xxTOMMY GUNxx
New member
Hello. I'm having a lot of problems getting my regimen straightened out. I've been to two endos (both female) already and neither of them were competent or even close to it.
One of them looked me in the eyes and tried to tell me that a total testosterone level of 131 was not low. LOL. What a moron! I am now attempting to have my GP take over my treatment. He has always been receptive to my suggestions in the past and my appointment is in a few days.
My symptoms are bad lethargy, moodiness/depression, just lost my zest for life. Don't feel like leaving my house & that's NOT me. Used to be very active. Also, eating 6 meals/day with at least 1,000cals. over maintenance & solid supplementation coupled w/dedicated weight training put very little weight on me.
My background:
44yr old male.
5"11
186
14% body fat approx. but lean looking.
•Been into lifting/dieting for nearly 20 years.
•Never juiced but did a few brief cycles of transdermal 19Nor Androstenediol before it was outlawed.
Current Medical Conditions:
•Recently diagnosed with Secondary Hypogonadism. A recent MRI showed nothing wrong with my pituitary/brain.
•Severe IBS D & Acid Reflux - which has rendered me unable to work. (Currently searching for work from home opportunities).
•Pre-Diabetic. A1C is 6.3. but careful monitoring/dieting proves glucose to be stable for now.
•Blood work•
Prior to beginning TRT:
Total T: 212 (241-827)
Free T: 40.7 (46-224)
Estradiol: 18 (<OR=39)
Prolactin: 5.6 (2-18)
Cortisol: 10.9 (4.0-22.0)
TSH: 1.49 (0.4-4.5)
T4, FREE: 1.3 (0.8-1.8)
FSH: 5.4 (1.6-8.0)
LH: 2.3 (1.5-9.3)
SHBG: 19 (10-50)
EGFR Non-Afr. American: 74 (>OR= 60ml/min/1.73M2)
EGFR African American: 86 (>OR= 60ml/min/1.73M2)
BMP:
Sodium: 142 (135-146)
Potassium: 4.3 (3.5-5.3)
Chloride: 102 (98-110)
Carbon Dioxide: 30 (19-30)
Calcium: 10.4 (8.6-10.3) High
Glucose: 80 (65-99)
Urea Nitrogen: 25 (7-25)
Creatinine: 1.19 (0.6-1.35)
BUN/Creatinine Ratio: 21.2 (6-22)
•Blood work after 10wks of Cyp inj. @ 200mg ev. 2wks - taken right before my next injection•
Total Test: 287 (250-1100)
Free Test: 62.9 (46-224)
Bioavailable Test: 132.1 (110-575)
SHBG: 15 (10-50)
Albumin: 4.6 (3.6-5.1)
TSH: 1.09 (0.4-4.5)
T4, FREE: 1.3 (0.8-1.8)
WBC: 5.2 (3.8-10.8)
RBC: 5.04 (4.2-5.8)
Hemoglobin: 14.8 (13.2-17.1)
Hematocrit: 42.9 (38.5-50)
Platelet Count: 243 (140-400)
PSA, TOTAL: 0.7 (0-4)
Cholesterol: 146 (125-200)
HDL Cholesterol: 43 (>OR=40)
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: 3.4 (<OR=5.0)
LDL Cholesterol, Calculated: 75 (<130)
Triglycerides: 140 (<150)
Non HDL Cholesterol: 103 (no range given)
**Labs done a separate time 1wk after my injection showed:
Total Test: 524 (250-1100)
Bioavailable Test: 243 (110-575)
Free Test: 115.8 (46-224)
SHBG: 17 (10-50)
Albumin: 4.6 (3.6-5.1)
TSH M: 1.01 (0.4-4.5)
These seem LOW only a week after a 200mg. inj.
***Even though I've requested additional tests: Estradiol, Prolactin, etc. my lazy Endos refused.
I'm attempting to have my GP keep me at 200mg. but increase The frequency to once every week. Could you guys please offer your opinions on all of this? I would greatly appreciate it as I desperately want/need my life back!!! Thank you!!!
