I am 64. I have had diabetes since I was six years old, for about 58 years and it has taken a fearsome toll on my body. I have many, many horrible side-effects from the diabetes including loss of sensation in my hands, legs, feet, and other critical areas, as well, as one that really plagues me, gastro-paresis. I have had a kidney transplant, which literally saved my life. I will be forever grateful to my donors and my donors' families. I am a naturally happy person, and having a "good attitude" has really paid off over the years.
I am one of the few people that ED meds were originally intended for. The money is made on the recreational use of these drugs.
They do not enhance mood. They made possible the physical changes necessary to have sex. The usual effects of being in-the-mood and and being ready are often confused.
I have been using Viagra since about 2000, I think. I had been having problems for about 15 to 20 years with no hope in sight.
It was extremely frustrating to have sexually related problems. I was still entirely interested in my head but physically unable to to commit. I had a two-fer-one problem. I had the loss of sensation and the partial loss of the nerves that control the muscles needed to maintain an erection. In diabetes all the nerves are affected and that means in both directions, to and from the brain.
I need about a 30 minute warning and have a four hour window to have some fun with my wonderfully understanding and loving wife of 42 years. We are not spontaneous. This drug has been a real life-saver for us.
After insurance, I pay approx $5.00 apiece for the 100 mg ones. Half a pill used to work but lately I need a whole one. When Viagra becomes legitimately available as a generic, it will be an ordinary co-pay for us.
Feel free to ask any embarrassing questions. After what I have been through wrt diabetes, nothing bothers me anymore!
Mike D.
