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DylanGemelli said:transformer24 said:DylanGemelli said:transformer24 said:DylanGemelli said:[quote="transformer24":2ryn9uh0]I got my test results back yesterday and I was pretty surprised at just how low my testosterone actually is now...
Testosterone Panel
Units
Testosterone 158.7 (L) ng/dL Reference range 300.0-1000.0
Testosterone Free 2.97 (L) ng/dL Reference range 4.50-24.50
% Free Testosterone 1.87 % Reference Range 1.00-3.20
My LH was 4.0 IU/L which it says is in range but I am confused about what the range is LH. Same with FSH. It says it's in range at 2.4 IU/L, but not sure what range is for fsh.
Prolactin was 6.9 ng/mL with a reference range of 4.0-18.0.
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin was 18 NMOL/L with a range of 10-50.
Basically everything looks ok except my test is almost non-existent. That explains a lot. I am trying to get in to see an endocrinologist ASAP. I'm feeling really lethargic. It's tough to really do much. I pushed myself to go to the gym yesterday and had a good shoulder workout which I'm really glad I did because I was starting to freak out. I've been real anxious about all of this especially bc I'm only 34 and doctors can be real dick heads to guys in need of treatment if they are under 40. A good friend of mine told me not to trip and that shit would get taken care of one way or another. That made me feel much better. Although I would really prefer to not have to self medicate because my wife feels very uncomfortable with it... if it comes to that, fine. The worst part in all of this is that I really don't have the energy I would like to have when I'm taking care of my baby boy in the afternoons.The number 1 reason I even got myself in shape (not the only reason) was so that I would have more energy to play with him and when he gets older play sports together. I should be getting some answers today. I have my aunt working on getting me in soon. She's great, but a real hypochondriac, which has actually been really helpful so far. She got me in to see a breast doctor who prescribed me Raloxifene for gyno a little over a month ago. I feel pretty confident she will get me in to see someone soon. The question is... will they treat me??????? I'll let you guys know what's up when I find out more this afternoon hopefully. Cross your fingers for me.
i dont know how the could not treat you bro... that's definitely dangerously low and that is absolutely the explanation for lethargic feelings... it also makes it far more difficult to gain muscle, lose weight and to push yourself in any way... this MUST be treated asap one way or another...
I actually just got back from the endocrinologist. We are starting TRT in one week. She wants me to do some more blood work before we start just to make sure that my other hormones are in check as well as get a prostate exam by my primary doctor. So the appointment went well.
what kind of dose was prescribed?
She didn't prescribe a dose yet. I won't get the script until about a week from today. I have to go early tomorrow morning to test all my hormones including my testosterone once again of course. Still got a couple of hoops to jump through, but she said we can start it and talk about which methods of administration as soon as she has the blood work i'm getting done tomorrow. She said the full hormone panel usually takes about a week to get results. She's going to decide with me over the phone once the results are in. Because of my mood disorder, the doctor and my wife would prefer me to do the gel. She said that your levels stay more consistent with the gel, but if it's too expensive, then we'll just do the injections. I spoke with a company that helps pay for prescriptions today and they said that once they have the name and dose of a particular gel or topical solution, they can get the brand names sent to my doctor in a 90 day supply for 3 payments of $15 per month. After looking at the prices of some of the gels, that would be pretty sweet to get for $15 a month. I really don't give a shit to be honest... injections, gel, patch... I don't care. What do you guys suggest I tell my doctor is the best brand name and form of test in case I am eligible for the discount?
bro, you don't want the gel, you just want a prescription for injectable test cyp... trust me, the gel is nothing like taking an injection and your going to be quite disappointed with it if you get it... you need to tell everyone what YOU want, not what THEY want etc... its your life, not theirs and your the one suffering...[/quote:2ryn9uh0]
Thanks Dylan. You're right. I'm going to do that.