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Took the home Hemoccult test to my doctor today. Don't know how long the results will take? I've done a low carb to protein ratio for the last 8-10 years. It's a 1 to 1 ratio. Sure, there are times in which you pig out at a Summer BBQ or Thanksgiving or Christmas... but basically my diet never...

Test Date Monday February 24, 2020 Reverse T3 - 23.8 ng/dL (Standard Range 9.0 - 27.0 ng/dL) All the blood labs drawn on Monday are in... I don't know what you can tell on a stand alone Reverse T3 without a TSH, T3 Free, and T4 Free test? But the only data I have on those tests prior are...

Thyroid Peroxidase Auto Antibody - <10 IU/mL (Standard Range 0 - 35 IU/mL) TAT Thyroid Peroxidase Auto Antibody - 2 Days I have no idea what that score means? Still waiting on the Reverse T3 lab.

Some of the test results are back already. CBC W/ AUTO DIFF White Blood Cells - 7.1 Thous/uL (Standard Range 4.0 - 11.3 Thous/uL) Red Blood Cells - 6.01 Million/uL (Standard Range 4.30 - 5.90 Million/uL) Hemoglobin - 18.0 g/dL (Standard Range 13.6 - 17.6 g/dL) Hematocrit - 52.6% (Standard Range...

Had an appointment with my PCP today. After discussing all of my symptoms here's what the doctor suggested. The following lab work was ordered. CBC w/Auto Diff CK/CPK (Creatine Kinase) Total Ferritin Test Iron/Transferrin/TIBC/%Sat T3 Reverse Thyroid Peroxidase AutoAntibody Also, take home...

So you're saying I should give Geoffrey Fieger a call? Funny how everyone thinks they are so brilliant and could run a full scale hospital. Ever been to an ER? They don't even know how to run an IV properly. For the serious posters in this thread. Thank you for your time and comments. For...

At that time... I thought I was having a heart attack. So I went to the ER. They did a Troponin test twice. Nothing was found in the blood. I had to convince the ER doctor to even take an x-ray of my stomach. She was reluctant in doing so. Why? I have no idea. All she told me was you're backed...

My PCP can get me in Monday February 24. I just don't understand why they give you a laxative and say be on your way? Without checking for possible GI bleeding? Or other issues? The laxative did clear me out.... who knows how long that stuff has been sitting there... and what was causing it. I'm...

Thanks System for the post. Much appreciated!

Thank you Blackhawk and thank you Vince for the posts. I don't even know the last time my Iron was checked in lab work? I just assumed it was regular? It could be total coincidence but I know my stools changed color about 2-3 weeks after being placed on TRT. And since I had no constipation and...

I had an incident in which X-rays revealed I had several stools that were backed up. (Which naturally I was totally surprised by this.) I was going #2 fine with no constipation and no diarrhea. I basically felt lower back pain with increased abdominal pressure. My doctor gave me a laxative and...

I tried a similar oral testosterone undecanoate pill about 2 years ago. Just a very mild dose every 12 hours. Within 3 days I had superior constipation. I can't even describe how it screws up your stomach and digestive system. Perhaps we all react differently to it? But just giving everyone the...

I was also thinking that they might try a different inhibitor? But I see so many conflicting stories on what blocks estrogen in certain receptors of the body and what doesn't. It seems like Anastrozole is simply the go to AI. So, if you experience sides with Anastrozole... you're going to...

Total Testosterone - 917 ng/dL (Standard Range 250 - 1100 ng/dL) Free Testosterone – 189.8 pg/mL (Standard Range 46 - 224 pg/mL) Bioavailable Testosterone – 390.2 ng/dL (Standard Range 110 - 575 ng/dL) SHBG - 23 nmol/L (Standard Range 10 - 50 nmol/L) Serum Albumin – 4.5 g/dL (Standard Range 3.6...

Here are my new labs gang. Still experiencing the same old ED problems. If I'm able to get it erect... I lose the erection within a minute. I honestly don't even have that deep down desire to have sex. I would still consider my libido to be classified as DEAD. For example you see a hot chick...

My Endocrinologist refuses to check my Reverse t3 and cortisol. I've asked several times. He is a very old school doctor. I believe he's 81 years old. So, there's no way of me ever figuring out my scores. My only advice to stubborn belly fat may sound cliche... but it's the only thing that...

You hit the nail on the head. Once 0.25 mg of Anastrozole enters my system... I have that exact same panic attack/heart attack feeling while sleeping. Right when I'm ready to enter deep sleep... AND THEN... BAM!!! I get this rush to wake up out of nowhere. It's the damn AI doing it. No question...

I questioned this same issue once being placed on TRT. My muscles wouldn't necessarily be "as sore" the next day or 2-3 days after an intense workout for a select muscle group. I wouldn't look too much into this. Let it be a blessing that your muscles are recovering much quicker with TRT with...

I never push air into the vial. Just what I've been doing since day 1 and it works fine for me. Draw with 23g Backfill into 29g I inject super slow

Well said. This is very similar to how I feel. It's like... whatever internally is telling your mind... SEX IS OVER. Like... you're into another path of life. (No more sex.) lol Like you're 65 years old and washed up even though you're in your early 40's. There is no sensitivity down there...

Just curious if anyone has experienced this? Or know of anyone who has? I don't know what exactly is causing this... or is it a concern to worry? The past 6 out of 7 nights while sleeping on the right side of my body... (basically pressure against the right side/shoulder) my left hand goes numb...

Quick question in regards to E2 sensitive lab work. The lab I use only has 2 choices when ordering any type of Estrogen or Estradiol test. My doctor always selects this E2 Estradiol test. Test Methodology: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay OR Estrogens Serum Fractionated - Combination of E1 and...

I appreciate all of your posts! Thanks for helping out and giving me some insight.

Just reviewing past lab work. I've also questioned this... my mother had a thyroid issue in her 30's. My dad never had a thyroid problem. Before being placed on TRT and with extremely low free testosterone and low bioavailable testosterone I tend to experience cold hands quite frequently. Again...

Thank you for the post. I'm starting to believe I have some sort of adrenal issue. This is my first year being on TRT so I'm not up to par with everything to look for in regards to labs. I tried googling Adrenal Issues and basically "Testosterone Deficiency" pops up almost in every link. If your...

I've had E2 at 9... I've had E2 at 35. I've had E2 at 52. I've had E2 as high as 82. Currently, my Endo didn't want me taking an AI because he wanted to see if my libido would come back without using one. It's not working. Furthermore, I feel my E2 is higher than 82 right now (blood work is due...

Thank you for the post. Always great to get knowledgeable feedback. If injecting daily was a 100% guarantee (for optimal quality)... I would do it. I just can't justify poking yourself 365 times a year... even with a very small needle... with zero results.

I have a couple of concerns with TRT, Erectile Dysfunction, and overall well being during the last 10 month of treatment. I apologize if this seems long but I’m trying to be detailed as possible in an effort for a more accurate resolution. Yes, lab reports show value but explaining overall well...

4 pages and you still don't have an answer pal. All you do is guess work. You're just one of those dudes that thinks they know everything and never shuts up.

I appreciate your time and follow up. I've been trying to learn all of this since February 2019. I thought the most accurate test was called E2? I also thought E2 was the sensitive test? I asked my doctor for the sensitive test 2 months ago. Then I was referred to an Endocrinologist. My doctor...

If you are feeling hot it's more than likely your blood is running thick. This happened to me... once I donated... I wasn't feeling hot anymore. I was at the 52% range pushing 53%. Dropped to 47% after donation.