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All of you guys with issues in TRT need to get with a legit hormone specialist and start doing daily or twice weekly sub Q injections.
What makes you say that ? Is more regular dosing better at avoiding these BP issues? My T has crashed hard the last 8 months and I’m experiencing penis atrophy and ED. Yet to start TRT after 3 years of being told my levels were low but in normal range. Very afraid I’ve let the ED go too long now to be able to get that sorted. I’ve put on weight and lost muscle mass gradually over the last 3 years . I’m 47 now . Have been sedentary for the last 2 years due to plantar fasciitis but now working out and boxing daily
What’s the difference between infra muscular and subq injections? Apart from less pain. Does it absorb quicker as sub q?
What makes you say that ? Is more regular dosing better at avoiding these BP issues? My T has crashed hard the last 8 months and I’m experiencing penis atrophy and ED. Yet to start TRT after 3 years of being told my levels were low but in normal range. Very afraid I’ve let the ED go too long now to be able to get that sorted. I’ve put on weight and lost muscle mass gradually over the last 3 years . I’m 47 now . Have been sedentary for the last 2 years due to plantar fasciitis but now working out and boxing daily
The service so far has been great. They do not accept insurance, nor was the Clomid approved through insurance. The Clomid will cost me an additional $33 for a three month supply.
Their services run $189 for the initial patient visit and then $83 per month after which covers prescriptions and follow up lab work. The initial visit was via video call though I could probably have gone in in person.
My understanding is the 25mg/day for the initial two months is to establish some sort of baseline and to lower the chances of a spike in estrogen production as the Clomid works to help your body generate T as well as reduce the risk of side effects. If the numbers don't increase significantly after the first two months we will start on 50mg/day and reevaluate again.
Twice weekly im as well is good.All of you guys with issues in TRT need to get with a legit hormone specialist and start doing daily or twice weekly sub Q injections.
Any of you guys that are on TRT, did you have high blood pressure going into it? Any concerns from your cardiologist about it? Did you see an increase or decrease in blood pressure?
Yes, and yes. I was considered prehypertensive typically low 130's over high 80's. I was doing pretty good dosing 100mg weekly, but my numbers were in the high 300' to low 400's. Doc bumped me up to 150mg weekly and I developed polythycemia. My marrow started over producing hemoglobin and hematocrit which causes your blood to thicken. BP went up to 160's over 100... been on blood pressure meds ever since. I stopped taking test earlier this year but plan to resume soon.Any of you guys that are on TRT, did you have high blood pressure going into it? Any concerns from your cardiologist about it? Did you see an increase or decrease in blood pressure?
Any of you guys that are on TRT, did you have high blood pressure going into it? Any concerns from your cardiologist about it? Did you see an increase or decrease in blood pressure?
I never had high blood pressure but went off TRT after 9 months when my BP was 201/165.
Holy s%$5 That is call an ambulance level BP. Were you testing BP before starting and was in normal range, then it climbed that high during TRT?
Vitality in Spokane will do anyone in Idaho, WA, Oregon, and Montana. Vitality mens clinic, same place I've used since I started this thread. Nothing but good things to say.Took me 2 days of frequent interruptions but made it through the 21 pages. Thanks to those that have shared their experiences (good and bad). I've been tossing this idea around for about two years now as ive experienced many of the same issues described by members on here. Had my test levels checked last year and I believe it was 425. I was 37 at the time so I imagine it's done nothing but go lower. of course my pcp wouldn't touch the topic and recommended depression meds instead (no damn way) based on me telling him about my symptoms (lack of energy, lack of motivation, decreased sex drive, poor sleep, weight gain...).
If you're a Washington resident and don't mind sharing the name of the clinic you're happy with please let me know (or pm if you don't want it public).
Google: total testosterone vs. free testosterone levels. Hopefully your labs show both values.Had a checkup tuesday and they drew blood for a full work up. My T is 497 is what I was told over the phone...I need to pick up a print out tomorrow. I will be 67 yoa 8/23. Was thinking about trt but now I am not sure...started diet transition to carnivore on tuesday also....bp was 170/101 on tuesday and 48 hrs off of a prescription anti inflammatory it is back down to 110/70..but my lower body joints hurt...hope carnivore helps with my auto immune issue.
I asked for t to be on the blood work but I do not think it has the free #, will know later when I pick up the printout. Appreciate your input, have a good holiday.Google: total testosterone vs. free testosterone levels. Hopefully your labs show both values.