Many epileptics secretly suffer sexual problems but it is said that they fear to discuss them in public. Some of these problems in some cases are triggered by epilepsy medication while others are a result of general conditions associated epilepsy.
Dr. Ddumba Edward, Senior consultant neurologist, Nsambya Hospital
in Kampala says that many epileptics have big sexual problems that naturally interfere with their intimacy. The doctor says that many epileptics can not sustain an erection for long, therefore having their partners sexually starved.
He says that some epileptics lose interest in the sex. This, plus erectile dysfunction issues affect their self-esteem as adults. Some of the people suffering from epilepsy try to play sex with housemaids or houseboys to prove their strength, although this doesn’t help them much.
The epileptics suffer from stigma and many of them lack self-confidence and this affects their sexual performance. Doctors also tell us that the anti-epileptic drugs also cause sedation, which affects their sexual performance.
Walakira Nyanzi
Ultimate Media
