Our elderly neighbor has had "guy trouble" and whatever they are treating him with is causing him to have the same issues. I feel so bad for him. He has COPD and emphysema. Even good days for him are miserable. I cannot imagine feeling like I am drowning, which is how he describes not being able breathe, and then having hot flashes/freezing spells and massive mood swings on top of that.
Our elderly neighbor has had "guy trouble" and whatever they are treating him with is causing him to have the same issues. I feel so bad for him. He has COPD and emphysema. Even good days for him are miserable. I cannot imagine feeling like I am drowning, which is how he describes not being able breathe, and then having hot flashes/freezing spells and massive mood swings on top of that.
If he has COPD and Emphysema, I would think "guy trouble" would be the least of the worries.
Finally got in to see a Dr. And blood test showed my T level was 240. I believe it said it should be at least 350 min. Dr. Said he could hook me up to give myself shots at home which from what others have said, is the best way and cheapest. For those who are on a shot, what is your T level now that you have started T replacement treatment?
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Also he checked some levels related to the pituitary gland and 2 of the 6 elements this glad produced were low. He asked if I had ever had. Concusion and I said yes, once as an adolescent. He said that can cause pituitary gland trauma that may not show up till decades later so he wants a MRI to see if its enlarged or shrunken. The 2 elements that were low, directly effect T production.
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I try to keep my Total T in low 600 range and my Free in the 9-10range. My doc tends to think the T in the Free range(floating in the blood) is related to mood swings n heat flashes. The total T has to do with manliness or whether youll add bulk, hair or boobs.
Maybe I'll drop this belly I gained over the last 4 years
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I kinda feel about this stuff like I do about ERT ... there is a fine line between "Oh, that makes me feel better" and "Opps, sorry we screwed you up" ... The endocrine system is not completely understood and you can really F things up if you aren't careful ...
Yes it is, that's why I went to a good endocrinologist rather than run of the mill low T center.
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LOL ... there is NOTHING about the human body that is COMPLETELY understood but okay. Glad you found a good doc.
