Even the healthiest man experiences some sort of male organ pain or soreness sometimes; it’s just part of being an active guy. When a man practices proper male organ care, member pain is usually a transient affair with an identifiable cause. But in some cases a more obscure source may be behind the pain. Gabapentin is one such potential cause.

Gabapentin

What is gabapentin? It’s one of the medications that belongs to the group known as anticonvulsants. Under various brand names, gabapentin is used as an anti-epilepsy medication. It’s also used for many non-epileptic issues, including nerve pain resulting from HSV or from shingles, as well as to treat restless leg syndrome.

Created in 1993, gabapentin is also frequently prescribed to help deal with social anxiety and panic issues. The generic version is one of the more affordable Medicines on the marketplace and is widely used; often it is prescribed for “off label” use, meaning to treat a condition or issue for which it was not specifically approved by the U.S. Food and Medicine Administration.

Male organ pain

As with all Medicines, there are some side effects which are commonly associated with gabapentin. These include dizziness, drowsiness and weight gain.

The list of adverse effects also includes several that concern sensual function. For example, some patients report that the Medicine has a negative effect on their sensual drive, a result most men would wish to avoid. Also on the negative list for some: tumescence dysfunction. Delayed release or inability to reach seed release may occur among users.

One study also found indications of what was classified as male organ pain among some who use this Medicine. In this study, participants were asked to report any side effects that occurred during the time they were using gabapentin. This does not necessarily mean that Medicine use is responsible for the side effect, as there are many factors that can be responsible, including coincidence. However, there were a number of reports of male organ pain from male participants in the study.

Younger = safer?

Most of the men who reported male organ pain during the study were early on – 39% were in the 40-49-year-old age range and 26% were 50-59, with another 16% being 60 years of age or older. By contrast, only 6% of those 30-39 years of age reported male organ pain issues. This may simply mean that as men age, they experience male organ pain more readily – or it could mean there is a Medicine interaction that is responsible.

It also appears that if there is a male organ pain link, it seems not to last. All male organ pain side effects were reported only within the first month of using the medication.

Men on gabapentin who experience male organ pain should report it to their doctor, who will determine if there is any cause for concern.

Common soreness of the male organ, whether related to gabapentin use or not, is often alleviated through the regular use of a quality male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). When the member is sore, it’s sometimes due to a “tightness” in the skin; the skin needs to remain supple in order to accommodate the special physical demands of the manhood. A crème that include a combination of a high-end emollient like Shea butter and a natural hydrator like vitamin E is able to provide moisture that keeps manhood skin nice and supple. In addition, proper oxygenation is essential for male organ health. A crème that contains L-arginine, an enzyme that aids in the creation of nitric oxide and the subsequent opening of blood vessels in the member, enables more oxygen-rich blood to fill the organ. Each of these benefits could reduce male organ pain.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.