ExcelMale
Menu
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Videos
Lab Tests
Doctor Finder
Buy Books
About Us
Men’s Health Coaching
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Initial Blood Work - First Course of Action?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="TRT14" data-source="post: 89291" data-attributes="member: 17176"><p>So, I had some ED and libido issues. Went to a low T clinic to get tested. Result of test came back at 285, which they were going to use to justify further tests. I immediately started hunting and found a legit doctor. </p><p></p><p>Initial tests have returned, and they are not what I expected to say the least. If anything, this has certainly warned me away from the free T clinic variety of treatment (they originally report test value of 285ng/dL). The summary is that I have borderline low HDL, very high Homocystein, high AST and slightly high ALT, slightly high RT3, in-range but low B12, barely Vitamin D deficient, very high E2. I have a follow-up appointment on Thursday. I have been taking Vitamin D, Iodine, and Selenium since immediately after having my blood drawn (so the past 2 weeks or so), and have seen a very minimal improvement in the ED/libido department, but even that improvement is inconsistent at best. I would love to hear thoughts on recommended steps forward that I may keep in mind for my follow-up. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Full results are:</p><p></p><p></p><p><em>_Test/SHBG_</em></p><p>T: 596 (250-1100)</p><p>Free T: 123.7 (35-155)</p><p>SHBG: 15 (10-50)</p><p>Cholestorol Total: 141 (<200)</p><p>*<strong>*HDL Cholesterol: 40 (>40)**</strong></p><p>Direct LDL: 91 (<100)</p><p>*<strong>*Homocysteine: 18.7 (<11.4)**</strong></p><p>Apolipoprotein A1: 108 (94-176)</p><p>Apolipoprotein B: 64 (52-109)</p><p></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>_Comprehensive Metabolic Panel_</em></p><p>Glucose: 92 (65-99)</p><p>Urea Nitrogen: 20 (7-25)</p><p>Creatinine: 0.91 (0.60-1.35)</p><p>eGFR NON-AFR 114 (>=60)</p><p>eGFR AFR: 132 (>=60)</p><p>Sodium: 139 (135-146)</p><p>Potassium: 4.4 (3.5-5.3)</p><p>Chloride: 101 (98-110)</p><p>Carbon Dioxide: 29 (20-31)</p><p>Calcium: 10.1 (8.6-10.3)</p><p>Protein, Total: 7.5 (6.1-8.1)</p><p>Albumin: 4.8 (3.6-5.1)</p><p>Globulin: 2.7 (1.9-3.7)</p><p>Albumin/Globulin Ratio: 1.8 (1.0-2.5)</p><p>Bilirubin, Total: 0.7 (0.2-1.2)</p><p>Alkalin Phosphatas: 51 (40-115)</p><p><strong>**AST: 50 (10-40)</strong></p><p><strong>ALT: 48 (9-46)**</strong></p><p>Hemoglobin Alc: 5.1 (<5.7)</p><p>Magnesium: 2.1 (1.5-2.5)</p><p>Phosphate (as phosphorus): 3.6 (2.5-4.5)</p><p>Uric Acid: 5 (4-8)</p><p>Bilirubin, Direct: 0.2 (<=0.2)</p><p>Amylase: 36 (21-101)</p><p>TSH: 0.72 (.40-4.5)</p><p></p><p></p><p>T4: 8.8 (4.5-12)</p><p>T4 Free: 1.4 (0.8-1.8)</p><p>T3: 112 (76-181)</p><p>T3 Free: 3.5 (2.3-4.2)</p><p>**RT3: 27 (8-25)**</p><p>Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies: <1 (<9)</p><p>Thyroglobulin antibodies: <1 (<=1)</p><p>Thyroglobulin: 4.9 (2.8-40.9)</p><p>Progesterone: <.1 (<=0.3)</p><p></p><p></p><p>White count: 7.4 (3.8-10.8)</p><p>Red Count: 5.50 (4.20-5.80)</p><p>Hemoglobin: 16.6 (13.2-17.1)</p><p>Hematocrit: 46.3 (38.5-50)</p><p>MCV: 84.2 (80-100)</p><p>MCH: 30.2 (27-33)</p><p>MCHC: 35.9 (32-36)</p><p>RDW: 12.6 (1-15)</p><p>Platelet Count: 23 (140-400)</p><p>MPV: 11.2 (7.5-12.5)</p><p>Absolute Neutrophils: 4810 (1500-7800)</p><p>Absolute Lymphocytes: 1835 (850-3900)</p><p>Absolute Monocytes: 651 (200-950)</p><p>Absolute Eosinophils: 67 (15-500)</p><p>Absolute Basophils: 37 (0-200)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Ferritin: 264 (20-345)</p><p><strong>**Vitamin B12 375 (200-1100)**</strong></p><p>Folate Serum: 10.3 (>5.4)</p><p>C-Reactive Protein: 1.8 (<8)</p><p>Cortisol Total: 14.1 (4-22)</p><p>DHEA Sulfate: 158 (85-690)</p><p>FSH: 3.1 (1.6-8)</p><p>Growth Hormone: 