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    New Labs; High Hematocrit and High BP

    I got my first full lab work done in almost 6 months, and got the results back today. For almost 7 weeks before these labs, I lowered my weekly dose from 100mg, to 84. I inject three times a week. This blood draw was done at a 49 hour trough after my last injection. You can see my total T has...
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    Telmisartan impact on TRT

    I recently started taking 40 mg of Telmisartin 2 1/2 weeks ago. My blood pressure has been extremely high since I got Covid at the end of July. It topped out at 170/100 on my doctors visit three weeks ago, and it was time to start some meds as always, I come here because the people on here seem...
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    First set of Follow Up Labs since Starting TRT. Looking for Feedback

    So I just got back my first follow up labs since starting TRT a little over two months ago. I was pretty pleased for the most part, as a lot of my numbers improved from a non-hormone standpoint. I was happy to see the drop in my hematocrit, and a lot of that has to do is me stopping iron...
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    Ice on sub q shot in belly

    After I injected this morning, I had a little sting at the shot location. I placed a cold gel pack on the shot location about 15 minutes after I injected. After I pulled it off, had a white film around the injection site that I had to scrape off my skin. Is it possible that the cold pack drew...
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    Starting TRT Soon

    After years of trying other methods, and dodging going full go, I am finally starting a TRT regiment very soon. I finished my intake in my labs with Defy, and I have my initial consult on Monday afternoon. Looking forward to getting a full rundown of what they think of my labs. After looking at...
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    1st Time on TRT; 1st Test Results. Thoughts

    So finally after years of suffering from low T, I decided to start TRT last month, I chose to go with bioidentical pellet therapy to start based on the doctor and his background and knowledge of of hormone therapy. I had 9 200 mg pellets inserted 34 days ago. I just got back my 30 day labs and...
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    New Labs. Starting HRT this Week.

    So this is the first real comprehensive lab panel I have ever gotten done. I go back and meet with my doc to review and start on Thursday. I wanted some thoughts and feedback on what you guys see. Thoughts on supplementation for Vitamin D and Iron, as well as any others you would add to HRT...
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    Should I start a low dose statin

    So my most recent lab results aren't great and my doctor would like me to start 10mg of lipitor to lower my LDL. I posted my last three labs. My LDL did drop slightly when I was using red yeast rice supplements for about three months. My doc believes its hereditary due to my triglycerides being...
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    Lipid Panel Results

    Hey guys. So I had my first lipid panel done in several years. I am 42, workout 4-5 times a week, and I eat a high protein, low carb diet. My numbers came back and my total cholesterol and LDL are very high. However, my triglycerides are pretty good, and my HDL is decent. I do suffer from low T...
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    Pellets made from Yams

    Was curious if this was normal for pellet production. I know a guy who’s clinic produces their pellets this way. He loves his treatment. Not real familiar with pellets in general. Just curious.
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    Sleep Apnea Questions

    I have been dealing with low T and low rate ogen for quite a while now, and I noticed that there was a direct correlation between my levels dropping and my sleep going to crap. I am waking up 5 to 6 times a night. I got a new primary care doctor, and he suggested a sleep study to see if I had...
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    Experienced TRT Doctor in Raleigh/Durham

    Looking for a doctor in the Raleigh Durham Triangle Area that has a good, experienced track record administering TRT treatment. Thanks everyone.

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