real quick question about DIM and androgel dosing

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What is the optimal dosage for this anti-estrogen?

I hear conflicting dosage regimens all over the place but for those on TRT (me 7.5g daily androgel) what works best...

also, is it appropriate to split the 7.5g into two applications daily? Namely the 5g pack in the AM and the 2.5g pack in the PM?

Curious...

I did make an appt for the endo for 16th July so we will see how that works out for me. My PCP is keeping me on the gel but I want to see what an endo has to say about it as well.
 
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Thank you very much...

I take 200mg of DIM a day, thinking of lowering it to 100. I hear conflicting evidence all over about it.

On a personal note, I would love to work with you and my family doctor together but funds are killing me due to the upcoming wedding.... we'll see what the immediate future holds.
 

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Thank you very much...

I take 200mg of DIM a day, thinking of lowering it to 100. I hear conflicting evidence all over about it.

On a personal note, I would love to work with you and my family doctor together but funds are killing me due to the upcoming wedding.... we'll see what the immediate future holds.
Rugby,
The good Dr left out one more critical point - Don't take that gel for 6 full hours before bed. So if you go to bed at 10pm, take second dose at 4.
 
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hahaha.... well I should have no problems sleeping as I get up real early and as far as internet porn goes, well thats a chance I have to take. :)
 

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hahaha.... well I should have no problems sleeping as I get up real early and as far as internet porn goes, well thats a chance I have to take. :)
Don't let the misses:icon_lol: catch ya and do not tell her your going on to check the boards..We know what you really are doing :head:
 
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Thank you very much...

I take 200mg of DIM a day, thinking of lowering it to 100. I hear conflicting evidence all over about it.

On a personal note, I would love to work with you and my family doctor together but funds are killing me due to the upcoming wedding.... we'll see what the immediate future holds.
If you short on $$ how can you afford Androgel?

After so many years on Androgel and since Feb/07 on T cream, I switched to E3D (T+HCG) shots.
I use original Depo-Testosterone, $149 at Wallgreens.
Generic version $100
One could get compouned version for about $40 from compounding pharmacy.
10mL vial
10mL * 200 mg/mL=2000mg
weekly dose 131mg
2000/131=15 weeks

I must say one of the things I enjoy most is not being forced to plan my life around showers and waiting for the thing to dry up.
I can shower now anytime I want no pre-planing necessary.
Touch or hug women or my little grandson without second thought.

I do T & hcg shots SubQ around navel, for both shots I use the smallest available needle
BD Ultrafine II U-100 Insulin Syringe 31 Gauge 3/10cc 5/16inch Short Needle--1/2 Unit Markings 100/b
BD Ultrafine II U-100 Insulin Syringe 31 Gauge 3/10cc 5/16inch Short Needle--1/2 Unit Markings 100/b Price: $25.95

There is less expensive version
Easy Touch U-100 Insulin Syringe 31 Gauge 3/10cc 5/16 inch Short Needle 100/Box
Easy Touch U-100 Insulin Syringe 31 Gauge 3/10cc 5/16 inch Short Needle 100/Box Sale Price: $13.99

It takes 3 minutes to suck the Depo-T in, well wort it.
 
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I am not short on money, it is just hard to spend 300 at a pop right now while paying for a wedding. Not that I cannot afford it, but the wedding is in Feb and my girl and I are footing all the bill, plus we live on Long Island which isn't exactly a cheap place to live.

plus my insurance covers androgel, so that isn't a big deal

once things get a little settled I plan on working with the good Dr and I am sure he will take care of what works for me so I can get off the androgel and into a more effective regimen that works for me better than the gel

its a pain in the ass to plan a day around gel and avoid what I love until maximum absorption sets in.

Jansz, I guess you are a Dr John patient then?
 
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I am not short on money, it is just hard to spend 300 at a pop right now while paying for a wedding. Not that I cannot afford it, but the wedding is in Feb and my girl and I are footing all the bill, plus we live on Long Island which isn't exactly a cheap place to live.

plus my insurance covers androgel, so that isn't a big deal

once things get a little settled I plan on working with the good Dr and I am sure he will take care of what works for me so I can get off the androgel and into a more effective regimen that works for me better than the gel

its a pain in the ass to plan a day around gel and avoid what I love until maximum absorption sets in.

