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Nerve Degenerative Disease, wasting and testosterone

Paul-E: thanks for the link. I will check out the thread. And I'm sorry to hear about your issues, too. Nelson: First, if it twas you, thanks for moving my thread to a better more appropriate home. Okay, now, yup, I tried IVIG, did the full course of it two times, with the same results as...
- masfield
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- Jul 25, 2016
- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
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Nerve Degenerative Disease, wasting and testosterone

Ero: Maybe it shouldnt have an impact on my legs but it definitely did. And it was almost immediate. I could feel the numbness descending like a thick fog. I'm sure it has everything to do with the nature of my hated CIDP disease. I'll try an injection in my shoulder and see what happens...
- masfield
- Post #9
- Jul 25, 2016
- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
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Nerve Degenerative Disease, wasting and testosterone

I injected T only three times and stopped 2 weeks before the test that lead to the 514 reading. So, I'm not sure i can say I'm on TRT or not. Guess it depends on how long the T would have an impact on my reading. Also, I stopped injecting T because it made my already numb feet and legs much...
- masfield
- Post #5
- Jul 25, 2016
- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
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Nerve Degenerative Disease, wasting and testosterone

LEVOTHYROXINE 150 MCG TABLET is what I take and have been taking for the past couple of decades. This is the first time my TSH has been anything other than perfect. I did talk to my doctor about it and he told me that, though it registers low, it's really just fine. He had a convincing...
- masfield
- Post #3
- Jul 25, 2016
- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
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Nerve Degenerative Disease, wasting and testosterone

Hey, guys -- Wondered if you could have a look at my test results below and tell me what you think. I am 62 and for the past 15 years have been dealing with a progressive, muscle-wasting, nerve killing disease called chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. I sleep well, I stopped...
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- Jul 24, 2016
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- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038