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Posted on 1/10/24 at 8:59 am to BigPerm30
yea so when yall mentioned that, i started doing all in the morning and ill be damned if i didnt start sleeping better.
Posted on 1/11/24 at 10:28 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
Did an Everlywell test because I've been in a real funk for about a year - tired, poor sleep, hard keeping weight off.
Total test was 274. Seems pretty damn low. I've heard I should take another test after a few weeks of good clean diet and exercise and then try the test in the morning. If its not much higher after that, I've got to look into something.
I'm 40 in June and mood/energy took a real dip around 38, but also coincided with my 3rd child. I exercise semi regularly, but haven't been on a good run in 2023, and I'd say I'm only about 10 lbs overweight, but its stubborn these days.
Any advice on getting right (or supplements) before I go to the clinic is appreciated
Total test was 274. Seems pretty damn low. I've heard I should take another test after a few weeks of good clean diet and exercise and then try the test in the morning. If its not much higher after that, I've got to look into something.
I'm 40 in June and mood/energy took a real dip around 38, but also coincided with my 3rd child. I exercise semi regularly, but haven't been on a good run in 2023, and I'd say I'm only about 10 lbs overweight, but its stubborn these days.
Any advice on getting right (or supplements) before I go to the clinic is appreciated
This post was edited on 1/11/24 at 10:30 am
Posted on 1/11/24 at 11:44 am to TigerNutts
boron will work for free test- 9-12mg
sustain alpha by iconic formulations for getting total test up
sustain alpha by iconic formulations for getting total test up
Posted on 1/15/24 at 4:00 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
I started on it in December. I was in the 200s. At 40 yrs old that's pretty damn low. I was a workoutbeast I my 20s, so I don't know why T has fallen off a cliff for me.
Dr prescribed the gel and had me do double pumps on each shoulder blade. I'm having trouble absorbing it, so I go to the urologist on the 31st to get the T they implant under your skin.
Anyone had the shots v implant? I opted for the implant as it seems like it's a more steady/reliable source of T. Also Dr said he had a patient who was testing low, did the implant, and was in the 800s. Sounded pretty good to me
Dr prescribed the gel and had me do double pumps on each shoulder blade. I'm having trouble absorbing it, so I go to the urologist on the 31st to get the T they implant under your skin.
Anyone had the shots v implant? I opted for the implant as it seems like it's a more steady/reliable source of T. Also Dr said he had a patient who was testing low, did the implant, and was in the 800s. Sounded pretty good to me
Posted on 1/15/24 at 5:10 pm to UKWildcats
That sounds pretty amazing to me as well. From all I've read here on the H&F board, most guys here do injections. I haven't heard anyone talk about implants or gels except you, so I'd say you're in the minority with that aspect, but maybe there are other lurkers that do the same. Definitely report back in a few months with something about how you're responding/feeling with your treatments. I'm curious.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:33 pm to UKWildcats
Pellets have their own downsides but better than gel
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:51 pm to lsu777
What are some of the downsides? I'm not committed to the pellets, just from talking to my Dr it sounded like a pretty great option.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 6:27 am to lsu777
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it can swing like that week to week even day to day, its more of a snap shot than anything.
but stress, overall recovery from a hard workout, alcohol, how much you slept etc etc
I'm 43, not on TRT.
In September my test was measured at 688.
I had worked out that morning (worked out 5:30 to 6:45, blood drawn at 7:45). How much do you think my test level was affected by that workout? I've heard there is a short-term spike in test after lifting, but unclear on what "short-term" means. Someone said 30 minutes.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 8:35 am to UKWildcats
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What are some of the downsides? I'm not committed to the pellets, just from talking to my Dr it sounded like a pretty great option.
its an incision every couple months that has a good chance to become infected. also it is absorbed at different rates. So you have little control of the levels you are at. It also can be painful and usually leaves a scar
injections are the way to go.
Posted on 1/16/24 at 8:36 am to Earnest_P
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I'm 43, not on TRT.
In September my test was measured at 688.
I had worked out that morning (worked out 5:30 to 6:45, blood drawn at 7:45). How much do you think my test level was affected by that workout? I've heard there is a short-term spike in test after lifting, but unclear on what "short-term" means. Someone said 30 minutes.
no way to know. just start trying to monitor it and free test by giving blood first thing in the morning.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 12:45 pm to lsu777
LOL, 6 months to see Dr. Khera. They won't let me book with Basil Kaaki.
This post was edited on 1/17/24 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 1/17/24 at 1:21 pm to JohnDoe00
that sucks, prolly got to see doctor first before seeing basil as he is a PA.
dunno what part of houston you are in but key t wellness has dr john Bargerstock and he is really good but i think they make you come in for shots, not sure. they are in dickerson
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dunno what part of houston you are in but key t wellness has dr john Bargerstock and he is really good but i think they make you come in for shots, not sure. they are in dickerson
LINK
Posted on 1/22/24 at 2:55 pm to lsu777
777, do you ever get small lumps that you can feel but not see at your injection sites using SubQ? I get them that last 2 days at most and then go away.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 3:07 pm to SETH6180
Yea and get bruising, so I had to go back to IM. Sucks cause subq so much easier
Posted on 1/22/24 at 3:25 pm to lsu777
I don't get the bruising. Are there any adverse affects to the small temporary lumps if I don't find it that bothersome? I'm with you on the subq, much easier.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 3:53 pm to SETH6180
None, that swelling is normal. Do you rotate injection sites? You could try injecting slower or warming up the solution a bit prior to injection, but sometimes that does nothing. Injecting slower just comes down to patience, but you aren't injecting large amounts really.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 3:58 pm to DrDenim
Yes I swap sides for each injection. I typically try to warm up in some water. Dosing 1/2cc x 2 injections per week. Thanks for the info much appreciated.
Posted on 1/23/24 at 7:28 am to DrDenim
all that helps a ton with IM but doesnt help much with subq.
there are not adverse effects of the lumps or the bruising so long as they do not hurt.
there are not adverse effects of the lumps or the bruising so long as they do not hurt.
Posted on 1/24/24 at 3:34 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
My family doctor is sending me to my urologist for my Low T issues. Is this normal?
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