beauchance

I am still undecided about a PM (and a fibrillator), My question here is is a beta blocker necessary. I first experienced beta blockers about 15 years ago for another medical problem and was rendered pretty much impotent. I was getting better over time, but am 69 years old (although in great physical condition). Will a PM improve my sex life (viagra and cialis don't have much of an affect) ? Thanks.

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sex life

by thomast - 2008-11-15 02:11:54

No.

Help May be Possible

by SMITTY - 2008-11-15 04:11:40


Hello Beauchance,

Thomas has given his answer and he is probably correct. But I think a lot could depend on where they attached the lead from that pacemaker. Okay, okay simmer down, I was just joking.

I would like to do a little thinking out loud on this subject as it is possible that a pacemaker could help you in many ways. You say you have what has been described as an athletes because you have an enlarged ventricle. You also report that you have an EF of 35%. It is my understanding that the average EF is about 60%, but it is not uncommon for athletes to have an EF as high as 70%. Either way, I that puts your EF at 50% to 58% of normal.

I have been told the major cause of ED is low blood flow to the affected body parts. And that modifications such as Viagra and Cialis improve this condition by decreasing blood pressure through the process of increasing blood vessel size which allows for an increase in blood flow.

Now tie all these together, lower the blood pressure and increase the blood vessel size which results in increased blood flow, then add a PM which will make the heart beat faster thereby adding to the increased overall blood flow. So it would seem there is a possibility a PM could help you in more ways than one. At least it gives you something to think about and possibly try on the doctors for size.

Good luck,

Smitty

About beta-blocker and also ED

by beauchance - 2008-11-15 05:11:00

Thank you two guys. For Thomast: Is that "no" I don't need beta blocker or "no" a PM will not help with my ED ?

For Smitty: I need time to study your thoughtful response and figure out how all the variious variables are interacting. You've given me a little hope at least and maybe a bit more incentive to have this thing done. I am pasting below my first comment in this newsletter which was in a different column (under "Newbie" I think). Walking on my hands is as much an ego thing as great exercise. I'm afraid that a PM and fibrillaltor will necessitate a whole new life style, but I'm also worried that I might die or stroke out without them.

beauchance
Comment posted by beauchance on 2008-11-15 13:28.
I don't have my PM yet. I went to a new family Doc and after the checkup she gave me a list of specialists to see including a cardiologist. I skip about every fourth or fith beat and have an enlarged left ventricle. I've read that these are consistent with an "athlete's heart". I've always been a jock and even now at the age of 69 I work out every other day including running steps in the stadium and walking on my hands 50 yards (used to be a gymnyst). My stress test showed my heart beat evening out under stress and my ejection factor is better than 35%. With no unusual chest pain or getting out of breath the only thing that worries me is that about a year ago I had a seizure that put in the hospital for four days. The neurologist found nothing. Only the family doctor suggested it could have been due to my heart not getting enough oxygen to my brain. To her (the family Doc) surprise when I returned for a follow up I did not have a PM she expected from the very start that I would have gottne one. I did not because on my second visit to the cardiologist (after my stress test) he said he couldn't tell whether I was blocked and recommended a catherization. That revealed that all my arteries are clear and so on to the "electrician". I see him next month at which time I have to schedule the operation or not. I'm cynical about physicians and unnecessary operations. What do you folks think I should do ? Incidentally, I have ED will a PM help ?

Reality

by bobad - 2008-11-15 07:11:05


http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/bobad/?action=view¤t=SayNo.jpg

Just kidding! (Or am I?)

Best of luck,,,

Bob A.

Hay Smitty

by ElectricFrank - 2008-11-16 01:11:12

Maybe that EF stands for ejaculation fraction. (Bad Bad) Just had to get it in.

frank

Oh Oh Now I've done it

by ElectricFrank - 2008-11-17 01:11:09

The chicks (hens?) are after me

frank

You know you're wired when...

Your ICD has a better memory than you.

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A pacemaker completely solved my problem. In fact, it was implanted just 7 weeks ago and I ran a race today, placed first in my age group.