Hello to everyone that maintains this forum and to all that frequent the site. I'm glad I found such a good resource and I hope I will be able to share intelligent conversation that benefits those seeking information.
I am a 55yo guy that had testicular cancer in 2002. I felt ok until sometime in 2005. Then, I started having low T type problems. I perservered until 2009 at which time I sought help. At first, I was placed on compounded T. I did not absorb that well. I was then put on T cyp injections of 60mg every third day. This is the dosage I've been shooting up until recently.
My starting to become worried about elevated Hematocrit, Hemoglobin and RBC. I have other concerns as well, but they are temporarily on the back burner.
My latest labs are as follows
RBC 6.08 4.14-5.80
Hemoglobin 19.2 12.6-17.7
Hematocrit 54.8 37.5-51.0
Platelets 139 150-379
I have had several labs done in the last year with a pattern of high red type numbers and low platelets. I don't want to give blood but I feel I have to in order to get my RED numbers more in line. I have a bloodtype of A+ so the redcross doesn't really want my double reds.
My kidney functions are somewhat showing redflags, as are my cholesterol numbers.
I like to lift weights. Could ilfting have a bearing on RED numbers?
Any comments on my concerns would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks very much.
Jim
I am a 55yo guy that had testicular cancer in 2002. I felt ok until sometime in 2005. Then, I started having low T type problems. I perservered until 2009 at which time I sought help. At first, I was placed on compounded T. I did not absorb that well. I was then put on T cyp injections of 60mg every third day. This is the dosage I've been shooting up until recently.
My starting to become worried about elevated Hematocrit, Hemoglobin and RBC. I have other concerns as well, but they are temporarily on the back burner.
My latest labs are as follows
RBC 6.08 4.14-5.80
Hemoglobin 19.2 12.6-17.7
Hematocrit 54.8 37.5-51.0
Platelets 139 150-379
I have had several labs done in the last year with a pattern of high red type numbers and low platelets. I don't want to give blood but I feel I have to in order to get my RED numbers more in line. I have a bloodtype of A+ so the redcross doesn't really want my double reds.
My kidney functions are somewhat showing redflags, as are my cholesterol numbers.
I like to lift weights. Could ilfting have a bearing on RED numbers?
Any comments on my concerns would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks very much.
Jim