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Hi Ero - Your comments are spot on! The doc joked that we should take the "poor man's" protocol (testosterone) first. Thanks for the suggestion - I am splitting the 150mg (Wed and Sunday).

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Hi Vettester Chris, As always, good feedback. I did the follow up with my doc. My doc suggested 150mg of test. Consistent with your comments, he suggested that we hold off on hcg/AI until my follow up visit in about 5 weeks to see how my body is adjusting. Interestingly, he said that my IGF...

Hi Everyone, This is a follow up to my earlier post. I got additional bloodwork and would greatly appreciate your feedback. Just a quick recap, this was my first bloodwork: *Hematocrit 46 (37-51) *PSA - will do test in follow up *Estradiol - will do test in follow up *Blood pressure - normal...

Thanks Vettester Chris. Will have my vitamin D checked.

Thanks for the comments everyone - Happy Halloween!

Nelson posted the table below for test thresholds - very helpful as a general rule of thumb. The values for total test makes sense to me - it seems the range is typically around 300-1200 (although i realize that there are some variance). However, I'm confused by the Free Test values - they seem...

Hi Vettester Chris - Thanks for calculating my Free Test and explaining the formula. Looks like I'm on the lower end of normal. I'll ask my doc about this in my follow up.

Hi Nelson, My sleep sucks. I get about 5 hours a night. I fall asleep fairly quickly and sleep through the night and do not get up to pee. No particular stressors and I don't feel anxious. I am moody at times - there are days when I'm am irritable and lack patience. I'm not taking any...

Thanks for the feedback Gene. I'll talk with the doc about Hypothyroidism. Yes, I may have to look for a TRT specialist who is not so set on a given number and who may be more open to treating the symptoms. Lars

Hi Vince - not sure about the cause of my low T. I had a blood test about 4 years ago and the values came back about the same. I'm thinking that this may be my base point.

Hi BBaller, Thanks for the comments. I understand that the range is statistically defined - the normal range includes those who are low (Normal does not necessary mean healthy or optimal). This will be part of my discussion with the doc. Also, my understanding is that some docs who specialize in...

Hi Everyone, Just got my bloodwork done. I'm going to see the TRT specialist and would like your feedback to get on TRT. I'm 44, 5'7" 150lbs (fit, work out several times per week...have been athletic all my life), and experiencing classic symptoms (fatigue, libido, disturbed sleep, physical...

Thanks Nelson! That's a huge endorsement coming you. I'll check him out.

Much appreciated Big John!

Thanks for the info BigJohn!

Perhaps you can use the forum to find recommendations for a local doc near you who is known to be TRT educated and supportive - then confide to that doc. You may more success going this route vs. talking to a GP whose perspective on TRT is unknown

Hi everyone, Any recommendations for TRT doctor/clinic in orange county/los angeles, CA area? Any of them take Blueshield PPO? Thanks in advance! Lars

Hi Big John - I'm also in OC. Can you PM the info for the doc