Jansz, I guess you are a Dr John patient then?
Hi neighbor;
Money does not bring happiness but it helps to rent it.
No I am not dr John's patient, but I have osteopath for a doctor.
Good luck with your wedding.
Now you telling me that I did not had to pay for my daughter's wedding.
I used to live in Minneola, Long Island when I first came to States in 1972.
Did 20000 screwdrivers a day in a sweat shop, $2.15/hr.
I am so lucky I still have all my fingers.
Now Parsippany NJ.
 
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you got that right about money... that is for sure.

we do ok for ourselves, and to be honest I probably will go to Dr John soon after this month is over if the endo doesn't pan out for me. I just cannot fork out 300 right now for the initial visit because we are booking the hotel, limo, flowers and paying part of the honeymoon this month.

20,000 screwdrivers a day.... that's what I call slavery, bro. I'm lucky that I only USE the screwdrivers and not make them. :)
 
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you got that right about money... that is for sure.

we do ok for ourselves, and to be honest I probably will go to Dr John soon after this month is over if the endo doesn't pan out for me. I just cannot fork out 300 right now for the initial visit because we are booking the hotel, limo, flowers and paying part of the honeymoon this month.

20,000 screwdrivers a day.... that's what I call slavery, bro. I'm lucky that I only USE the screwdrivers and not make them. :)
The company was called Great Neck, it was located in Mineola.
I did not complained, I had to eat.
It took me 4 years to buy my first house,
except I was designing Nuclear Power Plants by then.
 
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JanSz....

that is great, man.

Where are you from originally? I admire those who are the essence of the American Dream and you show that. Seems that immigrants want it more than native borns.

I have an app't with an Endo on the 16th of July and I plan to grill him with multiple questions in the hope he will work with me to find the best "cocktail" for me to treat this condition. If, for any reason, I do not feel he will do what I need I will not hesitate to put aside funds to consult with Dr. John.

I am not playing musical doctors, nor do I plan to. I don't want to waste time, money or be a guinea pig or treated like an idiot by an elitist specialist. I know how my body reacts and I don't need a by the book doctor to tell me I am wrong.
 
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JanSz....

that is great, man.

Where are you from originally? I admire those who are the essence of the American Dream and you show that. Seems that immigrants want it more than native borns.

I have an app't with an Endo on the 16th of July and I plan to grill him with multiple questions in the hope he will work with me to find the best "cocktail" for me to treat this condition. If, for any reason, I do not feel he will do what I need I will not hesitate to put aside funds to consult with Dr. John.

I am not playing musical doctors, nor do I plan to. I don't want to waste time, money or be a guinea pig or treated like an idiot by an elitist specialist. I know how my body reacts and I don't need a by the book doctor to tell me I am wrong.
I am originally from Poland.

If you want and are able do my long blood test.
I can post it again if you are interested.
It is expensive, $3500, I had it done in April/07, completely covered by Medicare, my secondary BCBS was not charged.
Trick is to get ICD-9 codes in order.
I can post them again also.
They are my codes, may not fit you exactly, but would give your doc good starting point.

With good, long, blood test your are able to catch more out of line items.
Sounds like common sense to me, but others argue.
That kind of test I do once/year, but I am 67yo, younger guys may do it every few years.
Latter, with the help of the first test, you are able to do more directed testing.
 
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know what man, PM it to me... let me check it out and I will give it to my Endo and see what is covered under my insurance plan.

Thanks, bro
 
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hahaha I hear ya Dr... I hope you don't think that that is in reference to you, because it isn't.

I hear horror stories about Endos and their attitudes towards patients. One of my best friends is diabetic and has told me her experiences with a few Endo's. My mother had issues with hers, my father did as well as other people I have known have told me about their experiences with Endo's who were condescending and rude.

