New labs 80mg T twice weekly, 150IU HCG daily, DHEA 25mg twice daily

[roadglide]

CBC With Differential/Platelet

WBC 4.7 x10E3/uL 3.4 - 10.8 01

RBC 5.02 x10E6/uL 4.14 - 5.80 01

Hemoglobin 15.5 g/dL 12.6 - 17.7 01

Hematocrit 45.6 % 37.5 - 51.0 01

MCV 91 fL 79 - 97 01

MCH 30.9 pg 26.6 - 33.0 01

MCHC 34.0 g/dL 31.5 - 35.7 01

RDW 14.0 % 12.3 - 15.4 01

Platelets 157 x10E3/uL 150 - 379 01

Neutrophils 57 % 01

Lymphs 29 % 01

Monocytes 11 % 01

Eos 3 % 01

Basos 0 % 01

Neutrophils (Absolute) 2.7 x10E3/uL 1.4 - 7.0 01

Lymphs (Absolute) 1.4 x10E3/uL 0.7 - 3.1 01

Monocytes(Absolute) 0.5 x10E3/uL 0.1 - 0.9 01

Eos (Absolute) 0.1 x10E3/uL 0.0 - 0.4 01

Baso (Absolute) 0.0 x10E3/uL 0.0 - 0.2 01

Immature Granulocytes 0 % 01

Immature Grans (Abs) 0.0 x10E3/uL 0.0 - 0.1 01

Comp. Metabolic Panel (14)

Glucose, Serum 112 High

BUN 14 mg/dL 6 - 24 01

Creatinine, Serum 0.80 mg/dL 0.76 - 1.27 01

eGFR If NonAfricn Am 104 mL/min/1.73 >59

eGFR If Africn Am 120 mL/min/1.73 >59

BUN/Creatinine Ratio 18 9 - 20

Sodium, Serum 139 mmol/L 134 - 144 01

Potassium, Serum 3.9 mmol/L 3.5 - 5.2 01

Chloride, Serum 99 mmol/L 97 - 108 01

Carbon Dioxide, Total 26 mmol/L 18 - 29 01

Calcium, Serum 8.9 mg/dL 8.7 - 10.2 01

Protein, Total, Serum 7.3 g/dL 6.0 - 8.5 01

Albumin, Serum 4.3 g/dL 3.5 - 5.5 01

Globulin, Total 3.0 g/dL 1.5 - 4.5

A/G Ratio 1.4 1.1 - 2.5

Bilirubin, Total 0.7 mg/dL 0.0 - 1.2 01

Alkaline Phosphatase, S 55 IU/L 39 - 117 01

AST (SGOT) 43 High
ALT (SGPT) 50 High
Lipid Panel w/ Chol/HDL Ratio

Cholesterol, Total 96 Low
mg/dL 100 - 199
Triglycerides 40 mg/dL 0 - 149

HDL Cholesterol 34 Low
mg/dL >39

VLDL Cholesterol Cal 8 mg/dL 5 - 40

LDL Cholesterol Calc 54 mg/dL 0 - 99

T. Chol/HDL Ratio 2.8 ratio units 0.0 - 5.0

Testosterone,Free and Total
Testosterone, Serum 790 ng/dL 348 - 1197 01
Free Testosterone(Direct) 14.3 pg/mL 7.2 - 24.0 02

DHEA-Sulfate
297.0 ug/dL 71.6 - 375.4

TSH
1.650 uIU/mL 0.450 - 4.500

Luteinizing Hormone(LH), S

LH <0.2 Low
mIU/mL 1.7 - 8.6

Prostate-Specific Ag, Serum
Prostate Specific Ag, Serum 0.2 ng/mL 0.0 - 4.0 01

Estradiol, Sensitive 39.5 High
pg/mL 8.0 - 35.0

 

[maxadvance]

Crazy panel. Kidneys fantastic, liver very poor, crazy low cholesterol. How do you feel?

 

[roadglide]

Pretty dang good actually. My liver has always been on the high side of the range, and is usually elevated after lifting weights. So I'm not concerned about it. A quick search on the body building forums brings up many hits on this topic.

Was hoping my T and Free T would be higher on 80mg twice a week is what I'm most concerned about.

I've had many advanced lipid tests done and I'm trying to reduce LDL particle count and reverse heart disease. I'm taking Crestor and other sups to reduce it. My last LDL lab was 65 which is my target number, but I stated taking vitamin C which I believe lowered it. Could of been the T also, not sure? My cardiologist says stay on the Crestor for now, but I'm going to get a second opinion. Looks like I got my lipids under control with just diet and sups, and may not need the statin.

 

[maxadvance]

Dude, statins suck ass. LDL that gets too low actually causes memory loss and a host of other bad shit. You're Triglycerides to HDL ratio is practically 1-1, anything under 2-1 is awesome. Get the book , The Great Cholesterol Myth, guys on here have already touted it and it is a friggin eye opener.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Great-Cho...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

and run your SHBG next time

 

[John O'Connor]

Crazy panel. Kidneys fantastic, liver very poor, crazy low cholesterol. How do you feel?

