Multiple Sclerosis and Erectile Dysfunction

As discussed in other articles on this site, multiple sclerosis can be very damaging to your sex life. The good news is that as the disease progresses it doesn’t mean that your sexual symptoms will progress as well. It is very important to maintain a healthy sex life if you are in a romantic or long-term relationship and for MS sufferers it is no different. Just because someone has physiological changes due to a disease it doesn’t mean they should be discounted sexually.

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, over 2.5 million people have multiple sclerosis worldwide, with about 400,000 sufferers in the United States alone. The early warning signs of multiple sclerosis can be different for all cases, depending on which part of the brain has been affected by the disease. A few of the most common symptoms associated with MS include Dizziness, Spasms, Vision Problems, Sexual Dysfunction, Difficult Time Concentrating, and Bizarre Sensations.

Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system leading to nerve damage throughout the body and parts of the spinal cord and brain. Although MS affects every patient differently, the disease can severely affect a person’s ability to move freely, communicate, and have proper urinary and bowl control. In men, the disease can severely affect sexual function leading to erectile problems and impotency. Throughout history, there have been brave people who have gone public after being diagnosed with MS and have gone on to raise the spirits of fellow MS sufferers and educate the public about this debilitating condition. Here are some notable people who have helped raise awareness of the disease by bravely sharing their story.