T
PS. I'm cross-posting this on several different forums to get the best advice.
One of them looked me in the eyes and tried to tell me that a total testosterone level of 131 was not low. LOL. What a moron! I am now attempting to have my GP take over my treatment. He has always been receptive to my suggestions in the past and my appointment is in a few days.
My symptoms are bad lethargy, moodiness/depression, just lost my zest for life. Don't feel like leaving my house & that's NOT me. Used to be very active. Also, eating 6 meals/day with at least 1,000cals. over maintenance & solid supplementation coupled w/dedicated weight training put very little weight on me.
My background:
44yr old male.
5"11
186
14% body fat approx. but lean looking.
•Been into lifting/dieting for nearly 20 years.
•Never juiced but did a few brief cycles of transdermal 19Nor Androstenediol before it was outlawed.
Current Medical Conditions:
•Recently diagnosed with Secondary Hypogonadism. A recent MRI showed nothing wrong with my pituitary/brain.
•Severe IBS D & Acid Reflux - which has rendered me unable to work. (Currently searching for work from home opportunities).
•Pre-Diabetic. A1C is 6.3. but careful monitoring/dieting proves glucose to be stable for now.
•Blood work•
Prior to beginning TRT:
Total T: 212 (241-827)
Free T: 40.7 (46-224)
Estradiol: 18 (<OR=39)
Prolactin: 5.6 (2-18)
Cortisol: 10.9 (4.0-22.0)
TSH: 1.49 (0.4-4.5)
T4, FREE: 1.3 (0.8-1.8)
FSH: 5.4 (1.6-8.0)
LH: 2.3 (1.5-9.3)
SHBG: 19 (10-50)
EGFR Non-Afr. American: 74 (>OR= 60ml/min/1.73M2)
EGFR African American: 86 (>OR= 60ml/min/1.73M2)
BMP:
Sodium: 142 (135-146)
Potassium: 4.3 (3.5-5.3)
Chloride: 102 (98-110)
Carbon Dioxide: 30 (19-30)
Calcium: 10.4 (8.6-10.3) High
Glucose: 80 (65-99)
Urea Nitrogen: 25 (7-25)
Creatinine: 1.19 (0.6-1.35)
BUN/Creatinine Ratio: 21.2 (6-22)
•Blood work after 10wks of Cyp inj. @ 200mg ev. 2wks - taken right before my next injection•
Total Test: 287 (250-1100)
Free Test: 62.9 (46-224)
Bioavailable Test: 132.1 (110-575)
SHBG: 15 (10-50)
Albumin: 4.6 (3.6-5.1)
TSH: 1.09 (0.4-4.5)
T4, FREE: 1.3 (0.8-1.8)
WBC: 5.2 (3.8-10.8)
RBC: 5.04 (4.2-5.8)
Hemoglobin: 14.8 (13.2-17.1)
Hematocrit: 42.9 (38.5-50)
Platelet Count: 243 (140-400)
PSA, TOTAL: 0.7 (0-4)
Cholesterol: 146 (125-200)
HDL Cholesterol: 43 (>OR=40)
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: 3.4 (<OR=5.0)
LDL Cholesterol, Calculated: 75 (<130)
Triglycerides: 140 (<150)
Non HDL Cholesterol: 103 (no range given)
**Labs done a separate time 1wk after my injection showed:
Total Test: 524 (250-1100)
Bioavailable Test: 243 (110-575)
Free Test: 115.8 (46-224)
SHBG: 17 (10-50)
Albumin: 4.6 (3.6-5.1)
TSH M: 1.01 (0.4-4.5)
These seem LOW only a week after a 200mg. inj.
***Even though I've requested additional tests: Estradiol, Prolactin, etc. my lazy Endos refused.
I'm attempting to have my GP keep me at 200mg. but increase The frequency to once every week. Could you guys please offer your opinions on all of this? I would greatly appreciate it as I desperately want/need my life back!!! Thank you!!!
T
PS. I'm cross-posting this on several different forums to get the best advice.