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    Question about Cabergoline (Caber) plus Adderall

    Question about Caber. If it is a dopamine agonist, is it a bad idea to use something like adderral with it, which I believe raises dopamine levels?
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    Starting Sermorelin

    Starting Sermorelin. Hoping to help with sex drive and well being, but mostly because it can help with connective tissue and bone density. I have a DEXA scan about 6 months ago and results came back as osteopenia (borderline osteoporosis). I am 36 years old. Plus I have high prolactin, so...
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    Thyroid medications and shbg levels

    Has anyone had thyroid medications or T3 levels effect other hormone levels? My shbg has increased from in the 50's to almost 150 (labcorps). Only thing recently changed was my thyroid medications - I increased from cytomel 75 mg alone, to adding synthroid(T4) at 50mg. then ultimately...
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    Odd labs, interested in members thoughts?

    I am interested in everyones thoughts on these recent labs, I have a consult tomorrow. Especially the aldosterone and lymph,WBC numbers. I am not suprised by testosterone numbers - I recently went from daily to E3.5d injections (6 weeks ago). Might not be quiet leveled out, i hope. Daily...
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    Carnivore diet trial

    Having gut issues most likely due to ibs-c. I have tried several elimination diets, last being fodmap. I have not had much luck. I am on day 4 of carnivore diet to see the effects. Plan on staying on for about a month. Then slowly start introducing foods. So far less bloating...
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    1st ketamine treatment for depression

    I have my first ketamine IV infusion today for depression. Little nervous but excited. Hope to update later today. Wish me luck gentleman! Background on ketamine and depression
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    Ketamine treatment for depression?

    Does anyone have any experience with ketamine? I have an upcoming consult in a few weeks to possibly set up treatment. I have been struggling with depression symptoms. The laundry list of side effects for the normal prescription meds i.e. SSRI's, do not interest me. Ketamine seems to have a...
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    Wife's Hormone Panel (any insight appreciated)

    I talked my wife into getting a health panel done from discounted labs. It is kind of hard to read. I don't really understand some of it compared to the results I often get. The biggest problem is she has an IUD implant for birth control. Since doing that she really doesn't have periods. So...
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    defy prescription and filling locally

    I recently tried to get a defy prescription filled locally. Local pharmacy was giving me a lot of grief about out of state Doctor. I had to go back and forth a few times. Long story short I ended up just going with Defy to fill the order. Defy was extremely helpful and patient with me...
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    Recently added testosterone cream, up coming blood draw

    So I recently added testosterone cream to my protocol (help libido - scrotum), along with test cyp and HCG. all taken daily. If I understand it correctly, I want to apply the cream prior to blood draw and blood draw still directly before next injection. Is this correct? Also, so far cream...
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    quick comment to moderators

    Just wanted to take an opportunity to thank the moderators on this site. I am sure at times it must be a frustrating job, but the patience and caring they show to members is genuine. Especially key for new members apprehensive about joining/commenting. I hope the moderators have people in...
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    interesting lab results following protocol change

    Original protocol test cyp - 50mg E3.5D HCG 350iu E3.5D Dhea 25mg daily westhyroid 1.5gr daily felt okay but still up and down during the week. Libido still lacking significantly. decided to go to daily HCG injections same total amount. 100ui daily. Labs six weeks later: (labcorp ranges)...
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    GHK-Cu peptide, too good to be true?

    This seems like an interesting product. Anyone have experience with this? https://www.peptidesciences.com/ghk-cu http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3359723/
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    test, and E2 jump with HCG frequency change?

    I switched from 350iu HCG E3.5D to 100iu daily about 6-7 seeks ago. My latest labs have my total test going from 1000 to >1500. E2 sensitive, 29 to 36. Free T, 25 to 33. Test cyp injections remains unchanged (50mg E3.5D) Can simply changing HCG injection frequency cause such a jump?
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    Light therapy for insomnia and depression

    Has anyone tried natural light therapy for for insomnia? Two days ago I started 1/2 hour of natural light from a device that puts out 10,000 LUX of brightness. I do this about 4-5 hours before my bed time. I suffer from depression and insomnia (the kind where I fall asleep easy and early...
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    The Bulletproof Diet? (opinions)

    I Have been High Fat Low Carb for several years now. I am in the middle of reading "The Bulletproof Diet "by Dave Asprey. He has an interesting take on this kind of diet, as well as some interesting supplement choices. I was wondering if anyone has read or participated in this...
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    Frustrated by latest results

