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<blockquote data-quote="AR" data-source="post: 78145" data-attributes="member: 16203"><p>Hello everyone,</p><p>Found this site a couple of weeks ago and have been checking out the posts and trying to educate myself on where I should start and if TRT is the way to go for me. Some great information and been great learning from everyone with their case histories. </p><p></p><p>I am 43, a father of a 3 yr old and with another one on the way. Married for last 6 years. Run my own business part time and work part time as a supply teacher. Have been feeling pretty tired the last 3 years. My son really didn't sleep much the first year of his life so thought the fatigue was just the lack of sleep and still trying to run a business. Downsized the business and now son is sleeping well so get 6-8hrs of sleep each night yet still found myself really tired all the time, low motivation to do things, libido has been low last 3-4years. Did have a right hip replacement in Nov. of 2015</p><p></p><p>I hit the weights 3-4 times per week, do cardio 2-3 times per week and 70-80% of the time each a good nutrient dense diet with fairly high protein/fat. Despite, this have not seen as much improvement in fat levels going down or weight moving much. Recently cut off coffee as found was too dependent for an energy pick me up. </p><p></p><p>I am 5, 8", weigh 188 this morning and bodyfat roughly 23%. Have always struggled in putting on muscle mass and when try to lose fat, tend to lose muscle/strength as well despite trying to keep the weights </p><p>up. </p><p></p><p>Supplements I currently take:</p><p>D3-10,000 IU 3-4 times per week (was taking 50, 000 IU since D levels were low on last blood work. Has improved energy levels.)</p><p> Thorne B Complex (1 a day)</p><p>Meriva HP from Thorne (Curcumin) (1 a day)</p><p>Omega 3 Liquid Fish Oil (1 tsp a day) </p><p>1 Thorne Multi</p><p></p><p>Growing up, I played lots of soccer. Some concussions through this along with a soccer ball or two to the testicles. Never had them checked for damage but remember one incident was sore for a good week or two in my mid 20's. Also, trained and competed in kickboxing for a period of 15 years, with the competitive side being over about 5 years. Many blows to the head from sparring/competing, with serious concussions causing me to quit in 2005. </p><p></p><p>In early June, went to my family doctor and asked to have my testosterone checked along with a few other markers as hadn't had any blood work in a couple of years. This was done via Life Labs. </p><p></p><p>Asked to get referred out to see an Endo. Saw here about 3 weeks ago and bascially dismissed me saying I am in range and didn't think testosterone would help me despite all my symptoms and past history. </p><p></p><p>I am willing to go over the border and get more specific blood work through Discounted labs and will post here once I do so. Hope someone can provide a doctor or two I can get a referral to. I am in Southwestern Ontario. </p><p></p><p>Hematology</p><p>#5639</p><p>WBC 4.8 4.0 - 11.0 x E9/L</p><p>RBC 4.84 4.50 - 6.00 x E12/L</p><p>Hemoglobin 140 135 - 175 g/L</p><p>Hematocrit 0.42 0.400 - 0.500 L/L</p><p>MCV 86 80 - 100 fL</p><p>MCH 28.9 27.5 - 33.0 pg</p><p>MCHC 337 305 - 360 g/L</p><p>Platelets 204 150 - 400 x E9/L</p><p>RDW 13.5 11.5 - 14.5 %</p><p>Differential</p><p>Neutrophils 2.7 2.0 - 7.5 x E9/L</p><p>Lymphocytes 1.6 1.0 - 3.5 x E9/L</p><p>Monocytes 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 x E9/L</p><p>Eosinophils 0.1 0.0 - 0.5 x E9/L</p><p>Basophils 0.0 0.0 - 0.2 x E9/L</p><p>Biochemical Investigation of Anemias</p><p>#5687</p><p>Ferritin HI 291 22-275 ug/L</p><p>General Chemistry</p><p>Glucose Fasting 5.4 3.6 - 6.0 mmol/L</p><p>Hemoglobin A1C/Total Hemoglobin 5.3 <6.0 %</p><p></p><p></p><p>Creatinine 94 67-117 umol/L</p><p>Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) 85</p><p></p><p></p><p>An eGFR from 60-89 ml/min/1.73 m2 is consistent</p><p>with mildly decreased kidney function. However,</p><p>in the absence of other evidence of kidney</p><p>disease, eGFR values in this range do not fulfill</p><p>the KDIGO criteria for chronic kidney disease.