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    Weight gain on trt

    Madman is one of the many great clinical guru's here, any thoughts? I too experience the same. My diet cannot be any cleaner, I lift 5 days a week and get in about 7,000-10,000 steps 5 days a week. Losing 5 pounds takes months. Water retention from test would be a thought concerning "weight...
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    Deca for TRT - effects on e2 and hematocrit vs Test?

    Hi Vince, what dose per week please? Thanks!
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    Deca for TRT - effects on e2 and hematocrit vs Test?

    Hi, may I ask why you enjoy using nandrolone and what are the good results that you expecting from it?
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    Low cortisol levels (adrenal exhaustion) vs. low calories and starvation mode

    [ Thanks for the information. A few points of clarification I have heard about people being in "starvation mode" for the past 30 years. Spoke with a phd nutritionalist. Starvation mode is not exist, not at all. Decided to consult with a few endocrinologists, 2 in Illinois and one in Ohio...
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    Low cortisol levels (adrenal exhaustion) vs. low calories and starvation mode

    Hello, This morning I read a post from 1-24-18 "Belly fat Won't Go Away" Madman commented, "Put my money on it that your calories are too low so your basically in starvation mode" How would I determine if I am in starvation mode vs. low cortisol levels, adrenal exhaustion? I am 59 years of...
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    Belly fat wont go away

    Hello, How would I determine if I am in starvation mode vs. low cortisol levels, adrenal exhaustion ? I have many similarities to Matt's example. I am 59 years of age have been lifting for 25 years. Lifting 5 days per week and get get about 10,000 - 20,000 walking steps per day (FitBit). My...
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    Thyroid blood results while on low carb. Are my results normal?

    Short background. My entire life - it is very easy to gain weight very difficult to lose weight. My current daily intake is 1,500 to 1,700 calories per day and I am constantly at a calorie deficit at the end of the day. I have a spreadsheet of daily foods that I eat to assure correct...
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    Thyroid blood results while on low carb. Are my results normal?

    Eating 1500-1700 daily, burning 3,000 to 4,000 I have the 30 days in an excel spreadsheet I tried to attach but it said it was not the correct format.
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    Thyroid blood results while on low carb. Are my results normal?

    We must have a similar issue. I have tracked my caloric intake and calories burned via FitBit. over 30 days I had a 50,000 caloric deficit and lost no weight. My reverse T3 was at 20. After a few months of titrating liothyronine up to 50mcg my reverse T3 is now 7.7. However, still no weight...
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    Statin Question

    In my diet listed above, what would you suggest I delete? Thanks should have mentioned a few additional points: At 5mg or 10mg crestor my LFT were elevated. I have a hematologist monitor my hemoglobin, we decided when it reaches 19.0 or higher I would have a pint of blood drawn. My BP is 124/78
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    Statin Question

    I am going to have that done next week.
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    Statin Question

    There are many side effects attributed to statin use. I experienced cramping in my hands and legs and stopped using Crestor 10mg daily 2 years ago. I have read posts that suggesting that due to many side effects statins should only be taken when a person experiences an event: stroke or heart...
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    Nandrolone ( Deca Durabolin) Improves Joint Pain in Hypogonadal Men Within 8 Weeks

    Would you mind sharing which peptides were successful in your treatment? Thanks!
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    Nandrolone ( Deca Durabolin) Improves Joint Pain in Hypogonadal Men Within 8 Weeks

    I worked in the industry and understand why many drugs require a prescription but many of these products are only "allowed" with a physician's "approval" many people fully understand the benefits and risks of drugs but are not allowed access to them. Black market is an option but the risk of...
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    Nandrolone ( Deca Durabolin) Improves Joint Pain in Hypogonadal Men Within 8 Weeks

    Currently a patient at Defy. I asked a few months ago and was told I would need verification of shoulder surgery, or joint pain that had been treated. I checked with another antiaging clinic in the Midwest. They would prescribe but the cost was 4 times higher than average than the price at...
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    In search of Endocrinologist or thought leader concerning complex thyroid conditions.

    Thank you for your help. My issue is lack of weight loss, even with daily/weekly/monthly caloric deficit. Have you lost any weight with a lower RT3? Nothing against compounded agents but many have commented on more positive results with branded thyroid medications. Thanks.
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    Need help with sleep management on TRT

    Yes, I am OCD and ADD. Not a bad thing, it is not 100% controlled but in the long-run I have used both these to my advantage. I too try to wear myself physically but a tired body does not always mean a tired mind.
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    Need help with sleep management on TRT

    Congratulations on your success and recovery. Has your physician given you suggestions?
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    Need help with sleep management on TRT

    Yes, I agree with your comments and welcome any thoughts or suggestions. My "sleep routine" prior to this was: lay in bed from 10:30 to midnight, think way too much about things I do not want to think about, become frustrated, get up and watch tv and/or drink alcohol. I probably fall to the...
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    Need help with sleep management on TRT

    I have had issues sleeping 10+ years. This works for me but of course will not work for all 7:00 pm XXX oil (5mg) 15 drops. 9:30 pm 0.25 alprazolam, 10:20 pm 5mg zolpidem in bed at 10:30 pm. Awake the next morning refreshed, no hangover effects.
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    In search of Endocrinologist or thought leader concerning complex thyroid conditions.

    Thanks. Did you also have elevated Reverse T3? If Yes, what dose reduced your RT3?
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    In search of Endocrinologist or thought leader concerning complex thyroid conditions.

    Hi Vince, I really appreciate you help. When you have an opportunity would you please let me know where or how you learned that the value of reverse T3 should be below 15? I would like to be more educated about my lab values and how they should be treated. Since this post I read 2 books...
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    Oxandrolone Decreasing Abdominal Fat

    There are a few articles describing the benefits of Oxandrolone in decreasing abdominal fat in obese 40-60 year old men. Absolute Pharmacy stocks Oxandrolone Capsules. Would anyone know of a provider in Florida that would prescribe Oxandrolone from Absolute? Defy Medical does not use Absolute.
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    In search of Endocrinologist or thought leader concerning complex thyroid conditions.

    I am going to call monday to schedule a lab and a consultation. We started at 10mcg, titrated to 20 mcg and I waited 3 months for my next lab, then they had me titrated to 50 mcg. I want a more aggressive titration schedule and plan of action. Thanks.
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    In search of Endocrinologist or thought leader concerning complex thyroid conditions.

    Yes, I get up take my T3 with a glass of water and wait and hour before food or coffee. Just switched from the compounded pharmacy T3 to branded synthroid. Not sure if there is a big difference but some swear by branded. Any thoughts on that topic would be appreciated.
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    In search of Endocrinologist or thought leader concerning complex thyroid conditions.

    Thanks for the quick reply! I am currently taking 50 mcg of liothyrinine. Would you say this dose needs to increase until the T3 levels are <15?
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    In search of Endocrinologist or thought leader concerning complex thyroid conditions.

    Thank you very much, This maybe too much information but wanted to provide a background. 59-year-old male. Patient at Defy since 12-1-2018. Prescribed 50mcg liothyronine qd for the past 40 days. No changes in my weight. I have had a life-long struggle with weight (fat) loss. At 5’ 10” my...

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