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This past year my Vitamin D has been trending downward. On my last set of labs it was 17. Simultaneously I having been seeing some anomalies with my white count. Specifically my lymphocytes. Anyone have any ideas? WBC 8.4. (4.0 - 10.5 x10*3/UL) RBC 6.13 (4.50 - 6.50 x10*6/UL) Hgb 16.6 (13.0...

Prior to starting the med my TSH was normal and my T3 and T4 was just slightly low. Suspicion of a pituitary issue. Since being on Levothyroxine for 4 months my T3 and T4 came up only minimally and my TSH is now .05 and for some strange reason I developed bad insomnia and I noticed my resting...

Very well said! I honestly believe that most of us on these forums are more knowledgeable about TRT then many doctors.

Thankfully I have a good Urologist who knows his stuff regarding TRT.

Thats reassuring! Do you happen to remember what your TSH was just prior to stopping? Mine is close to 0. So my concern is the TSH signaling the Thyroid and just how long that will take.

Just for clarification, the Test Cyp is 50mg/mL, not the standard 200mg/mL that we all take. so she tales 10 units twice a week which equals 10mg test weekly.

I just had my 3rd experience with a new endocrinologist. He reviewed my labs and looked at my total T of 1003 (reference range top limit was 950) and said that I am overdosing and if I don't immediately lower this I will have a coronary event in the next 5 years. He then told me for my age (55)...

And she initially started with the topicals but that became a pain, and its actually expensive compared to a vial of testosterone which last for a long time. Also with the creams it was harder to get dialed in. The injections give a much more stable and predictable level.

She injects (actually I do it for her) subQ in the belly fat with an insulin syringe. 1/2 inch .29 One thing you should know about Defy; they will try to persuade you to let them set up the blood draws through Lab Corp. This way you have to pay Defy the fee, I think its around $250.00 (I don't...

At her dosage there are no adverse effects other than acne.

Test Cyp 10mg weekly (5mg 2 X a week). Estradiol 2 clicks topi-click nightly. Sorry I don't know the strength. And Progesterone 50mg once a day. Her total T is around 140 so just a little over the reference range. Estradiol is in the normal range for a pre-menopausal female.

She's seeing one of the PA's. A male and his name slips me. But it really doesn't matter, they all follow the same protocols.

I was put on 50 mcg synthetic levothyroxine 5 months ago. It hasn't really helped and my new doc wants me to come off. Week 1 take half a pill and week 2 take half a pill every other day. I am worried about withdrawal. Anyone else on here successfully come off?

My wife is 65 and started HRT (E cream, progesterone pill and a T injections) 6 months ago with Defy. She is 1000% better and sex drive has returned. I highly recommend them.

Nice guide. I wonder why injectable testosterone is not on the list (only pellets and gels)

I pay 20.00 at a local NYC pharmacy

Pardon me for reviving an old thread, I have recently begun levothyroxine. I didn't know ferritin had an impact on thyroid. My ferritin is low (14) due to chronic blood donations. would that cause low T4/T4 and TSH?

So I finally got all my labs from the endo:) This is just before starting Levothyroxine in July: Cortisol AM: 9.8 ref range 4.0-22 SHBC 24 ref range 10-50 Prolactin 20.5 HIGH ref range 2-18 T4 Free 0.6 LOW ref range 0.8-1.8 TSH 1.3 ref range .40-4.5 T4 Calculated 1.1 LOW ref range 1.4-3.8...

I was wondering if anyone can recommend an Endocrinologist in the New York City area. Specifically to treat thyroid issues. Thank you

I have an appointment to go in tomorrow for the full thyroid labs. She feels the issue is not my thyroid, but the pituitary. Dr is insisting on an MRI of the pituitary because my prolactin is chronically elevated. Its a mild elevation of 10 points. Prior to starting the Levothyroxine My TSH and...

Thats reassuring regarding the Low TSH. Yesterday I googled Low TSH and everything pointed to A-fib and other heart problems. I am calling the endo to get the full panel. Frankly I am surprised, before starting levothyroxine my T4 was low, but not dramatically low. It only increased slightly on...

I understand Vince. I'm just posting what I have. My real concern here is that ultra-low TSH since starting the levothyroxine. I will get those tests done this week and find out if I can safely stop the levothyroxine

This recent test was done by my GP who doesn't do the other testing. My RT3 was normal back in June prior to starting levothyroxine. I am going to try to get into the endo this week for the complete workup. I regret starting the levothyroxine at this point. I crashed my TSH for only a slight...

Hey Guys. My T4 is always low, for years. And I am always tired. But MY TSH has always been normal. My prolactin is also also slightly elevated by about 6 points, for the past 10 years. I went to a new doc and she decided to try me on 50 mcg of daily levothyroxine. I just tested 8 weeks in, and...

I go to my local pharmacy here in New York and with GoodRX its only $19.95 for 30 pills.

My vision is also a little off on Cialis

I take my daily Cialis in the evening (sex is always in the evening) It would be more convenient to take in the morning. I was wondering if I took it in the morning would it not work as well 15 hours latter. I take the 2.5mg dose

My HDL is 28 since TRT. I am normally low, usually around 35. I tried everything

I am curious as to how many of you are on baby aspirin daily, and were there any noticeable side effects? I have asked my doctor about adding a baby aspirin to my diet and he didn't recommend it. I remember a few years ago almost every man over 50 was taking a daily aspirin.

More frequent injections lowered my Hct.

Wife has been on HRT for about 4 months now and I can definitely relate to what you said here about being stabbed in your sleep lol. This brings back memories of when she would get her period. I don't miss those days. I have a feeling its the estrogen that flips the XXXXX switch and not the T...