Recent content by Sosees

I never drink alcohol. My scale says my bf is about 16%. I carry most of my body fat around my midsection. The skin on my arms and legs is thin and vascular.

Do you have any test results from when you were younger as a reference? I don't ever remember getting my levels tested when I was younger. I suppose its possible that I used to have levels at the top end of the normal range and now that I am right in the middle I can feel the difference.

You confirmed what I was thinking. I just wanted to get some feedback because I've seen posts from people who say they don't feel their best unless they are right at the high end of the normal range.

Sexual performance and libido are slightly weaker than when I was in my twenties, but the difference is not nearly as significant as the difference in energy levels, strength, mood, and memory. Are you you thinking this could be related to high cortisol and low thyroid?

Also, my memory is not nearly as sharp as it was when I was younger.

47 years old, no major health problems. I do have a lack of energy and trouble gaining strength and endurance.

I decided to take advantage of the discounted labs $29 special and here are the results: Testosterone, Serum 598ng/dL 348 - 1197 Free Testosterone(Direct) 15.5pg/mL 6.8 - 21.5 02 Would I benefit from trt? I'm thinking the next step is to get a more comprehensive...

Agreed, just curious...

Were the injections directly into the joint or were they IM?

Thanks, I'll add these to my routine and see if they help. I already do the first exercise multiple times throughout the day. It is the first thing I do when my back starts to hurt and it always helps.

Yes, but I would prefer to go to a doctor who is covered by my insurance. Do you have any experience with any other doctors in the Houston area? I am in Katy.

I have done chiropractic and deep tissue massage. I have never done formal physical therapy, but I do stretches and exercises suggested by the chiro and massage therapist.

Pain is in the middle of lower back. No numbness or shooting pains. I've had several MRI's and they have all shown mild bulges, slight narrowing, etc which all doctors have said is normal for someone my age. i think the pain is muscular - it gets better with stretching and exercise, but it feels...

I am looking for a doctor in the Houston area now. Unfortunately dr Lipshultz is not on my insurance.

Thanks guys. I am searching through the forums, trying to get information so I don't ask questions that have already been asked. I am most interested in the potential benefits of hrt for low back pain, which I have had for years and has really gotten worse over the last year or two.