Many injured workers with severe spinal cord injuries are reluctant to mention to their treating physician that they have had sexual dysfunction since their work accident in Nevada.  Males in particular are embarrassed to bring up this topic with their doctors.  Unless the doctor initiates the discussion and directly asks about any sexual problems, the problem isn't noted in the dictated reporting, and isn't treated.  And if the problem is permanent, the injured worker isn't properly evaluated for impairment.

It is very important that if you have had a serious spinal injury that you tell your treating physician about any loss of control of the bladder and/or bowels (involuntarily urinating or soiling yourself), any loss of sensation to your genitals and surrounding area, and any  inability to engage in usual sexual activity. 

Orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and physiatrists are busy doctors, and your appointment may already seem rushed without you bringing up an embarrassing problem .  However, you should not delay in asking the doctor about these symptoms.   If there is a nurse case manager that is present at doctors' visits, you might want to ask the nurse to allow you to speak to the doctor privately about a symptom that is bothering you.   You have the right to see the doctor alone.  Unless you speak up and tell your doctor who is treating your spinal injury about theses problems, nothing Will be done to investigate and find the right treatment. 

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