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A member asked:
On oxycontin for scoliosis and other back pain, noticed a low sex drive and i'm even worried about ed. will life return to normal if i stop the meds?
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It should: These are common side effects of chronic opioid use. You may have low testosterone as a result which may require replacement. Discuss with the doc who is rxing the medications.
Answered 4/12/2013
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OxyContin issues: Agree with dr jayaraj. Consider purified omega, weight control, yoga, pilates, tai chi, meditation, massage, laser therapy/pt/modalities, safely get off the narcotics.
Answered 2/6/2020
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Yes and no: Stopping opiate pain medication is going to make you very sick, and is extremely difficult to do without the help of a specialist in this area. And yes___ opiates have a profound effect on all hormones, and your testosterone (total and free is likely 200 or less) the biggest problem with this is you will have no 'drive' to quit. You would need to get the right type of testosterone prescribed as w.
Answered 9/25/2013
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