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Regardless... you have to try something. I was probably feeling my best so far on 130mg of Test with No AI. Doctors are just going to run their system affiliated with the network they work for. And... my insurance covers 100% of my labs... so there has to be a way to figure this out without...

I appreciate your posts. Licensed medical doctors don't know how this works either. But thanks for your advice.

So I decided to start my own protocol for a couple of weeks at then get lab work done. And include DHEA-Sulfate and Progesterone. My new protocol is Test Cyp 70mg every 4 days and Deca 35mg ever 4 days along with Anastrozole 0.25 mg. I injected and took the Anastrozole all at the same time on...

Again... I appreciate everyone's posts. I've been busy with a lot of things.... Super Bowl yesterday etc. Had my blood donation today. Red Cross checked it at 18.2 Are those things that accurate? People say why are you donating every 58 days?? Well... the 18.2 is one of the reasons why I do it...

Thanks for all the posts fellas. Much appreciated! Had the follow up appointment earlier today. Really a bunch of BS.... We went over all the symptoms I was experiencing. ED, No Penile Sensation. You feel no desire... numb to anything. He said why didn't you take the Lexapro 5mg that your PCP...

That's really interesting about the SHBG... because I felt my thyroid wasn't dialed in properly in 2019... Some TSH scores were in the 4's to mid 4's. I felt that it was causing the SHBG to go higher. Also, there's this hormone specialist.... near my area... I did a phone consultation with...

Prolactin was checked only once 8/13/19 Prolactin 13.1 ng/mL (Standard Range 2 -18 ng/mL) I had a 2nd Endocrinologist that worked with me for about 2 months. He said he would write an order for an MRI but he would require me to quit Testosterone Cyp completely for 30 days. I said are you out...

I appreciate all your input Madman. Thank you. How am I driving my SHBG down? Naturally, I don't believe it's intentional... I just don't know if it's a good thing that it's constantly lowering? I do remember a long time ago probably around August of 2019 my SHBG was around 28 or so. Is it a...

All these labs were pulled January 21, 2021 I can't tell you if it was e2 or not? I always ask the doctor for the e2 test. It's whatever he orders. Always listed as Estradiol on my lab report. Low Point Testosterone (Right Before Injection) 7:25 AM Total Testosterone 798 ng/dL (Standard Range...

I appreciate all of your knowledge Madman. Much appreciated! I was trying to find old lab work that would show you Free Test and Bioavailable just before injection. So this would be my LOW POINT. Judging from my notes... at this point I was injecting Every 3rd day (roughly 60 to 62.5mg of Test...

I even found more lab work.... This is what my Iron looks like a day before a blood donation. March 3, 2020 Ferritin N/A Was Not Tested (Standard Range 14 - 338 ng/mL) Iron 133 mcg/dL (Standard Range 65 - 175 mcg/dL) Transferrin 250 mg/dL (Standard Range 163 - 382 mg/dL) TIBC 350 ug/dL...

I was reviewing lab work right after donating blood at the Red Cross. I donated blood on May 4, 2020. I had lab work done on May 5, 2020 (Ferritin, And Iron Transferrin TIBC) Ferritin 53 ng/mL (Standard Range 14 - 338 ng/mL) Iron 63 mcg/dL (Standard Range 65 - 175 mcg/dL) Transferrin 254...

I appreciate all the posts fellas! Great info. I plan on saying a lot more... just pressed for time today. But really quick.... For Pregnenolone and DHEA can you just pick it up at amazon? Or are you prescribed this by a PCP? Or is any manufacturer better than another? Also, what mg? 50? 100? I...

I just wanted to add... I see my Urologist Feb 4th for my follow up session. If there is a specific lab I should request.... let me know and I'll ask the Urologist to write the order.

Just a quick rundown of what i'm going through. I'm 43 years old. Diagnosed with low testosterone in April of 2019 (age 41). Took about a year trying to dial in the right amount of Testosterone weekly. I've had an Endocrinologist take me completely off of Testosterone (which was the dumbest...

