Recent content by angry polak

Thanks for the feedback everybody! I agree, for the money it costs to consult with Defy it seems worth it to talk to a professional. One thing I'd like to clarify is my problems aren't only related to fitness. I started working out a bit over 3 years ago. I was probably 200# and 25% body...

When I look at my results, I see a HPTA that appears to be working. It seems to be working better now than when I tested in July, so my numbers have gone up, but I'm still probably not "optimal" since all hormones are in the lower side of the range for my age (35). I started supplementing with...

Just to clarify, the recent draw was with the correct E2 test. Thank you for the input. I had already put things in motion to do a consult with Defy. I hate the idea of throwing money away...but I'm thinking that first consult may be worth the price of admission even if I don't go on TRT...

Ok, so I have some updates. I did a 4 point cortisol test in August. All results were in range. 1st AM measurement was a bit below the average, but in range. Everything else plotted pretty much along the average curve. I got my bloods run again last week. All of my elevated liver values were...

I have two questions from all these discussions: Should I start investigations into things like "head trauma" with a primary care physician or endo? Wasn't really sure where to best start. I'm on a HSA plan, so I'd hate to pay a few hundred bucks to either for an appointment only to be...

Thank you for the follow-up. I don't think there is really an "ideal" scenario here anyway. I potentially have an issue and need to see if there is an underlying cause. And then address that cause instead of just "fixing" the issues downstream. If a full investigation leaves me with "unknown...

My reply to "head trauma" was the part where I discussed tension headaches. Aside from that I don't have a history of head trauma (treated or untreated). I did have an MRI performed in 2014 and it was deemed clear. I know a lot can change in three years, but I can also say I don't FEEL different...

I got this comment on a different forum. I didn't know if anyone would be willing to weigh in over here. And for the sake of reducing redundancy, my reply is below: Thank you so much for the reply. I'll try and give feedback in the order you commented. -What about those numbers is...

Thank you for the link. Between you and Vince Carter I feel pretty confident those elevated levels are from my weight lifting. It does make me wonder, however, if I should be taking a dedicated liver support supplement due to the overall "strain" exercise causes. I've been reading up on what...

Thanks for the feedback! While I didn't work out over the weekend before the draw, I did do 3x3 on Deadlifts on Friday (so max effort on a huge muscle group). I'd figured 48 hours was enough gap to not skew results. As far as DHEA/Preg supplementation...I'm keeping expectations low. This is...

Hello. Good question. I feel “normal” in the sense I can’t remember the last time I felt differently than I do now. However, this is my first time running bloods and I had a number of important hormonal areas register as low. -Do I feel “normal” because I am? -Do I feel “normal” just...

Hello, I'm new here and was hoping to get some help understanding my blood results and maybe establish what some prudent next steps would be. Background: I've been working out a few years and while I have gotten stronger, I seem to struggle to build muscle get really lean. When I bulk, I gain...