Recent content by Labrat0116

I hear ya. I'm going to ask for a referral to an Endocrinologist ASAP.

Thanks for all your replies/info. Much appreciated. I'm Retired USAF and get treated at the local Military base's Internal Medicine Clinic. I do need to see about getting referred to an Endocrinologist. I agree on my Docs lack of experience. He's real young and I'm quite certain still in...

I don't have the normal ranges handy right now, but WikiPedi has them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reference_ranges_for_blood_tests He wants wanted me to stay the course as far as the topical gel TRT. I'll have to check with him on the injectable next time I see him. We don't perform SHBG...

Ok, here's what I got. Non-Fasting, (2) hour Post TRT (gel) applied. - TSTO...... 328.17 - TSH........ 1.370 - TPSA........2.0 - FT3......... 2.79 - FT4......... 0.9 - CORT....... 8.91 - FERR....... 60 - IRON....... 86 The rest of my Chems and CBC are on printouts off my analzyers. So pardon...

I thought this sounded familiar. I bought a few books a couple months ago and this was one of them. I just need to find the time to read it.

I actually am taking L-Arginine as well. I'm not sure yet as too how much protein/carbs I need. I did tell my Doc about my goals and asked if I perhaps need more TSTO. He said as long as my energy/stamina/vitality are good stay status quo. I would think I need a bit more TSTO to boost...

Thanks. I will check them out. I picked up the Body Beast program (used..cheap). It's very detailed and pretty much body builder oriented. I simply don't have the time or dedication for that level of workouts. Plus the eating plans would destroy my BS's.

I need to get my current numbers. I do know for sure my Total TSTO is still low, Free T3 and lipids are a bit high, A1C 6.9, Thryroid, CBC, Chemistries levels are normal. I'm a Medical Technologist by trade and "should" know the numbers off the top of my head! Lol!

Thanks for your reply/suggestion Jay. On a pretty tight budget at the time so I need to coach myself. My health conditions are pretty much under control. I do need to learn how to eat to keep control of my BS's and not go Hypo (Low BSs). I need to know how much TRT I really need to get the...

I should mention this as well, I was also diagnosed with Complex Sleep Apnea about 2 years ago as well. I've been on a CPAP machine since then. I am extremely complaint as I've been sternly warned by my sleep doc that not doing so CAN result in me dying in my sleep. That'll motivate ya huh ! Lol...

Sure. Thank you for your reply. I've been on TRT for the past 2 years. Went to the doc last week. He said Free T3 was a high and Total TSTO was still low. I forget to get the actual numbers but will post them when I get them. I do eat very healthy overall. AM BS usually running a bit high...

I'm a 53 yo man finally getting serious about working out. Type 2 Diabetic (under control...current A1C 6.9) and Low T. Anyways.... I had some very serious muscle damage/loss due to extended use of the Statin Lipitor. I got to the point where I quit using statins all together and NEEDED to...