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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
New Member - Pre-Treatment Labs... Input Welcome
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<blockquote data-quote="technomentor" data-source="post: 109160" data-attributes="member: 18512"><p>Thanks madman. I do not know my ferritin level, but plan to have it checked. While researching thyroid function and high RT3, the following tests were noted:</p><p></p><p>- Vitamin B12 (using MMA test) - low B12 can cause high MCV, deficiency/low values also present themselves in symptoms I have had</p><p>- Folate</p><p>- Ferritin</p><p>- Homocysteine - to check levels of inflammation</p><p>- Selenium - key nutrient for thyroid function; T4 --> T3 conversion</p><p>- Zinc - which I already had done </p><p></p><p>I found a good article by Dr. Westin Childs on reverse T3 - causes, treatments, and I am aware of several other thyroid related sites mentioned frequently on ExcelMale I'll be reading up on.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Vince...Thanks for the suggestion. I will stop as you suggested and focus on thyroid first. </p><p></p><p>Systemlord...Thanks to you too for the input. </p><p></p><p>Since my PCP has not been of much help, I talked with my insurance company to understand what is covered and started searching for doctors in the Houston area. I have reviewed the ExcelMale list of doctors and at least one of them, Mohit Khera takes my insurance. I have also read up on with Defy Medical, Dr. John Crisler, and PrimeBody.</p><p></p><p>My Wellness doctor had suggested/offered TRT, but I declined at the time as I wanted to do more research. The only testing he did was TT and FT. Nothing as comprehensive as what is listed as pre-treatment recommendations on this site. He had also done thyroid, but only TSH which was "normal."</p><p></p><p>I'll post updates as things progress.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="technomentor, post: 109160, member: 18512"] Thanks madman. I do not know my ferritin level, but plan to have it checked. While researching thyroid function and high RT3, the following tests were noted: - Vitamin B12 (using MMA test) - low B12 can cause high MCV, deficiency/low values also present themselves in symptoms I have had - Folate - Ferritin - Homocysteine - to check levels of inflammation - Selenium - key nutrient for thyroid function; T4 --> T3 conversion - Zinc - which I already had done I found a good article by Dr. Westin Childs on reverse T3 - causes, treatments, and I am aware of several other thyroid related sites mentioned frequently on ExcelMale I'll be reading up on. Vince...Thanks for the suggestion. I will stop as you suggested and focus on thyroid first. Systemlord...Thanks to you too for the input. Since my PCP has not been of much help, I talked with my insurance company to understand what is covered and started searching for doctors in the Houston area. I have reviewed the ExcelMale list of doctors and at least one of them, Mohit Khera takes my insurance. I have also read up on with Defy Medical, Dr. John Crisler, and PrimeBody. My Wellness doctor had suggested/offered TRT, but I declined at the time as I wanted to do more research. The only testing he did was TT and FT. Nothing as comprehensive as what is listed as pre-treatment recommendations on this site. He had also done thyroid, but only TSH which was "normal." I'll post updates as things progress. [/QUOTE]
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