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[radhak]

So I went for my first general checkup after many years (after being pushed by LOML). Everything peachy - nary a worry.

Except that he persuaded me to 'try out' Cialis. At an age when Life is supposed to start, I never thought it would start in this direction.

And after brooding over it for the past hour, now I realize that I was blind to things; and that LOML was trying to tell me something . And that the doc was good - he talked easy, and somehow got me around to this without making an issue of it; or even mentioning once that I might have a 'problem'.

Guess if I had the luxury I could get depressed, but can't do that. At least I have here to vent. Can't imagine anybody in my circle i could talk about it.

[cgallery]

Can't imagine anybody in my circle i could talk about it.

What a sad comment on how we (as a society) stigmatize treatments for all sorts of medical conditions.

I had one psychiatrist tell me that some of his patients suffer more from the stigma of treatment than they do from the disorder. His stories about young men and women diagnosed with schizophrenia in early adulthood, only to have their loved ones turn their backs on them, will bring the toughest adult man to tears (DAMHIK).

[ssmith1627]

None of us wants to have any kind of medical issue or to have to take medication for it. But at least that was a completely appropriate place for you to have that discussion. What annoys me is the television advertising. Having all that thrust upon you every 15 minutes during a football game. So in your face with it. What happened to letting the doctor tell me what I need ? Crazy where it has all gone.

Steve

[BobSch]

Why did they allow advertising of prescription drugs in the first place? Oh, yeah — the drug companies bought off enough congresscritters.

[Uncle Cracker]

It's a medical problem... so what? If they're good enough to keep Hef "up to speed" with that herd of T&A he's got, they're good enough for you. Just take comfort in the knowledge that there's somebody in your life that cares whether you're 100%. I know a couple guys who aren't so lucky.

[pelligrini]

When Viagra first came out I was sitting with my boss and a builder going over some plans. They got off onto that subject and my boss said he had tried it. When asked how well it worked he said "I felt like I could poke holes in sheetrock!"

[ssmith1627]

Well heck guys. Now you have me wanting to find some samples ! hahaha

Steve

[ragswl4]

So I went for my first general checkup after many years (after being pushed by LOML). Everything peachy - nary a worry.

Except that he persuaded me to 'try out' Cialis. At an age when Life is supposed to start, I never thought it would start in this direction.

And after brooding over it for the past hour, now I realize that I was blind to things; and that LOML was trying to tell me something . And that the doc was good - he talked easy, and somehow got me around to this without making an issue of it; or even mentioning once that I might have a 'problem'.

Guess if I had the luxury I could get depressed, but can't do that. At least I have here to vent. Can't imagine anybody in my circle i could talk about it.

Don't worry this is just living life, at least there are options now. Just be careful when taking this or any other medication and make sure the Doc knows what else you are taking such as supplements and herbals. Take Care!

[Ed62]

I'm sure you know you're not alone. My doc gave me 50mg samples of Viagra (but I had to initiate the conversation). I found out right away that was way too much for me. I can cut a 50mg tablet into 4 doses, and it's just right. I'd say it's better to start out on a low dose. You can always increase it if needed. Too much ain't fun. But I'll tell ya, it's like the fountain of youth!

Ed

[cabinetman]

When Viagra first came out I was sitting with my boss and a builder going over some plans. They got off onto that subject and my boss said he had tried it. When asked how well it worked he said "I felt like I could poke holes in sheetrock!"

He should pick a more appropriate target.
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[dbhost]

I am not having to deal with that particular issue yet, but you can bet your bottom dollar that if that were a problem for me, I would be kicking people the heck out of my way to go get a prescription!

[paintandbodtman]

It cracks me up when the commercial says consult your doctor first to see if you are healthy enough for sex, Hellooooo if you were healthy enough you would'nt need the **** pill.

[gsmittle]

He should pick a more appropriate target.
.

What I don't get is the "more than 4 hours" warning. I thought that was a good thing....

Don't sweat the need for meds, dude. I bummed for a couple of years about the antidepressants I take every day--then I realized that I get my car fixed when it doesn't run right, so why fret over adjusting my serotonin levels????

g.

[Uncle Cracker]

Tell you what, I take that 4-hour warning seriously... If it were to happen to me, I would immediately consult a doctor... one that looks like that "Dr. Elliot", played by Sarah Chalke on "Scrubs"...

Hey Doc... It hurts when I do this...

[dbhost]

I liked what Jeff Foxworthy said about that particular thing...

I am paraphrasing here mind you, but...

If I get THAT particular side effect, oh I'll go see the doctor allright. But I am puttin on the robe backwards, and walkin' the halls baby!