I will not hesitate in telling him to go play in the street if I feel he is going to be lax with his treatment of me.

Then again I almost expect it, so I guess you will be hearing from me in the month of August for a consultation with my PCP.

I hear great things about you, from numerous locations on the web, but before I do that I will just give a local doctor a fair chance.
 
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know what man, PM it to me... let me check it out and I will give it to my Endo and see what is covered under my insurance plan.

Thanks, bro
The list I developed mostly using information I gathered on this board and LEF. I a way I think of it as common good.
So I post it right here.
Best it is to do the test at Quest Diagnostics, blood drawn at Quest.
I do it at the day of the shot right before the shot, aiming for minimum T levels.
There are other opinions on this.
It is a large test, it pays to go to Quest few days before test to give them a chance to do their paperwork.

I will post mine ICD-9 codes below.

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0 iodine
1 CBC w/ diff
2 Calcium
3 Carbon dioxide
4 Chloride
5 Copper, serum
6 Ferritin
7 Magnesium
8 Potasium
9 Selenium
10 Sodium
11 Zinc
12 Alkaline phosphase
13 ALT
14 AST
15 BUN/creatinine ratio
16 Creatinine
17 Globulin, calculated
18 Protein Total
19 Urea nitrogen
20 Bilirubin, Total
21 Bilirubin, Direct
22 EGFR non afr american
23 RPR W/Titer & Conf RFX RPR screen
24 C-reactive protein CRP
25 Fibrinogen
26 Hematocrit
27 Hemoglobin A1C
28 Homocysteine, cardio
29 Lipoprotein (A) Lp(A)
30 Folate, Serum
31 Folate, Serum
32 Cholesterol, Total
33 HDL cholesterol
34 cholesterol/HDL ratio
35 LDL chol, calculated
36 Triglycirides
37 VLDL
38 Vitamin A
39 Vitamin B12, serum
40 Vitamin D, panel
43 T3 Free
44 T3 uptake
45 T3,Total
46 T4,Free
47 T4,Total
48 TSH
49 Glucose, fasting
50 Insuline, serum
51 PSA, Total
52 PSA, %, free
53 IGF Binding protein-3
54 IGF-1
55 Aldosterone
56 Cortisol AM/PM
57 DHEA sulfate
58 Prolactin
59 FSH
60 LH
61 Progesterone
62 Pregnenolone
63 Estradiol, Bioavailable
64 Estradiol, Free
65 Estradiol, Fractionated, serum
66 Estradiol, Ultra-sensitive (is part of fractionated)
67 Estrone,serum (is part of fractionated)
68 Estrogens, Total, Serum
69 Testosterone, Free, Bio/Total (LC/MS/MS)
70 Testosterone Total (included in T panel)
71 Testosterone Free(included in T panel)
72 Testosterone Bioavailable(included in T panel)
73 SHBG(included in T panel)
74 Albumin, serum(included in T panel)
75 Dihydrotestosterone DHT
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All these numbers are posted on my blood script. Some of them are posted on scripts for, Depo-T, Novarel, Armour, Cortef, Cialis, compounded pregnenolone cream
Below this list is the same list with explanation of those numbers.

257.2
272.4
601.9
780.4
780.79
788.41
253.3
255.8
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http://www.icd9data.com/
257.2 Other testicular hypofunction http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1/240-279/250-259/257/257.2.htm
272.4 Other and unspecified hyperlipidemia http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1/240-279/270-279/272/default.htm
601.9 Prostatitis unspecified http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1/580-629/600-608/601/default.htm
780.4 Dizziness and giddiness http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1/780-799/780-789/780/780.4.htm
780.79 Other malaise and fatigue http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1/780-799/780-789/780/780.79.htm
788.41 Urinary frequency http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1/780-799/780-789/788/788.41.htm
253.3 Adult Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
255.8 Other specified disorders of adrenal glands http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1/240-279/250-259/255/255.8.htm

http://forum.mesomorphosis.com/505428-post5.html
255 Disorders of adrenal glands
For coding adrenal fatigue, I just use the code for Other Specified Disorders of the Adrenal Glands - which I call Adrenal Fatigue
255.8 Other specified disorders of adrenal glands http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1/240-279/250-259/255/255.8.htm
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/male-anti-aging/56511-hgh-insurance-coverage.html#post685212
Dr. John 12-17-2006, 06:25 AM
ICD-9 253.3 Adult Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
 
