I am concerned- UK NHS Doctor will not treat me with testosterone

craig weston · Sep 3, 2015

Q: My last bloodwork was sound but im deeply concerned that as im self administering TRT myself that i will not be able to afford anymore bloodwork as my GP as wiped his hands of me. Its not possible to know if things aint right apart from experiencing problematic symptoms ???

ERO · Sep 3, 2015

Have you looked into http://www.discountedlabs.com/ They have the best prices that I have seen anywhere.

Also, are you new to TRT or have you been on awhile? The reason that I ask is that if you have been on awhile and you are "dialed in" on your protocol, then you should not need to test very often.

Tom Larabee · Sep 3, 2015

ERO,

He is in the UK, he can't use Nelson's site.

Craig,

Is it possible to have labs done at a local hospital or clinic?

craig weston · Sep 3, 2015

ERO said:
Have you looked into http://www.discountedlabs.com/ They have the best prices that I have seen anywhere.

Also, are you new to TRT or have you been on awhile? The reason that I ask is that if you have been on awhile and you are "dialed in" on your protocol, then you should not need to test very often.

No, been on 11 weeks

craig weston · Sep 3, 2015

Im in the UK

craig weston · Sep 3, 2015

Its costly and im currently on benefits for ADHD

Vince · Sep 3, 2015

craig weston said:
Its costly and im currently on benefits for ADHD

Are you able to supplement your income, I know a lot of people in the US will work for cash.

craig weston · Sep 3, 2015

not at present. Our benefits systen is barely livable

Nelson Vergel · Sep 3, 2015

Email [email protected] and see if they can help.

craig weston · Sep 4, 2015

Nelson Vergel said:
Email [email protected] and see if they can help.

Thankyou, does 1 home test kit last awhile?

Nelson Vergel · Sep 4, 2015

Craig, I do not know. They should be able to answer that.

By the way, why did your doctor "wiped his hands off you"?

craig weston · Sep 4, 2015

Because he couldn`t agree with my taking T because the BMA say im in "normal range"

craig weston · Sep 4, 2015

He said if i get any side effects i can pay him a visit or he will see how im getting on in 3 months time

DLK · Sep 4, 2015

Craig, I'm assuming your Dr. isn't giving you a Rx, what are you taking and how much of it

craig weston · Sep 4, 2015

DLK said:
Craig, I'm assuming your Dr. isn't giving you a Rx, what are you taking and how much of it

%0-60mg twice weekly and will be adding HCG very shortly. Test Cyp

CoastWatcher · Sep 4, 2015

craig weston said:
Because he couldn`t agree with my taking T because the BMA say im in "normal range"

Nelson, doctors practicing in the NHS in the UK can't prescribe TRT if labs are in range. My doctor practiced for a time there and explained that doctors in private practice are not bound to that standard.

craig weston · Sep 5, 2015

CoastWatcher said:
Nelson, doctors practicing in the NHS in the UK can't prescribe TRT if labs are in range. My doctor practiced for a time there and explained that doctors in private practice are not bound to that standard.

Thats what my GP said Coastwatcher. Basically if range is normal they will not entertain TRT. My Gp was like a brick wall on the subject

Colinv82 · Jun 12, 2016

Unfortunately the NHS are prepared to say normal is same for 30yo male as it is for a 80yo diabetic..... Kinna disgusting

Davet · Jun 13, 2016

Hi Craig W

I live in the Uk & yep what a drama...I had various tests done privately then tackled my GP with the evidence and after several heated discussions/arguments over many weeks she agreed to scribe me T-gel.
As mentioned before she is clueless as she outright refused to scribe me any AI meds to run with the gel.
And until I sourced some Arimidex the T-gel was doing nothing...my T level didn't budge.
So now I get the T-gel from the doc and order my Ai on line.
As she only allows me to have my T level bloods done on the NHS I monitor what@s going on by having labs done elsewhere.
But i am now kind of sussing by how I feel...a clear head, positive vibe, feeling strong...enjoying life etc...a slight tweek here and there keeps me in what I call the sweet spot.
I did recently try a different protocol but within 4 weeks that ended in disaster...after I had crashed i went back to my old regime and I now feel I have just about nailed it again.

Keep pushing Craig...do let them a-holes of the hook...an incompetent NHS doctor was responsible for my mothers death...I had to throw this into the conversation to get my doc to listen...

Davet