Help with face flushing

[haymaker]

Does anyone know how to deal with the red face flushing that I get from Trt? I have been on injections for 3 years and it is a constant problem. I inject 100 mg a week split in 2 doses. Last bloodwork was total T at 828.

 

[CoastWatcher]

Welcome to Excelmale. What were your last hematocrit and hemoglobin values?

 

[haymaker]

Hemoglobin was 13.7 and Hematocrit was 44. RBC was 5.96 I try to donate on a regular schedule to keep these levels in My FreeT is a little high. it is26.7

 

[Jay]

Those numbers look good haymaker, as are mine (H&H), however, I get a red patch under my neck and upper chest as soon as I started TRT. My best guess is that it is individual.

 

[maxadvance]

Hemoglobin was 13.7 and Hematocrit was 44. RBC was 5.96 I try to donate on a regular schedule to keep these levels in My FreeT is a little high. it is26.7

Whats your blood pressure?

 

[haymaker]

bp is 135/82

 

[Periandros]

Did you also take Calis or Viagra? They give me face flashing all the time.

 

[Eklutna]

Rosacea is a possibility, especially if you have fair skin. Rosacea has a number of triggers that vary from person to person, and if you have rosacea then the TRT may or may not be the trigger. I keep mine under control by doing photofacials every 3 months.

 

[R White]

Hi
Dr Saya suggested a couple of answers. High hematocrit/red blood cells and/or a sleep apnea issue.

He said the sleep apnea issue is undereported and unrecognized by many patients.

I'm having mine checked soon.

When I tried to take Metformin ...lower bowel issues hit... flushing also accompanied it.

By the way Dr Saya and his group are as good as they come.

 

[johndoesmith]

Hemoglobin was 13.7 and Hematocrit was 44. RBC was 5.96 I try to donate on a regular schedule to keep these levels in My FreeT is a little high. it is26.7

Post your full lab results, with only posting a few values, you severely limit the input that can be given.

For example, I think you have given yourself IDA from excessive donation, a few other CBC parameters or a ferritin test would provide an answer, but you've limited the info you gave...