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that is a HUGE blood test, bro...

holy shi.....

isn't a lot of that pretty much not going to matter in TRT
 
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that is a HUGE blood test, bro...

holy shi.....

isn't a lot of that pretty much not going to matter in TRT
Yours choice.
Insurance pays, you gain knowledge of your body.
Get drink with you, lots of blood.
 

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The company was called Great Neck, except I was designing Nuclear Power Plants by then.
I had a sneaking suspician about you JansZ as being this wealthy mad genius guy in a mansion. :lol:, like Mr Burns from the simpsons ;)
 

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hahaha I hear ya Dr... I hope you don't think that that is in reference to you, because it isn't.

I hear horror stories about Endos and their attitudes towards patients. One of my best friends is diabetic and has told me her experiences with a few Endo's. My mother had issues with hers, my father did as well as other people I have known have told me about their experiences with Endo's who were condescending and rude.

I will not hesitate in telling him to go play in the street if I feel he is going to be lax with his treatment of me.

Then again I almost expect it, so I guess you will be hearing from me in the month of August for a consultation with my PCP.

I hear great things about you, from numerous locations on the web, but before I do that I will just give a local doctor a fair chance.
Endos :toofunny:
 
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I know plymouth... I know...

I think I am a glutton for punishment, but I will give this ONE a fair chance, if he is a douchebag, well then I will not use him again.
 
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I will print that list out, Jansz, for the next blood test... how many vials do they take?
 
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I had a sneaking suspician about you JansZ as being this wealthy mad genius guy in a mansion. :lol:, like Mr Burns from the simpsons ;)
I have a more in comon with Simpson that Mr Burns.
I had worked on Nuclear Power Plant and at one time I had a boss sort of like Mr Burns.
 
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I will print that list out, Jansz, for the next blood test... how many vials do they take?
Do not worry you will be able to get up and go home on you own.
It is only one needle morning and another one afternoon.
Remember, go around 2-3PM to the blood drawing place, couple days before test, so they have an opportunity to prepare paperwork.
Starting now, do not put any Androgel on a hand where the blood is going to be drawn from.
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Now the confusing part.
I like to draw blood in the morning before aplying Androgel.
That results in minimum TT levels.
Dr John, I think prefers blood to be drawn 2-3 hours after Androgel is applied. That results in maximum TT levels.
I think the most important is consistency so results from different tests can be compared.
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You are going to make two trips, morning and about 4PM
Morning they draw for just about all tests.
Afternoon they take for Cortisol PM and few items if they forgot morning.

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Endos say the darndest things *insert picture of Bill Cosby sitting with an endo*
 
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Nice complilation! Also, providing all ICD-9 Codes is very cool.

Please see my bolded entries above.

YOU MIGHT WANT TO SAVE THIS.
I appreciate your comments, everybody will benefit, thanks again.

Please add some popular (in your practice) ICD-9 codes.
 
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thank you all for your help with this...

I will take that list to the Endo and listen to him debunk it. hahaha

I am sure I will be back here talking about how I am paying for Dr. John's services soon. :)
 
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thank you all for your help with this...

I will take that list to the Endo and listen to him debunk it. hahaha

I am sure I will be back here talking about how I am paying for Dr. John's services soon. :)
Reminder,
this list is ment to take a look at your over all health.
I think everybody should do it once every few years.

It contains elements of your already uncovered problems.

Try to sell this list to your doctor as your pre-marital check-up.
Add to it hcg and possibly couple others.
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Eventually they did not matched.
I do not know the details.
 
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I'm sure I won't be, Doc... hahaha

I'll give that list to the endo and see what he says.

Thanks again, guys, for your help with this. Reinforces my knowledge that this board is the best for this information around. :)
 

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