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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...- joetown2001
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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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...- joetown2001
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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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...- joetown2001
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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...- joetown2001
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- bloodwork
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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...- joetown2001
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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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...- joetown2001
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- high cholesterol statins
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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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...- joetown2001
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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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.- joetown2001
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- testosterone pellets
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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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...- joetown2001
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- low estradiol low t causes sleep apnea
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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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.- joetown2001
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- Forum: Doctor and Clinic Reviews
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