I agree. Did you fast for this? Glucose 112, Triglycerides 40 mg/dL (0 - 149).

How old are you? Weight? Height? Can you describe your diet? Low fat, but higher sugar content? I'm not judging, this is my profile too. I'm working to lower sugar (whole foods) and eat healthy fats (nuts, avocodo, etc.)

Check this out: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?6587-Dr-Mark-Hyman-Eat-Fat-Get-Thin

I just started taking full teaspoons of coconut oil before most meals based on watching this. My total cholesterol is good, but HDL is always under 40.

 

[Vince]

I see that your glucose is high, no A1C test. I had my blood drawn today for Cleveland Heart Clinic labs today. I'm really interested in seeing my inflammatory markers.

 

[roadglide]

Dude, statins suck ass. LDL that gets too low actually causes memory loss and a host of other bad shit. You're Triglycerides to HDL ratio is practically 1-1, anything under 2-1 is awesome. Get the book , The Great Cholesterol Myth, guys on here have already touted it and it is a friggin eye opener.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Great-Cho...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

and run your SHBG next time

Yea I don't know why they didn't test SHBG, but they did last time. Should be pretty standard.

Well guys I'm trying to reverse heart disease, and even the best forward thinking progressive/preventative/integrative cardiologist are not sold on the high fat diets so I have to go with what's been proven to work. I'm on the lowest dose of Crestor, and the only time my LDL was this low was when I was on 10mg. My particle count is low and that is the best way to control plaque. It's either the T or vitamin C that has lowered it another ten points. So yea I want to get it back up to 60-70. I'm going to see a real guru cutting edge doctor in June and I planned on asking about the high fat diets.

I eat a modified Mediterranean diet, I guess you can say it's medium fat. Whole foods, raw, natural, Fish daily, lean chicken, salad, vegetables, nuts and berries, low glycemic. Very little beans, rice, breads, fruits,

 

[roadglide]

I'm 50 6'2" 265lbs and need to lose another 30-40lbs. A lot of muscle. You would never think I weigh that much looking at me. Most people don't anyway. Yea my glucose was a little high and I'm concerned about that. It was in range in my last test. I'm diabetic or prediabetic depending on who's definition. I've been slacking on my diet as of lately, and eating too many sweets. My last A1C was high at 6.0, but the one before that was 5.4. For me lean meats, vegetables, and cored low glycemic fruits, berries and nuts is the ticket.

 

[roadglide]

I see that your glucose is high, no A1C test. I had my blood drawn today for Cleveland Heart Clinic labs today. I'm really interested in seeing my inflammatory markers.

That's awesome Vince! Hope everything comes back well.

 

[roadglide]

Nobody mentioned anything about my estradiol. It's a little on the high side. Any thoughts?

 

[CoastWatcher]

Nobody mentioned anything about my estradiol. It's a little on the high side. Any thoughts?

Any estradiol-associated symptoms? Libido, erectile function? Joint aches?

 

[roadglide]

Erectile function is good! Mainly because of Gene's stack I believe. Interesting you mention joint pain. I just took a break from the gym because my left wrist, right elbow, right shoulder is sore, but I believe it to be tendonitis. I've had it flare up worse before starting HRT. So probably not related.

 

[gallan]

Nobody mentioned anything about my estradiol. It's a little on the high side. Any thoughts?

That's not crazy high and I actually feel better ( more libido) with my numbers at the high end of normal and even a bit higher like yours.

 

[gallan]

I remember some folks were saying to divide your testosterone by 20 and that's where your estradiol should be. You are right on the mark. 39.5!

 

[roadglide]

Cool! Hopefully the Dr doesn't subscribe anything. I'll tell him what you said and see what he says.

 

[CoastWatcher]

I remember some folks were saying to divide your testosterone by 20 and that's where your estradiol should be. You are right on the mark. 39.5!

The T:E ratio is one metric, and a valuable one. It is not, however, diagnostic. It should be used as one factor in evaluating estradiol levels.

 

[Vince]

Nobody mentioned anything about my estradiol. It's a little on the high side. Any thoughts?

I agree with the others, I don't think it's too high. I'm sure through diet and exercise it will go lower.

 

[MikeXL]

Are you having any estrogen related symptoms? Bloating, sensitive or itchy nips? How is erection strength? Would be interesting to see if 50mg three times a week would lower the E2. Or 50mg of zinc

 

[roadglide]

Are you having any estrogen related symptoms? Bloating, sensitive or itchy nips? How is erection strength? Would be interesting to see if 50mg three times a week would lower the E2. Or 50mg of zinc

Erection strength is good and unchanged since starting HRT. It's improved, but I give the credit to Gene's stack. Actually my nip was just itching, but that was the first time I noticed it. I already supplement with Zink.

 

[John O'Connor]

Roadglide - I looked back through your previous posts for a Vitamin D level, but couldn't see one. Have you had that checked? Normal range = 30-100, but getting to 50+ (65-80 = optimal) can help the HDL cholesterol, and there is a definite link with auto-immune diseases, including diabetes, so it might help your 112 blood glucose too. Vitamin D is also required to absorb calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphate & zinc (which you mentioned supplementing above).