</p><p>Interpret results in concert with ACR measurement.</p><p>For patients of African descent, the reported</p><p>eGFR must be multiplied by 1.15.</p><p>Effective May 4 2015, eGFR is calculated using</p><p>the CKD-EPI 2009 equation.</p><p>KDIGO 2012 guidelines highlight the importance of</p><p>eGFR and urine albumin creatinine ratio (ACR) in</p><p>screening, diagnosis and management of CKD.</p><p>Results for eGFR should be interpreted in concert</p><p>with ACR.</p><p>Urate 418 230-480 umol/L</p><p>Alanine Aminotransferase 28 <50 U/L</p><p>Lipids</p><p>Hours After Meal 13 Hours</p><p>Triglyceride 1.11 mmol/L</p><p>Cholesterol 5.50 mmol/L</p><p>HDL Cholesterol 1.63 mmol/L</p><p>Non HDL Cholesterol 3.87 mmol/L</p><p>Non HDL-Cholesterol is not affected by the</p><p>fasting status of the patient.</p><p>LDL Cholesterol 3.37 mmol/L</p><p>Consider the non HDL-C value as an alternate</p><p>lipid target if monitoring treatment in</p><p>intermediate or high risk patients.</p><p>Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol 3.4</p><p>Lipid Target Values Lipid Target Values should be based on patient</p><p>10 year CVD risk assessment.</p><p>! High or Intermediate CVD risk</p><p>-----------!-----------------------------------</p><p>Primary ! LDL-C < or = 2.0 mmol/L OR</p><p>Tx target ! > or = 50% decrease in LDL-C</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thyroid Function</p><p>Thyroid Stimulating Hormone [TSH] 1.04 0.32-4.00 mIU/L</p><p></p><p></p><p>Tumour Markers</p><p>Prostate Specific Antigen 0.70 <4.0 ug/L</p><p>Methodology: Abbott Architect immunoassay.</p><p>Results should not be interpreted in isolation as</p><p>absolute evidence of the presence or absence of</p><p>malignant disease.</p><p>Changes in serial results may be misleading</p><p>unless all Total PSA results are from the same</p><p>laboratory method. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Reproductive and Gonadal</p><p>Testosterone 11.3 8.4 - 28.8 nmol/L</p><p>Total Testosterone levels may not reflect the</p><p>biologically-active testosterone when SHBG levels</p><p>are abnormal.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Bone Markers</p><p>25-Hydroxyvitamin D 84 75 - 250 nmol/L</p><p>Season, race and dietary intake affect 25-Hydroxy</p><p>Vitamin D levels. Highest levels are found in</p><p>the summer months and lowest levels during the</p><p>winter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AR, post: 78145, member: 16203"] Hello everyone, Found this site a couple of weeks ago and have been checking out the posts and trying to educate myself on where I should start and if TRT is the way to go for me. Some great information and been great learning from everyone with their case histories. I am 43, a father of a 3 yr old and with another one on the way. Married for last 6 years. Run my own business part time and work part time as a supply teacher. Have been feeling pretty tired the last 3 years. My son really didn't sleep much the first year of his life so thought the fatigue was just the lack of sleep and still trying to run a business. Downsized the business and now son is sleeping well so get 6-8hrs of sleep each night yet still found myself really tired all the time, low motivation to do things, libido has been low last 3-4years. Did have a right hip replacement in Nov. of 2015 I hit the weights 3-4 times per week, do cardio 2-3 times per week and 70-80% of the time each a good nutrient dense diet with fairly high protein/fat. Despite, this have not seen as much improvement in fat levels going down or weight moving much. Recently cut off coffee as found was too dependent for an energy pick me up. I am 5, 8", weigh 188 this morning and bodyfat roughly 23%. Have always struggled in putting on muscle mass and when try to lose fat, tend to lose muscle/strength as well despite trying to keep the weights up. Supplements I currently take: D3-10,000 IU 3-4 times per week (was taking 50, 000 IU since D levels were low on last blood work. Has improved energy levels.) Thorne B