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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
1st follow up set of labs.... please comment
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<blockquote data-quote="jmzwy" data-source="post: 130648" data-attributes="member: 24750"><p>Original and follow up labs shown. 3 months apart. I’m on 160mg/week split into two doses E3.5 days. Also HCG 2x a week; .5 ml.</p><p></p><p>So obviously testosterone shot through the roof, both total and free. But so did Estradiol. But as a %, my total/E and free T/E are improved vs. my original results. Other issue is hematocrit and hemoglobin. I’ve been instructed to do a phlebotomy, although Dr. Caulkins did mention that I could be ok since I live at 6,300 feet (Jackson, WY). And I am very active outdoors in addition to strength training and Muay Thai.</p><p></p><p>Monocytes were up but I did come down with a nasty cold just the day before.</p><p></p><p>Dhea was prescribed initially before I started therapy due to low test result, but I did not take as I did not want multiple variables just starting out. Now Dr. Caulkins wants me to take 25 mg just before bedtime - did that last night and literally got zero sleep. So I’ll be switching that to the AM.</p><p></p><p>Plan - reduce TRT dose to 140 - 150mg/week (I was actually thinking going down 120 -130 mg/week). Anistozole advised to lower estradiol, but since I’ll be lowering my trt dose he wants me to take only if symptoms show up. He thinks I might be able to get by with one .125 pill per week. Again Anastrozole is to be done in response to symptoms. Dhea - 25 mg/day... as I just stated I’ll be taking this in the morning from now on. Phlebotomy - I’m going to do it. Dr. Caulkins says it’s not entirely necessary given the altitude where I live, but if I feel better afterward then it’s probably best to continue doing so if Hemo levels stay elevated.</p><p></p><p>I’m a 44 yo, fit and in good health. And overall I’ve been feeling great since starting therapy.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for listening and please share your comments.</p><p></p><p>Old labs should be first two attachments.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jmzwy, post: 130648, member: 24750"] Original and follow up labs shown. 3 months apart. I’m on 160mg/week split into two doses E3.5 days. Also HCG 2x a week; .5 ml. So obviously testosterone shot through the roof, both total and free. But so did Estradiol. But as a %, my total/E and free T/E are improved vs. my original results. Other issue is hematocrit and hemoglobin. I’ve been instructed to do a phlebotomy, although Dr. Caulkins did mention that I could be ok since I live at 6,300 feet (Jackson, WY). And I am very active outdoors in addition to strength training and Muay Thai. Monocytes were up but I did come down with a nasty cold just the day before. Dhea was prescribed initially before I started therapy due to low test result, but I did not take as I did not want multiple variables just starting out. Now Dr. Caulkins wants me to take 25 mg just before bedtime - did that last night and literally got zero sleep. So I’ll be switching that to the AM. Plan - reduce TRT dose to 140 - 150mg/week (I was actually thinking going down 120 -130 mg/week). Anistozole advised to lower estradiol, but since I’ll be lowering my trt dose he wants me to take only if symptoms show up. He thinks I might be able to get by with one .125 pill per week. Again Anastrozole is to be done in response to symptoms. Dhea - 25 mg/day... as I just stated I’ll be taking this in the morning from now on. Phlebotomy - I’m going to do it. Dr. Caulkins says it’s not entirely necessary given the altitude where I live, but if I feel better afterward then it’s probably best to continue doing so if Hemo levels stay elevated. I’m a 44 yo, fit and in good health. And overall I’ve been feeling great since starting therapy. Thanks for listening and please share your comments. Old labs should be first two attachments. [/QUOTE]
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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
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