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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
balancing low ferritin levels and frequent donation.
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<blockquote data-quote="ratbag" data-source="post: 67964" data-attributes="member: 972"><p>I have pretty much the same problems. I've been on TRT for years and never had any hemotacrit problems and suddenly it's 58. My MD is not concerned because my platelets are low but in range... in fact when I pull the needle out after injections I have to pinch my skin or I bleed all over the place. If I cut myself shaving it takes 2 hrs to stop bleeding. </p><p></p><p>I was told this isn't polycemia but rather etherotosis. So my recent understanding is that high hct doesn't automatically imply polycemia. My MD claims polycemia is the concern and not high hct. The hematologist partner in that same practise says I'm fine... I do not take baby aspirin because of this. I too lowered my TRT dosage to 45mg E3D and HCG 550iu E3D and it did nothing to lower my hct. My total testosterone is now 711 and don't feel any worse than I did when it was at 1050.</p><p></p><p>My ferritin is at the very bottom of range even though I supp good quality iron twice daily w/vit C, I cannot get my ferritin any higher. Even though I'm on thyroid meds and my serum levels are good I am 100% hypothyroid, freezing all the time and dry skin and itchy. Sore joints and muscles, low body temperature, hair stopped growing etc. Low iron symptoms include hypothyroidism there is no way around it. And from my experience so far hypothyroidism caused by low ferritin cannot be corrected until you have normal ferritin levels. I have no idea what to do. But I do drink tea and always have so perhaps it's time to give this up. Somehow I get the feeling it won't help.</p><p></p><p>I started taking Losartan 3 weeks ago. I believe I'll be getting labs in a month and I'll let you know if there's any change in my hct.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ratbag, post: 67964, member: 972"] I have pretty much the same problems. I've been on TRT for years and never had any hemotacrit problems and suddenly it's 58. My MD is not concerned because my platelets are low but in range... in fact when I pull the needle out after injections I have to pinch my skin or I bleed all over the place. If I cut myself shaving it takes 2 hrs to stop bleeding. I was told this isn't polycemia but rather etherotosis. So my recent understanding is that high hct doesn't automatically imply polycemia. My MD claims polycemia is the concern and not high hct. The hematologist partner in that same practise says I'm fine... I do not take baby aspirin because of this. I too lowered my TRT dosage to 45mg E3D and HCG 550iu E3D and it did nothing to lower my hct. My total testosterone is now 711 and don't feel any worse than I did when it was at 1050. My ferritin is at the very bottom of range even though I supp good quality iron twice daily w/vit C, I cannot get my ferritin any higher. Even though I'm on thyroid meds and my serum levels are good I am 100% hypothyroid, freezing all the time and dry skin and itchy. Sore joints and muscles, low body temperature, hair stopped growing etc. Low iron symptoms include hypothyroidism there is no way around it. And from my experience so far hypothyroidism caused by low ferritin cannot be corrected until you have normal ferritin levels. I have no idea what to do. But I do drink tea and always have so perhaps it's time to give this up. Somehow I get the feeling it won't help. I started taking Losartan 3 weeks ago. I believe I'll be getting labs in a month and I'll let you know if there's any change in my hct. [/QUOTE]
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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
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