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Nocalves, make an appointment with your doctor. That's the only way you're going to know for sure what's going on

Thank you Gene!

Thank you again Gene. My urologist admitted that TRT was not her specialty, I was hoping the Endo had more knowledge. I'll find out on the 20th. A little off subject, what workout exercises (weights & cardio) would you recommend for a person at age 60?

Gene, thank you for replying. I was on a compounded 2% cream. When I was on Axiron, my T level was in the mid 700's. Due to cost, I had to switch. She didn't order Total and Free Test or PSA because my urologist ordered those in July. No idea why she didn't order the other tests. Is she...

Orrin, when you write that you apply it under your arm, are you talking arm pits?

Jasen, applying the moisturizer was to help with absorption, is it still a good thing to do with a "lipoderm" based cream? (Thank you for your earlier response)

Hi guys, seeing an endocrinologist. Doctor wanted me off T to run blood tests (T was low 300's with TRT). No TRT since Oct 3, blood draw Nov 5. No sex drive, tired, even when on TRT. Turned 60 in March. I'm 6ft, 166lbs. Thank you for your help! Here are my results: Sodium, Blood...

Thank you Jasen. Waiting for the dr to change the prescription to 20% per recommendation from the pharmacy. Should I still apply a moisturizer? HarryCat, have you thought about switching to your shoulders?

Thank you jbruce. I also have a post on 5% vs 10% compounded gel. Pro's and con's? I had great results with Axiron after applying a moisturizer (90mg / 3 pumps). I hope to achieve similar results with compounded T. I am going to use Empower, my doctor will need help with writing the...

Shaun, do you compound an alcohol based testosterone gel? Thanks again for your help.

Brief history... was on Axiron, 3 pumps (90mg) daily. After applying a moisturizer, my levels were mid 700's. Because of the cost, haven't been on testosterone therapy since January. (Same high cost for Androgel, Testim, etc.) My doctor wants me back on T. Been looking at compounding...

Shaun, again thank you. I will pass on the information to my doctor, looking forward to being a customer of EmpowerPharmacy!

Shaun, Thank you for the quick reply. Can your pharmacy make a compounded gel instead of a cream? Upsher-Smith just announced a 1% gel (generic) that also comes in a metered bottle. I stopped using Axiron back in January because I couldn't afford the cost. Everything I've read say gels are...

Testosterone Shipping Cost Nelson, is the shipping free for all testosterone orders including cream/gel, or is it just for the first order. When I spoke with someone at Empower, they didn't know. Thanks Nelson!

Thank you for the added information. I see the new primary doc today and if he balks at running complete labs, I'll try the online labs.

Thanks Chris!

Everyone, thank you for your replies. I see the doctors this week and I'll post my labs. I also have a post in the "Blood work" thread.

I see my new primary doctor tomorrow (1/8/14) and my urologist on 1/9. I read the post on the minimum blood tests required before starting T replacement, but what would you recommend as a total/complete blood work up. I'm on Axiron, but because of my insurance I experimented with two pumps...

Drs appointments are first week in January. Same urologist, but she only ordered PSA and total T. However, I'm seeing a new internist/family practice dr. and I've heard he's very thorough. I'll check the forum for specific tests that should be done, he may be open to ordering them. The tests...

I posted this in ExcelMale facebook to a post started by a member about having a 10,000% increase in libido (many posts before mine): Sam Spade: For some men, the optimal level of testosterone may be lower for some (when using T replacement). Am I understanding that correctly? My total...