Complex (1 a day) Meriva HP from Thorne (Curcumin) (1 a day) Omega 3 Liquid Fish Oil (1 tsp a day) 1 Thorne Multi Growing up, I played lots of soccer. Some concussions through this along with a soccer ball or two to the testicles. Never had them checked for damage but remember one incident was sore for a good week or two in my mid 20's. Also, trained and competed in kickboxing for a period of 15 years, with the competitive side being over about 5 years. Many blows to the head from sparring/competing, with serious concussions causing me to quit in 2005. In early June, went to my family doctor and asked to have my testosterone checked along with a few other markers as hadn't had any blood work in a couple of years. This was done via Life Labs. Asked to get referred out to see an Endo. Saw here about 3 weeks ago and bascially dismissed me saying I am in range and didn't think testosterone would help me despite all my symptoms and past history. I am willing to go over the border and get more specific blood work through Discounted labs and will post here once I do so. Hope someone can provide a doctor or two I can get a referral to. I am in Southwestern Ontario. Hematology #5639 WBC 4.8 4.0 - 11.0 x E9/L RBC 4.84 4.50 - 6.00 x E12/L Hemoglobin 140 135 - 175 g/L Hematocrit 0.42 0.400 - 0.500 L/L MCV 86 80 - 100 fL MCH 28.9 27.5 - 33.0 pg MCHC 337 305 - 360 g/L Platelets 204 150 - 400 x E9/L RDW 13.5 11.5 - 14.5 % Differential Neutrophils 2.7 2.0 - 7.5 x E9/L Lymphocytes 1.6 1.0 - 3.5 x E9/L Monocytes 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 x E9/L Eosinophils 0.1 0.0 - 0.5 x E9/L Basophils 0.0 0.0 - 0.2 x E9/L Biochemical Investigation of Anemias #5687 Ferritin HI 291 22-275 ug/L General Chemistry Glucose Fasting 5.4 3.6 - 6.0 mmol/L Hemoglobin A1C/Total Hemoglobin 5.3 <6.0 % Creatinine 94 67-117 umol/L Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) 85 An eGFR from 60-89 ml/min/1.73 m2 is consistent with mildly decreased kidney function. However, in the absence of other evidence of kidney disease, eGFR values in this range do not fulfill the KDIGO criteria for chronic kidney disease. Interpret results in concert with ACR measurement. For patients of African descent, the reported eGFR must be multiplied by 1.15. Effective May 4 2015, eGFR is calculated using the CKD-EPI 2009 equation. KDIGO 2012 guidelines highlight the importance of eGFR and urine albumin creatinine ratio (ACR) in screening, diagnosis and management of CKD. Results for eGFR should be interpreted in concert with ACR. Urate 418 230-480 umol/L Alanine Aminotransferase 28 <50 U/L Lipids Hours After Meal 13 Hours Triglyceride 1.11 mmol/L Cholesterol 5.50 mmol/L HDL Cholesterol 1.63 mmol/L Non HDL Cholesterol 3.87 mmol/L Non HDL-Cholesterol is not affected by the fasting status of the patient. LDL Cholesterol 3.37 mmol/L Consider the non HDL-C value as an alternate lipid target if monitoring treatment in intermediate or high risk patients. Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol 3.4 Lipid Target Values Lipid Target Values should be based on patient 10 year CVD risk assessment. ! High or Intermediate CVD risk -----------!----------------------------------- Primary ! LDL-C < or = 2.0 mmol/L OR Tx target ! > or = 50% decrease in LDL-C Thyroid Function Thyroid Stimulating Hormone [TSH] 1.04 0.32-4.00 mIU/L Tumour Markers Prostate Specific Antigen 0.70 <4.0 ug/L Methodology: Abbott Architect immunoassay. Results should not be interpreted in isolation as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease. Changes in serial results may be misleading unless all Total PSA results are from the same laboratory method. Reproductive and Gonadal Testosterone 11.3 8.4 - 28.8 nmol/L Total Testosterone levels may not reflect the biologically-active testosterone when SHBG levels are abnormal. Bone Markers 25-Hydroxyvitamin D 84 75 - 250 nmol/L Season, race and dietary intake affect 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D levels. Highest levels are found in the summer months and lowest levels during the winter. [/QUOTE]
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