2.7 (<=7.1)</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>**Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total, IA: 19 (30-100)**</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>**Estradiol, Ultrasensitive: 49 (<=29)**</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>IGF 1, LC/MS: 245 (63-373)</p><p></p><p></p><p>PSA, Total: 0.5 (<=4)</p><p>Insulin, Free/Bioactive: 5.8 (1.5-14.9)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRT14, post: 89291, member: 17176"] So, I had some ED and libido issues. Went to a low T clinic to get tested. Result of test came back at 285, which they were going to use to justify further tests. I immediately started hunting and found a legit doctor. Initial tests have returned, and they are not what I expected to say the least. If anything, this has certainly warned me away from the free T clinic variety of treatment (they originally report test value of 285ng/dL). The summary is that I have borderline low HDL, very high Homocystein, high AST and slightly high ALT, slightly high RT3, in-range but low B12, barely Vitamin D deficient, very high E2. I have a follow-up appointment on Thursday. I have been taking Vitamin D, Iodine, and Selenium since immediately after having my blood drawn (so the past 2 weeks or so), and have seen a very minimal improvement in the ED/libido department, but even that improvement is inconsistent at best. I would love to hear thoughts on recommended steps forward that I may keep in mind for my follow-up. Full results are: [I]_Test/SHBG_[/I] T: 596 (250-1100) Free T: 123.7 (35-155) SHBG: 15 (10-50) Cholestorol Total: 141 (<200) *[B]*HDL Cholesterol: 40 (>40)**[/B] Direct LDL: 91 (<100) *[B]*Homocysteine: 18.7 (<11.4)**[/B] Apolipoprotein A1: 108 (94-176) Apolipoprotein B: 64 (52-109) [I] _Comprehensive Metabolic Panel_[/I] Glucose: 92 (65-99) Urea Nitrogen: 20 (7-25) Creatinine: 0.91 (0.60-1.35) eGFR NON-AFR 114 (>=60) eGFR AFR: 132 (>=60) Sodium: 139 (135-146) Potassium: 4.4 (3.5-5.3) Chloride: 101 (98-110) Carbon Dioxide: 29 (20-31) Calcium: 10.1 (8.6-10.3) Protein, Total: 7.5 (6.1-8.1) Albumin: 4.8 (3.6-5.1) Globulin: 2.7 (1.9-3.7) Albumin/Globulin Ratio: 1.8 (1.0-2.5) Bilirubin, Total: 0.7 (0.2-1.2) Alkalin Phosphatas: 51 (40-115) [B]**AST: 50 (10-40) ALT: 48 (9-46)**[/B] Hemoglobin Alc: 5.1 (<5.7) Magnesium: 2.1 (1.5-2.5) Phosphate (as phosphorus): 3.6 (2.5-4.5) Uric Acid: 5 (4-8) Bilirubin, Direct: 0.2 (<=0.2) Amylase: 36 (21-101) TSH: 0.72 (.40-4.5) T4: 8.8 (4.5-12) T4 Free: 1.4 (0.8-1.8) T3: 112 (76-181) T3 Free: 3.5 (2.3-4.2) **RT3: 27 (8-25)** Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies: <1 (<9) Thyroglobulin antibodies: <1 (<=1) Thyroglobulin: 4.9 (2.8-40.9) Progesterone: <.1 (<=0.3) White count: 7.4 (3.8-10.8) Red Count: 5.50 (4.20-5.80) Hemoglobin: 16.6 (13.2-17.1) Hematocrit: 46.3 (38.5-50) MCV: 84.2 (80-100) MCH: 30.2 (27-33) MCHC: 35.9 (32-36) RDW: 12.6 (1-15) Platelet Count: 23 (140-400) MPV: 11.2 (7.5-12.5) Absolute Neutrophils: 4810 (1500-7800) Absolute Lymphocytes: 1835 (850-3900) Absolute Monocytes: 651 (200-950) Absolute Eosinophils: 67 (15-500) Absolute Basophils: 37 (0-200) Ferritin: 264 (20-345) [B]**Vitamin B12 375 (200-1100)**[/B] Folate Serum: 10.3 (>5.4) C-Reactive Protein: 1.8 (<8) Cortisol Total: 14.1 (4-22) DHEA Sulfate: 158 (85-690) FSH: 3.1 (1.6-8) Growth Hormone: 2.7 (<=7.1) [B]**Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total, IA: 19 (30-100)** **Estradiol, Ultrasensitive: 49 (<=29)**[/B] IGF 1, LC/MS: 245 (63-373) PSA, Total: 0.5 (<=4) Insulin, Free/Bioactive: 5.8 (1.5-14.9) [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Share this page
Facebook
Twitter
Reddit
Pinterest
Tumblr
WhatsApp
Email
Share
Link
Sponsors
Forums
Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Initial Blood Work - First Course of Action?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top