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My husband is 43 year old with a condition called anklynosis spondilitis (probably spelled that wrong). While our sex life is good, sometimes his orgasms cause him severe pain in his groin area and cause him to be ill (diarhea, vomiting, back pain) for days. This makes it difficult for either one of us at times to enjoy sex because he/we never know what the end result will be. He has gone to a urologist, chiropractor, internist. No-one can help us. They want to put him on steroids for his condition. As long as he stays active, the pain stays minimal but the sex is always a surprise as to whether or not it's painful. I want to help him so we can really enjoy sex, not be punished because of it. Can you help?
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by Rajendra Sathe: ()
Ankylosing spondylitis primarily affects the spine or back. In a person with ankylosing spondylitis, the joints and ligaments that normally permit the spine to move become inflamed and stiff. The bones of the spine may fuse together, causing the spine to become rigid and inflexible. Hence, it is also called bamboo-spine. Other joints such as the hips, shoulders, knees, or ankles also may become involved.
In your husband's case, the joints of the pelvis probably get stressed because of spasm of muscles during orgasm thereby causing severe pain in the groin. Steroids will ease the pain but the long-term side effects are not favorable. Increased physical activity and doing Yoga is extremely beneficial in this condition.
To reduce the chances of this painful event and it's after effects, he could try some twisting and bending 'warm up' exercises before sex. You could give massage on his buttocks and that could be made a part of the foreplay. Alternatively he could try taking pain killers a couple of hours before sex provided he does not have increased acidity in the stomach. Discuss with your regular doctor the medication, it's dose and timing.
Follow the link given on the right of this page for more information on ankylosing spondylitis. Reviewed by: Scott Gross M. Ed.
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