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    good lotion or skin care products for the face

    Any recommendations for a good face care product? I remember my mom used oil of Olay everyone to Kelleher skin healthy and she always looked young. I have been getting a lot of dry skin especially near eyebrowS. I figure at 46 I might be a good time to start taking better care of my skin...
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    looking for an out of the box idea around test gel

    Hi Nelson, thanks for the reminder about using lotion.. i sure need it too! LOL . i seem to be healing pretty well..i hope! oddly and gratefully i dont have much pain. and my range of motion seems to be pretty good using the arm assisted stretches. I walked today 2 miles to the...
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    looking for an out of the box idea around test gel

    Hi i was taking a low dose of axiron.and since rotator cuff surgery i can't put it under my arm pits yet.. my endo gave me androgel and i can't put that on my shoulders so she said put it on my legs. 2 questions 1. does it matter what part of legs? 2. is there any out of the box ideas on how...
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    Recent blood work and Red blood count concerns

    if donating isn't an easy option you can have your dr write a script for a therapeutic phlebotomy.. i think the blood bank will charge you to toss the blood..they used to charge $85 in Sfca that was a few years ago. probably the quickest way to go if you need to do it fast.dr may be able to fax...
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    Restriction rings (cock rings) and vacuum pumps

    dave check this out. have fun it is great you have such an open minded partner! i think you both will be in for an interesting treat. http://www.pumpersparadise.net/clitoris-pumping.html
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    Hysterectomized Women May Benefit from Testosterone

    this is great finally they are looking at t for women.. "They studied 71 women over the course of 24 weeks. Participants were randomly assigned either to placebo or one of four testosterone doses given weekly. They found that the higher dose, 25mg, of testosterone tested in this trial after...
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    Vit B-12 injectable

    i am thinking abt going back on b12 injects, wondering if it would help to heal after rotator cuff surgery?
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    Restriction rings (cock rings) and vacuum pumps

    i found this place a few moths ago but cant say i have experience with this. but seems like a good supplier http://www.lapdist.com/
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    Rotator cuff complete tear- Can testosterone help?

    ps- i got 2 opinions.. and keep hearing with a complete tear surgery is the only way. i had a third scheduled for tomorrow. but am too overwhelmed.. the odd thing is my shoulder hardly hurts now..
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    Rotator cuff complete tear- Can testosterone help?

    thank you Nelson for your kindness.. i wish you could be here too.. i need some extra muscle. I did find someone to show up and take me and pick me up.. and still trying to get folks for rides to PT and help with ice therapy unit.. funny thing i got a surgical marker i have to mark my own...
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    Recommdations for a low cost decent tablet?

    i ended up getting a kindle fire hdx yesterday on the amazon cyber monday.. it was $50 off.. it was a tough decision but a bit cheaper than the nexus. we'll see how it goes. thanks for the ideas though..
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    Rotator cuff complete tear- Can testosterone help?

    2 more days before surgery ..and i am getting cold feet.. i still dont know how i will get to PT the week after surgery.. i have tried driving my clutch with only one arm and that works some but not easy.. legs are too short to help steer- and traffic could be a challenge.. the dr said the...
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    testo and women/sort of

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17971101 not sure i quite understand this study...as it mentions using FTMs (with large doses) to "study" effects of testo on women..considering women would generally take much less.. the study doesn't seem quite valid to me .. am i missing something...
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    Recommdations for a low cost decent tablet?

    HI i am looking into a tablet to have some internet surfing capability with ease after shoulder surgery.. wondering if anyone can recommend something pretty inexpensive like under $150? something light with a decent battery life and decent screen.. since i am not familiar with these tablets...
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    Egg Whites International: 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whites

    I like the idea of MuscleEggs.. taste is important and they themselves aren't too expensive but the shipping seemed like alot i think it was over 20bucks.
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    Lipitor?

    I just got back lipids after 1 month on Jarrow brand bergamot at only 1000mg a day.. and my HDL came up 4 points! from 28 to 32! it hasn't been that high in almost 12 months!
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    cortef and surgery?

    will see if i can message Keith..or maybe he will read this. confused about messaging on here.. thanks Nelson!
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    cortef and surgery?

    if i stop the cortef i will probably go into a major crash.
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    cortef and surgery?

    Does anyone know about cortisol and surgery? i take a low dose of hydrocortizone /coftef 25mg a day .. and my surgeon said it may slow the healing of my tendon.. one dr said to taper off and another dr said i need it and i should stress dose.. which means take a bit more around surgery time...
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    Egg Whites International: 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whites

    I like the idea of beets instead of berries.. ok this is a dumb question but are muscle eggs and egg white international "pasteurized" and are they safe from the salmonella? maybe i should ask what is the different between this...
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    Egg Whites International: 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whites

    Has anyone tried Egg Whites International: 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whiteswondering how they compare to Muscle egg? i think the cost is a bit lower but not worth it if the product isn't as good. anyone have any comparison. thank you
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    Rotator cuff complete tear- Can testosterone help?

    thanks nelson.. i am confused about this.. my surgeon did say it may help with healing. but my dr is concerned about my "polycythmeia" issue and clotting.. and since i am a "transperson" (still living as female) i dont have to worry about hypogonadal.. i have been doing a low dose of...
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    Can Niacin Fight Heart Disease?

    keep us posted. i am so focused on prepping for surgery the lipids have taken a back burner.. will try to keep checking in and to see what you have found to work!
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    Can Niacin Fight Heart Disease?

    what a good simple solution to monitor uric acid! i need to remember this for next year! will keep ya posted how my levels look.. oh i also started some prescription fish oil.. called lovaza.. since i hit my out of pocket max for the year i figured i might as well give it a shot for free!
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    Rotator cuff complete tear- Can testosterone help?

    going for surgery on Dec 5th.. and funny thing is my shoulder doesn't hurt at all now! i still am trying to peace together post surgery support. i am wondering how long to be of the testo before surgery? my endo wanted me to stop shots but low dose gel ok .. i guess. the surgeon didnt say...
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    Can Niacin Fight Heart Disease?

    i had a dr tell me ..he himself had low HDL and had taken niacin for years but stopped..he said niacin can cause gout as well as ulcers i think he said. i was taking it and he advised i stop. am trying the bergamot now and just did lipids today
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    New Cholesterol Advice Startles Even Some Doctors

    I divided my HDL by cholesterol and came out with 16% then did trig's and HDL and came out with 4.6 not sure what that means.. i guess i am moderate to high risk.
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    Nite time eating

    Good question.. i did try wellburtin for about 6 weeks..but it didnt actually work for me..although i had high hopes it would..so yes i had tried LDN with Bupropion.. and i had also tried it before the Bupropion when i was on low dose prozac only. now i am trying effexor- losing my mom a...
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    Rotator cuff complete tear- Can testosterone help?

    sometimes these things can seem overwhelming when they come one right after the other.. important to enjoy every little thing we can along the way while we deal with the big not so fun stuff. with the fusion will you have movement in those joints? good you have a project like excel male to...
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    Rotator cuff complete tear- Can testosterone help?

    wow! I checked out that video Nelson.. i couldn't get the sound to work.. but the concept is pretty incredible..in that they can replace your discs? since they can replace the discs and clean it all up in there why do they need to do the fusion? is it permanent? what is the recovery time...
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    High Hematocrit question

    my dr set me up with a hematologist and they take it out for free- i don't like to go though because they use those giant needles and i don't have very big veins.. but previously when the dr wrote for the blood bank to take it out as a "therapeutic phlebotomy" they charged me $85 a pop.. at...
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