Young post-accutane sufferer from Canada

[steamfitter]

Hello all. I'm 37, and I've been suffering from ED for almost 4 years now. I took an awful drug that I never should have been put on (Accutane), after my female doctor guaranteed me that there were no side effects, and it basically ruined my life. Only for her to gaslight me and tell me going impotent had nothing to do with Accutane, and she didn't think there was any correlation whatsoever. I would do anything to go back in time and not take that poison.

I was suicidal or extremely depressed for a long time, but I have learned to live with the problems. I have been able to have sex at times, but I usually have PE now, and I get weak/soft quickly during sex after. Then after that, I'm just numb and can't get it up for the life of me. So not very satisfying for either person.

I had a very high sex drive prior to Accutane, and women would compliment my stamina... so it felt like my whole identity and manhood was gone when I developed this problem. I almost never get morning wood or nocturnal erections now, and when I do it is often weak or goes soft very quickly. So this is a definite medical problem, and I don't see it improving after nearly 4 years of this. It's even more painful as someone who has never been married or had kids, I have often felt like a complete failure as a human being because of this (I know it's not true, but I'm sure some of you can relate to that pain).

I have stuck with supplements so far, but they do very little for me, as I have clearly undergone physical/cellular damage. I don't know how to fix this, and I nothing I have tried has worked. I have thought about TRT, but my doctor told me my T levels are above average. I never wanted to try ED meds, because I was worried they would just stop working and I would have to go through this pain and hopelessness all over again. But I am seeing a woman now, and am trying to have the courage to be in a relationship, and also to finally do something about my problems.

I got a prescription over the phone for cialis tonight, and I'm going to give it a shot this weekend. Life is too short to live in misery and pain, I really want to do something about my problems. I have really just had nobody to talk to about this stuff, and felt like I was defective for going through this. Reading some of the posts here has given me the courage to try and do something about my issues, and give me a glimmer of hope. Hopefully I can get some support from you guys and vice versa, thanks.

[bldoink]

Welcome to the forum. I wish you success finding a solution to your issues.

[Martin6469]

Cialis and Viagra worked well for me until I got up to age 70 or so. Try the maximum dose. If these don't work, I would see an endocrinologist.

[K4OffRoad]

I am in the same boat and age group. I am taking a medicine that has killed my erections. I used to have great results with Levitra. I have a word of advise for you, take a few pills at night and see if you are "happy" when you wake up, like before you had any problems. That way your not putting undue pressure on yourself when you bring someone home, you will have the mindset of: this stuff works, so do I! So when the big moment comes along, your body and mind will be ready! I am also a new member to Frank Talk, I wished I had stumbled upon them sooner. Best of luck man, and remember this is NOT a problem that cannot be fixed, it just sometimes takes a little longer to get there. Best of luck!

[personfromon]

Hello all. I'm 37, and I've been suffering from ED for almost 4 years now. I took an awful drug that I never should have been put on (Accutane), after my female doctor guaranteed me that there were no side effects, and it basically ruined my life. Only for her to gaslight me and tell me going impotent had nothing to do with Accutane, and she didn't think there was any correlation whatsoever. I would do anything to go back in time and not take that poison.

I was suicidal or extremely depressed for a long time, but I have learned to live with the problems. I have been able to have sex at times, but I usually have PE now, and I get weak/soft quickly during sex after. Then after that, I'm just numb and can't get it up for the life of me. So not very satisfying for either person.

I had a very high sex drive prior to Accutane, and women would compliment my stamina... so it felt like my whole identity and manhood was gone when I developed this problem. I almost never get morning wood or nocturnal erections now, and when I do it is often weak or goes soft very quickly. So this is a definite medical problem, and I don't see it improving after nearly 4 years of this. It's even more painful as someone who has never been married or had kids, I have often felt like a complete failure as a human being because of this (I know it's not true, but I'm sure some of you can relate to that pain).

I have stuck with supplements so far, but they do very little for me, as I have clearly undergone physical/cellular damage. I don't know how to fix this, and I nothing I have tried has worked. I have thought about TRT, but my doctor told me my T levels are above average. I never wanted to try ED meds, because I was worried they would just stop working and I would have to go through this pain and hopelessness all over again. But I am seeing a woman now, and am trying to have the courage to be in a relationship, and also to finally do something about my problems.

I got a prescription over the phone for cialis tonight, and I'm going to give it a shot this weekend. Life is too short to live in misery and pain, I really want to do something about my problems. I have really just had nobody to talk to about this stuff, and felt like I was defective for going through this. Reading some of the posts here has given me the courage to try and do something about my issues, and give me a glimmer of hope. Hopefully I can get some support from you guys and vice versa, thanks.

You know, I took accutane when I was younger and don't think I've ever thought about it having any correlation to my ED. I'm pretty healthy besides the ED. Thanks for bringing this to my attention, and I wish you luck in finding a suitable treatment.

[wolfpacker]

Welcome! There ARE solutions and you WILL fix your dick if you follow them. Stay in touch!!!