Here's a letter from my Endo doctor. Haven't heard 1 peep out of him in 45 days. Unreal Hello, I received your results of cosyntropin stimulation test. It is normal. Your testosterone level has been in high range several times in past which is causing secondary polycythemia (increased red blood...

Thank you. Just a quick recap. I felt good taking around 190mg of Test Cyp a week. This was about 4+ months ago. Only issue I had was estrogen related. No pains in my stomach... no odd muscle aches. I felt pretty good. My total testosterone was between 1400-1600. I skipped about 4 months of...

Thanks for all the posts fellas. Sorry about the title of the thread. At first.... I was having black stools for several months... but I'm beginning to think it was all the broccoli I was eating daily. Wish I could change the title of this thread... Wanted to pass this information along to you...

Even though I'm not feeling very well... stools seem back to normal.

Test Results This was the previous Cortisol test back on March 3, 2020 Cortisol AM - 4.9 mcg/dL (Standard Range 6 - 30 mcg) This is the newest results (yesterday) April 7, 2020 Cortisol Baseline - 14.3 mcg/dL (Standard Range 3 - 30 mcg/dL) Cortisol 30 Minutes - 23.0 mcg/dL (Standard Range 3...

After miscommunication between my Endo's nursing staff and my insurance company... the Cosyntropin Stimulation Test was stalled for several weeks. I was extremely pissed off. My Endo's nursing staff told me they faxed in the preauthorization forms twice. My insurance company claims they never...

Finally the nurse from the new Endocrinologist called me back. Doctor didn't release any statement from the previous tests. Nurse said your doctor would like you to take another blood test. Would you mind? I said... well of course not. Let's go! What are we waiting for? She said your new lab...

Thanks for the post. I don't believe it was an electrolyte issue. Doctor believes it was high intake of broccoli and cucumbers. But, she told me to the average person... this shouldn't effect anyone or change stools to a very distinct black color. So far... I'm back to normal from the stool...

Thank you for the post. I haven't had an ounce of alcohol in about 18 months. Before hand I usually drank about 3-4 times a year. Don't get me wrong... I love alcohol. lol I just typically stay away from excess carbs and sugars for cutting reasons. For some odd reason... ever since being place...

IGF1 - 169 ng/mL (Standard Range 58 - 219 ng/mL) Well I think all of my labs are back from my new Endocrinologist. I'm sure he'll review the labs and respond to me by Monday or Tuesday through the patient portal in what he wants me to do. I've been sleeping 6 hours... waking up... then staying...

I was surprised at this as well. My only guess is that he somehow wants me to be around 50% at the time of donation? I've noticed when I donate blood it drops anywhere between 3.8%-4.0%. I don't know how this is possible either? Trying to figure it out myself? It's almost like to have any chance...

I read my new Endocrinologist's notes through the patient portal. He thought the high Iron was the issue. But the initial lab somehow presented major errors. 2nd Iron Lab seems to be normal. Also indicated on his notes "I can't seem to find any obvious etiology for his hypogonadism. Clinically...

More Test Results Are Back Hemoccult Results - Negative CK/CPK (Creatine Kinase) Total Total CK - 392 U/L (Standard Range 40 - 230 U/L) Cortisol AM - 4.9 mcg/dL (Standard Range 6 - 30 mcg) Estradiol - 36 pg/mL (Standard Range 11 - 44 pg/mL) Test Methodology: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay...

Met with the new Endocrinologist. What a down to earth doctor. Wow. What a blessing to run into him. He basically said... tell me about your personality... and your drive and ambition. I said to myself... (in my head what??) And I just basically answered his question. Then he said how are you...

Lucky enough to get in to see a different Endocrinologist for a 2nd opinion later on today. From the reviews online... seems top notch. I called this morning and someone cancelled in the afternoon. So, I'm gladly taking that spot. People have told me it takes 2-3 months just to get in with this...

I appreciate your post. Thanks for the comments. It's funny in life... you think you're doing it right... and you were always doing it wrong.