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Q: Unexpected Arousal

I'm a male in my late 40's with some odd neurological issues (tremors, double vision, odd sensations, and memory problems.) I'm being tested for "possible Multiple Sclerosis" but not yet diagnosed, though I do have white matter lesions on my brain.

 

Several times over the last eight months I have had an unexpected erection while working, sitting in the doctor's office, shopping, basically anywhere - with no obvious reason. At least twice I felt a sort of internal twitch first (prostate area). This was followed by an almost full erection and discharge of pre-cum.

 

I'm happily married and don't mess around. I've had prostate screening and two digital/rectal exams over the past six months with nothing unusual found.

 

This is really embarrassing. I'm worried it might be related to neurological issues. What do you think?

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6/20/09 12:02am

Could very well related. It's pretty hard to relate this condition with MS, without knowing you have MS, though it certainly seems neurological since you've been examined somewhat for this with negative results.

Since the erection itself is controlled and sustained by the brain, it's reasonable to assume that a short circuit of some kind may be causing this when you do not wish it. I really can't see much that you can do about it. I assume you have mentioned it to your neurologists, what do they say?

 

Perhaps you'd like to visit Health Central's site for MS, there is a wealth of information and excellent people there. I know they have information on other sexual problems it causes.

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6/20/09 7:42am

Thanks, this is helpful. I haven't mentioned it to the neurologist but I will at the next appointment.

 

I'm familiar with the MS site. It's an excellent resource. In researching my concern, I found a similar question on the MS site from a woman with MS who was having a weird sensation that she described as the steps leading up to an orgasm. I also found a few scholarly reports on line at other sites mentioning that the areas of the brain sometimes effected by MS lesions control sexual response. It seems that my problem is rare (or at least not often reported) among MS sufferers though.

 

Thanks for your help.

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9/ 4/09 9:55pm

Well, Spion, I have some bad news and some good news; first the bad news: you may have MS.  Now the good news!  Your dick is working just fine!

I hate that you're facing the prospect of MS, Spion and I shouldn't make light of your untimely erections but, come on, that's sort of fun!

Every three months my bladder gets scoped via my penis and the resulting irritation to my prostate leaves me with a semi-hardon for many hours.  I told my boss that I won't be returning to work following the procedure unitl the next day.  I explained to him WHY and he was completely understanding!

Good luck, Spion; keep the boners coming.

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9/ 5/09 5:20pm

It was more fun in junior high school. This isn't normal like that was. I'm still having this problem and I've noticed that it happens during emotional times that aren't sexual at all. I can understand somewhat being really happy and getting hard, but being really sad?

 

There's a symptom of MS called emotional lability that involves people showing improper emotions (laughing at funerals, crying for no reason, etc.), and my situation kind of reminds me of that.

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By Spion— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 06/19/09