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Are you still with Dr. Saya from Defy? I'm guessing - but based on your previous posts from last year, when SHBG was very high, and this libido problem was ongoing. Why don't you try approaching this in the opposite way you are currently approaching it? Also - why are all of your Estradiol...

Cool - I'm anxious to see where mine ends up since measured at 19 in February and prescribed 50K once per week. Will likely have it checked in May.

Roadglide - I looked back through your previous posts for a Vitamin D level, but couldn't see one. Have you had that checked? Normal range = 30-100, but getting to 50+ (65-80 = optimal) can help the HDL cholesterol, and there is a definite link with auto-immune diseases, including diabetes, so...

Its really best for you and your doctor to be on the same page. Just as I advised this guy earlier today when he suggested E3.5D injections, but not telling his doctor. You guys have very similar situations, but in both cases educating your doctors, or finding a new doctor that is willing to...

Many doctors don't understand the Reverse T3, but the other elements of the thyroid panel (Free T3, Free T4, Anti-TPO & recheck of TSH) are all standard clinical guidelines. IMO, its crazy for any doctor to prescribe Synthroid without first checking these numbers. As for the weekly...

Chris may have a different view, but I think its best to stop the Synthroid. Note it has a 6 day half-life, so you probably want to wait 2 weeks before blood draw to get accurate reading of your true thyroid levels. As for your doctor's desire to check on day 8, just before your next...

OK, my impression is that you naturally have high T, thus the high DHT & associated hair loss. Did you have hair loss prior to ever touching Tongkat Ali? I think you misunderstand how it works. It supposedly tricks your pituitary into thinking you have low T, thus your pituitary continues to...

"I was trying some Tongkat Ali months prior to that saliva test last year 2015. The first month on Tongkat I actually experienced relief in all symptoms of low T " "The result: all the negatives of low T and excess DHT plus excess estrogen both bound and unbound." When you say "low T" are you...

I'm glad I questioned it, because I'm learning a lot. Thanks to everyone for enlightening me.

I'm not saying you are wrong, and I agree it would be nice to know Reverse T3 - but for argument sake and my overall understanding - With Total T4 & T3 low, isn't it impressive that free T3 is mid-range? I think his body may be optimizing his low total levels to produce the active form (Free...

I agree. Did you fast for this? Glucose 112, Triglycerides 40 mg/dL (0 - 149). How old are you? Weight? Height? Can you describe your diet? Low fat, but higher sugar content? I'm not judging, this is my profile too. I'm working to lower sugar (whole foods) and eat healthy fats (nuts...

Aleeri can you clarify when you started taking DHEA, Pregnilone, HCG & HGH. Did all of these begin after 1/12/16 blood work. His January 12th numbers before taking AI looked like this: Total Testosterone 6.26 (2.8-8) ng/mL SHBG 62 (10-60) nmol/L Free Testosterone 85 (90-300) pg/mL % Free...

Could Vitamin D & Iron ultimately be the problem? Will Reverse T3 fall if these are corrected? http://www.thyroidchange.org/our-blog/qa-doctor-series-thyroid-resistance-introducing-t4-medication-and-free-t3reverse-t3-ratios-answer-by-david-borenstein-md "* Dealing with nutritional...

I used Dr. Saya's calculator to convert Reverse T3 from 25 (ng/dL) to 250 (pg/mL). So ratio = 3.4 : 250 = .0136 This doesn't make sense. Even if reverse T3 was at the low end of range (8 -25) the ratio would still be less than .20. Can someone show me the correct way to convert these, so this...

Aleeri, check out this thread for advice to lower SHBG with nettles. Scroll toward the botttom where member named Vitamin_C makes comments. https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?6640-Total-T-1500-(New-Blood-Test)&p=37203#post37203 You mentioned upcoming blood work. I'd hold off on...

Well if you've tried the rest, and this is the thing that makes a difference... keep doing what you're doing. Maybe I'll be taking up that regimen in a decade or so.

LH 1.3 (1.2-8.6) FSH 2.63 (1.27-19.26) Also does Clomid boost LH & FSH? Were you taking Clomid at the time of this blood work? Cortisol 23.8 (6.7-22.6) If someone can explain the cortisol numbers I'd appreciate that too.

I agree - on the full thyroid panel. Ask them to include Reverse T3 also. Anti-TPO will be definitive test for Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Also check Vitamin D. There is a big link between thyroid and low Vit D. TSH of 4.0 is elevated, but not excessively and it can vary throughout the day. And...

Am I the only person shaking their head right now? 100mg Viagra "always", was that a sarcastic remark? Even if this does work - do we want to promote this type of stuff. It reminds me of so many college students (without ADHD) using adderall to get a 4.0 instead of a 3.7GPA. Or the guy with...

Vitamin_C - someone else was asking about dropping SHBG earlier today. What brand/dose of nettle do you use?

In my opinion - you have no concerns regarding diabetes. Your A1c of 5.5 is still within the normal range. http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/guide/glycated-hemoglobin-test-hba1c "For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c test is between 4% and 5.6%. Hemoglobin A1c levels...

"I monitor my carb intake, closely during the time around when the ,A1c was tested last year, not as closely now." So are you saying your glucose is artificially low at the time of these blood draws? Did you do this for days or weeks? Because if you did it for weeks before test, the A1c could...

Hey Aleeri - Its good that you are supplementing Vitamin D & iron. Only way to tell is with follow up blood work. Was your Vitamin D low at one point? Correcting Vitamin D, does not always correct the damage that may have occurred due to prior low Vitamin D. I was surprised to learn...

Please include reference ranges in future. Most things look good from what I can tell. I sound like a broken record. Check your vitamin D. Do you get much sun? It could explain dry skin and you will love this - it's linked to carpal tunnel syndrome...

SHBG 62 (10-60) nmol/L Albumin 4.8 (3.5-5.2) g/dL Free Testosterone 85 (90-300) pg/mL % Free Testosterone 1.35 (2-4.8) % of Total Your high SHBG is related to your low Free T. You are at 1.35% and it needs to be above 2%. Iron / TIBC, 12 Sep 2015 9:15 AM Flag Results Reference Range ----...

If you have a Trader Joe's near you - try their Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. I just bought two 16oz jars for $5.99 each. My HDL is constantly below 40, but my totals are within range. I have a sweet tooth - and eat too many cookies. :) Otherwise my diet was good. Skim milk, no cheese, no ice...

GA8314 - I stand corrected. My understanding was in relation to Propranolol / Inderal, which I've actually used for public speaking (stage fright). Many performers use it for this reason. They block the sympathetic (fight or flight) response. CVS has a good explanation of the different...

Thanks Nelson. I'm learning so much here and happy to share the little bit I've learned along the way. Such an amazing group of people on here sharing their knowledge.

Zooka 15 - My numbers are similar to yours - just slightly elevated. I would recommend not treating with meds until it gets to the 150/90 and higher range. Also - the lower number is the more concerning number. So 150/80 is not bad. But 140/100 would be. Why does salt increase BP...

AA teaches to know your triggers and avoid the stresses that might lead to a relapse. I think he just recognized he needs a break. He is still doing other videos with his Dad, and his own "Road to Ripped" journey.

Yes, that is what I'm expecting w/ regular TRT use. But Namenda has completely changed my brain. My ADHD is 100% gone on this medication. What TRT does for me physically - Namenda has done the same for me mentally. I'm off of Adderall and use 1/3 the caffeine I did before starting Namenda...