, and as Hat said, any questioning, thoughts or musing, just ask!

 

IUN