Recent content by Hammer

Have you had your thyroid tested? TSH, T4, T3 and free T3?

Have you had a sleep study and tested for sleep apnea? From what you describe, you may have OSA.

You might want to address your mental state and depression with an anti-depressant . Did you discuss this with your doc?

I agree with the response from Gladiator! I was just at my docs who is very knowledgeable about hormone therapy. he said he won't prescribe any AI's if E2 is under 60 or if gyno symptoms are present.

Yes!

Right in. You can reference Virgil's video on shoulder injections on excel male. It's very easy! Visit the Video section and you should find it. Good luck!

If your doc won't allow you to do so; change doctors!

Yes, if you get the testosterone from a pharmacy just inject sub-q with a 31 gauge needle. I use my shoulders and alternate. No pain and you can easily see what you are doing compared to the butt jab with those long needles!

If you take an aromatase inhibitor to block estrogen, that can cause sore joints.

3weeks in is a bit early. I always waited at least 6 - 8 weeks for re-testing. I had the same problem for years and still contend with the issue somewhat. The biggest improvements in my sleep were due to dosage reductions. I started TRT 11 years ago with 100mg/wk of Test. That dosage puts...

I can't say I have had my ferritin levels checked. I donate blood every two months to lower hematocrit. Since I lowered my dosage to 50mg/wk, my hematocrit was 48 last time it was checked. At higher dosages, it ran between 51 - 54. My highest dosage was 100mg per week. I guess my body is...