    Total Test (384-1197) - 1161 Free Test (8.7-25.1) - 29.4 Estradiol Sensitive (8-35) - 29.7 T4 direct (.82-1.77) .92 T3 free (2.0 - 4.4) 3.3 As I understand it, on paper these numbers are great. I still feel fatigued most days. My libido is down. I don't...
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    Food allergy testing

    Any one have experience/suggestions on being tested for food allergies? A lot of tests out there. I am not sure what to go with.
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    Latest results, thyroid Question

    Total Test (384-1197) - 1161 Free Test (8.7-25.1) - 29.4 Estradiol Sensitive (8-35) - 29.7 My question is about the following thyroid number, T4 specifically. Why did my t4 drop when upping dose of westhyroid?: T4 direct (.82-1.77) range T3 free (2.0 - 4.4)range started: t4 -...
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    Caffiene Addiction

    What, if any, supplements have people used to help reduce caffeine consumption. While dealing with all the fatigue that brought me to TRT and this forum in the first place, I have really increased caffeine consumption. I was just wondering if anyone has had success using a particular...
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    options for testosterone protocol change

    My current protocol is .25ml (50mg) E3.5D test cyp. 35ml (350 ui) E3.5D HCG .25mg DHEA Daily labs after just over 6 weeks, fasting, trough, labcorp: Total T: 956 Free T: 22 DHEA: 379 E sensitive: 26 Labs look great on paper. Overall feeling better. I have about 2 days a week...
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    THoughts on latest thyroid labs

    I would appreciate any insight on the following results. I am on TRT, but still have some fatigue. recent labs: Triiodothyronine,Free,Serum 2.0 pg/mL 2.0 - 4.4 Thyroxine (T4) Free, Direct, S T4,Free(Direct)...
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    Blood Sugar Drop Causing Sleep Problems?

    Blood sugar drop is interesting. I also fall asleep easy, but wake up 2 am or 3 am. Wide awake. I try to keep track of my sleeping habits and energy on a spread sheet. I have noticed that a couple of times that I have slacked off on my diet or had a cheat meal high in sugar (later at night)...
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    Latest results, MCH high?, possible thyroid issues

    I just received my lab work for my 90 day consult. Consult is coming in the next month. Overall I feel better then pre TRT. But I am not where I think I should be. I still have dome fatigue, and libido is better but not great. Sleep is poor and I do not have sleep apnea. MCH is high on my...
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    What is the relationship between Low T and Sleep Apnea?

    I have been having sleeping problems for several years now. Only recently though, my wife made the comment that she noticed that my breathing sometimes becomes irregular during sleep. The possibility of sleep apnea had never really occured to me before. I never snore. I have been on...
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    Latest results, 6 weeks w/defy

    .35 mL E3D test cyp. (70mg) .40 mL E3D HCG (400 ui) .25 DHEA I have been on this protocol for 6 weeks, Here are my test results. morning before injection, fasting: test total >1500 ng/dL (348-1197 Free test 40.6 pg/mL (8.7-25.1) DHEA-sulfite 580.1 ug/dL (102.6-416.3) Estradiol...
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    First time injecting

    Did my first round of injections this morning. Everything went well, can't wait to feel effects. I did forget to clean the septum on the HCG vial when mixing in the biostatic water. I remembered for the injection needle though. I hope that is not too big of an issue as long as I remember in...
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    I had my consult with Defy

    Just talked to Dr. Saya. Very professional, first class consult. Beginning protocol: Test Cyp - .35 ml IM or Subq every 3.5days HCG - 400iu(40 units) 3.5days DHEA - 25mg - once daily (preferably at night) Needles: Testosterone - 20g 1" needle to draw test, 25g 5/8" needle to inject. 1ml...
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    Immune system and Low T

    I am coming off of pellets and waiting for my consult from defy medical. In the mean time my free T and estradiol have plummeted. Now I have just been diagnosed with Shingles. Does coming off of TRT weaken ones immune system? In my case allowing the shingles virus to rear its ugly head. Has...
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    Changing from pellets to injections

    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and new to TRT. I had several years of fatigue and loss of passion in pretty much all areas of my life. I received no answers from conventional doctors. I tried a health clinic and found I had low T. Had a few total testosterone labs done. All were...
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