ebauman
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Hi, for about the last 10 years (I'm 57) I've had pretty bad anxiety and insomnia, sometimes waking in the middle of the night with an anxiety attack. I had my hormones checked recently and here's some of what I learned:
Total Testosterone 494 (240-950)
Free Testosterone 34 (45-85)
E1 2.2 (3-12)
E2 1.4 (0-7)
Total Estrogens 6.8 (4-22)
DHT 9.2 (0-13)
SHBG 55 (10-60)
Insulin 3.4 (6.0-29.0)
Cortisol 91 (35-168)
I also have a slow pulse (resting about 60), low average body temp (about 97.5) and low blood pressure. I've been told many times my thyroid is normal, though my rT3 is high. I've tried Androgel and Hydrocortisone recently, and they both made me feel worse. I feel better if I eat a lot of protein and avoid sugar, salt and food containing tryptophan, like chicken. My doctor has no clue what's going on. I don't have problems with ED or such. From how I feel, I would guess that I have too much Estrogen, but the numbers don't really support that, I guess. Does anyone have any theories that might shed some light, or ideas about what to try?? I really need to get a good nights sleep. Thanks.
Total Testosterone 494 (240-950)
Free Testosterone 34 (45-85)
E1 2.2 (3-12)
E2 1.4 (0-7)
Total Estrogens 6.8 (4-22)
DHT 9.2 (0-13)
SHBG 55 (10-60)
Insulin 3.4 (6.0-29.0)
Cortisol 91 (35-168)
I also have a slow pulse (resting about 60), low average body temp (about 97.5) and low blood pressure. I've been told many times my thyroid is normal, though my rT3 is high. I've tried Androgel and Hydrocortisone recently, and they both made me feel worse. I feel better if I eat a lot of protein and avoid sugar, salt and food containing tryptophan, like chicken. My doctor has no clue what's going on. I don't have problems with ED or such. From how I feel, I would guess that I have too much Estrogen, but the numbers don't really support that, I guess. Does anyone have any theories that might shed some light, or ideas about what to try?? I really need to get a good nights sleep. Thanks.