New member- TRT and pain

[Sosees]

Hi everybody, I'm Chris. 47 years old and am realizing I have all the symptoms of low testosterone. Will be going to a doctor soon to get blood work. I've been reading a lot, but have just discovered this forum - lots more to read here. Looking forward to learning and will be asking lots of questions.

 

[Vettester Chris]

Chris, thanks for joining!! Glad you're with us. Feel free to ask questions, we are here to help. Look forward to hearing about your progress!!

 

[CoastWatcher]

Hope you'll be an active member!

 

[Sosees]

Thanks guys. I am searching through the forums, trying to get information so I don't ask questions that have already been asked.

I am most interested in the potential benefits of hrt for low back pain, which I have had for years and has really gotten worse over the last year or two.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Testosterone's Protective Qualities on Pain
Testosterone and estradiol in chronic pain- Potential use in fibromyalgia
TRT helping severe pains

 

[CoastWatcher]

Thanks guys. I am searching through the forums, trying to get information so I don't ask questions that have already been asked.

I am most interested in the potential benefits of hrt for low back pain, which I have had for years and has really gotten worse over the last year or two.

Are you consulting a doctor who understands androgen replacement? A man or woman you have confidence in?

 

[Sosees]

I am looking for a doctor in the Houston area now. Unfortunately dr Lipshultz is not on my insurance.

 

[CoastWatcher]

I am looking for a doctor in the Houston area now. Unfortunately dr Lipshultz is not on my insurance.

I don't know what your financial situation is, but I know that finding a doctor who truly understands androgen replacement, diagnosis and how to design a protocol, is the single most important factor in a patient's success with TRT.

 

[OMI100]

What kind of low back pain? One side? Both sides? Any indications of pain or numbness going down one leg? Numbness in the toes or feet? Weight issues? Bulging disk?

 

[Vince]

Thanks guys. I am searching through the forums, trying to get information so I don't ask questions that have already been asked.

I am most interested in the potential benefits of hrt for low back pain, which I have had for years and has really gotten worse over the last year or two.

Do you do any physical therapy for your back pain?

 

[Sean Mosher]

Have you considered a group like PrimeBody for your TRT??
I was a patient of Lipshutlz for awhile but now am with PrimeBody.....

 

[Sosees]

What kind of low back pain? One side? Both sides? Any indications of pain or numbness going down one leg? Numbness in the toes or feet? Weight issues? Bulging disk?

Pain is in the middle of lower back. No numbness or shooting pains. I've had several MRI's and they have all shown mild bulges, slight narrowing, etc which all doctors have said is normal for someone my age. i think the pain is muscular - it gets better with stretching and exercise, but it feels like I am lacking strength.

 

[Sosees]

Do you do any physical therapy for your back pain?

I have done chiropractic and deep tissue massage. I have never done formal physical therapy, but I do stretches and exercises suggested by the chiro and massage therapist.

 

[Sosees]

Have you considered a group like PrimeBody for your TRT??
I was a patient of Lipshutlz for awhile but now am with PrimeBody.....

Yes, but I would prefer to go to a doctor who is covered by my insurance. Do you have any experience with any other doctors in the Houston area? I am in Katy.

 

[OMI100]

Old vid but well done with explanations.
Here are some simple techniques that might help.

If you decide to try it out go slow and low at the start.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tG1y0gYRcw

 

[Sosees]

Thanks, I'll add these to my routine and see if they help. I already do the first exercise multiple times throughout the day. It is the first thing I do when my back starts to hurt and it always helps.