My Introduction

PAUL-E · Mar 28, 2016

A little about myself: I am a male in my early 30's married and father of three been on TRT for over one year and under two, blood work here https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...k-220mg-test-cyp-a-week-6-25mg-Exemestane-EOD

main: current
primary hypogonadism: ?
complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): after part of my hand was crushed

other: past
slipped disc:jaw
three bulged discs: neck
herniated disc: lower back
degenerative disc disease

I just wanted to say thanks to the site and community for creating a knowledgeable place full of resources.

Nelson Vergel · Mar 28, 2016

Sorry to hear about your neck and spine problems. I have had three lumbar surgeries and I know it's not a fun thing to go through. Do you take any pain killers like opiates/

What type of estradiol test did you use?

PAUL-E · Mar 28, 2016

I have taken opiates but was able to get off of them eventually.
the estrogen test I believe is the sensitive.
Thanks nelson just have to try to stay positive and keep moving forward.

CoastWatcher · Mar 28, 2016

PAUL-E said:
Thanks I was T boned years back (someone ran a red light) I lost about 3 years of my life from that but luckily things eventually got better and I didn't need surgery for
slipped disc:jaw
three bulged discs: neck
herniated disc: lower back
although my 100% is different from before that.
That's also when my low-T symptoms started like ED but it was never checked at that time
things were going good for years (other than the low-T) until part of my hand was crushed and I developed CRPS which I'm dealing with now
I have taken opiates but was able to get off of them eventually.
For my CRPS I started with gabapentin and then Lyrica but couldn't handle the side effects now I am trying a topical cream
the estrogen test I believe is the sensitive.
Thanks nelson just have to try to stay positive and keep moving forward.

How long did you take opiates, what strength, and how long ago did you quit taking them?A number of members have history with them and, though free of them for some time, believe they played an significant role in setting up their hypogonadism. You have had quite a road to walk.

PAUL-E · Mar 28, 2016

Some Vicodin but mainly oxycodone with APAP (Percocet) after T-boned and again for a short time after my hand was crushed don't remember the MG but was every 4 hours.
I have no prior AAS use or prohormone or anything of that nature

I also believe that Lyrica can have an impact on you hormones http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2015/02/10/lyrica-weight-gain-what-should-you-expect/ was having libido and other issues even though I was on TRT whale I was taking it that have significantly improved upon discontinuation.

PAUL-E · Mar 28, 2016

PAUL-E said:
Some Vicodin but mainly oxycodone with APAP (Percocet) after T-boned and again for a short time after my hand was crushed don't remember the MG but was every 4 hours.
I have no prior AAS use or prohormone or anything of that nature

I also believe that Lyrica can have an impact on you hormones http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2015/02/10/lyrica-weight-gain-what-should-you-expect/ was having libido and other issues even though I was on TRT whale I was taking it that have significantly improved upon discontinuation.

I even had to lower my AI dose after discontinuation of the Lyrica

PAUL-E · Mar 28, 2016

CoastWatcher said:
A number of members have history with them and, though free of them for some time, believe they played an significant role in setting up their hypogonadism. You have had quite a road to walk.

I also believe long term use of opiates can cause hypogonadism. In my non expert opinion the FDA has failed to consider hormonal impacts of certain medications but I don't think this is the right area to discuss that. Plus I don't have that high of a opinion of the FDA the more educated I become.

CoastWatcher · Mar 28, 2016

PAUL-E said:
I also believe long term use of opiates can cause hypogonadism. In my non expert opinion the FDA has failed to consider hormonal impacts of certain medications but I don't think this is the right area to discuss that. Plus I don't have that high of a opinion of the FDA the more educated I become.

An excellent thread.

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?5684-Low-T-Opiates&highlight=sean

PAUL-E · Nov 1, 2016

Hey guys been going threw a lot of Life stuff, have some relationship decisions to make and started working (finally took your guys advice and wasn't open about the CRPS). I will try to be back more although with my kids/schedule it will be more off and on but just wanted to say I'm not gone

Thanks for everything everyone!!!

Nelson Vergel · Nov 1, 2016

Congrats, Paul-E !! Glad things are looking up.

PAUL-E · Nov 1, 2016

Thanks Nelson, funny, kinda sad and messed up but in over a year of looking for work the 1st time I took your job advice and didn't mention it I got the job

CoastWatcher · Nov 1, 2016

Congratulations on the job! I hope you'll be back when you can.

madman · Nov 1, 2016

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamil...e-in-men-mcmaster-research-suggests-1.2746301

PAUL-E said:
I also believe long term use of opiates can cause hypogonadism. In my non expert opinion the FDA has failed to consider hormonal impacts of certain medications but I don't think this is the right area to discuss that. Plus I don't have that high of a opinion of the FDA the more educated I become.

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