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Low Libido, No Back Pain. Back Surgery Done, Screws Put In L3, L4. Causes For Symptoms?
I had lower back surgery 25years ago, screws were put in my L3 and L4, the Dr told me, the screws will be need to be taken out after 5 years, but I still have them, now I am experiencing low labido, do you think the surgery I had may cause this, do I need to go to the hospital so they can take the screw out. I do not have back pain .
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HI C TAYLOR26
How do you feel generally.. ? .Do you feel low down,sad,unhappy,helpless irritable with changes in weight or appetite?.
Do you sleep well at night?how's your mood? Are you feeling depressed? Do you suffer from ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION.?. Are you worried/anxious about your back so much that you might be DEPRESSED?If you answered YES to more than 2 of above questions you might be depressed and need to seek a consultation with your DOCTOR.ALSO are you taking any over the counter or prescription medication(even herbal medicines) These too can cause low libido wit depression being most common cause.
Meanwhile try regular aerobic exercise ,eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables including nuts ,berries,oysters etc .Most importantly get your partner involved. .understanding and support goes a long way in boosting confidence and LIBIDO
How do you feel generally.. ? .Do you feel low down,sad,unhappy,helpless irritable with changes in weight or appetite?.
Do you sleep well at night?how's your mood? Are you feeling depressed? Do you suffer from ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION.?. Are you worried/anxious about your back so much that you might be DEPRESSED?If you answered YES to more than 2 of above questions you might be depressed and need to seek a consultation with your DOCTOR.ALSO are you taking any over the counter or prescription medication(even herbal medicines) These too can cause low libido wit depression being most common cause.
Meanwhile try regular aerobic exercise ,eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables including nuts ,berries,oysters etc .Most importantly get your partner involved. .understanding and support goes a long way in boosting confidence and LIBIDO
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