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  1. Surprising Results 12 Weeks Post Pellet Insertion

    I just got my labs back. It has now been exactly 12 weeks since I had pellets inserted. Quest Total T 631 Range 240-820 E2 33 Range < 39 Hct 48 RBC 5.5 WOW is all I can say. I was scheduled to get new pellets put in next week, but now we put it off another month. doc says can't re-insert if Im...
  2. Should I donate blood immediately BEFORE or AFTER labs?

    Getting pellets re-insertd in 2 weeks. I have persistently borderline high HCT and RBC even with blood donations every 7 weeks. So next week I go in for my labs to check my levels. I am also due to drop a pint of blood. should I donate a couple of days before or a couple of days after the labs...
  3. Pleas Evaluate my Labs

    I got my numbers today guys. As you may know, last month I had 12 pellets inserted for the first time. Prior to that I was on the gels. On Androgel my total T was 450 and E2 was 95. So here are the new numbers: Total T 905 Free T 108 E2 62 A1C 4.9 Glucose 95 Creatnine 1.0 Bilirubin 1.1...
  4. A Little WORRIED about my LIVER :(

    I tend to obsess over my health. Iv convinced myself that I have cirrhosis. I used to indulge in alcohol. A few years ago I had an ultrasound which showed moderate fatty liver with mild enlargement. Bloods were all normal That scared me so I stopped drinking altogether. Last year I had another...
  5. I just started using Pellets!

    I have been up and down the last year, just can't get my numbers in range, or they get in range and then fall off. Then my E2 shoots up, and Hematocrit was a problem too. So I tried pellets for the first time. 12 Testopel pellets were inserted yesterday. Hardly no pain today and I feel fine. I...
  6. Do I have Cushings?

    Here is my most recent labs just as a reference: Tot Testosterone: 233. Range 249-846 Free Testosterone: 5.3. Range 7.2-23 LH: 0.1. Range 1.7-8.6 FSH: 0.1. Range 1.5-12.4 Estradiol: 45.11. Range 7.6--42 Alc1 5.7. Non diabetes Random Insulin: 11. Range 6-27 Vitamin D: 22.7. Range 32-100...
  7. Got my Labs Back, Am I going to Die? Please take a look

    I will simply post the items that are flagged as out of rage. Tot Testosterone: 233 Free Testosterone: 5.3 LH: 0.1 FSH: 0.1 Estradiol: 45.11 Alc1 5.7 Random Insulin: 11 Vitamin D: 22.7 Hydroxprogesterone: 14 Pregnenolone: 29 Cholesterol: 152 Triglycerides: 149 HDL: 35 LDL: 95 Chol/HDL Ratio...
  8. My Cardiologist Doesn't Believe in TRT :(

    I went to see my cardiologist to discuss my high blood preside since being on Androgel. Well, he is apparently not a fan a TRT. He said that it can increase the size of the heart, just like it causes other muscles to grow. After the lecture, he did say that there are some studies that suggest...
  9. Frothy Urine ?

    I notice I have frothy or bubbly urine, especially the first pee in the morning. I had a complete blood work up 6 months ago and everything was normal. I dont remember if the it was happening back then. I have a feeling this is something I have always had. the only reason I noticed it was...
  10. Prolactin 1 point high, is this significicant?

    I have had low t all my life, and gynocomastia since childhood. When I had my T tested 6 months ago prolactin was elevated by 1 point, the doc wasn't concerned because only 1 point. Last week I had a complete blood test from Genova so I will have those results soon. But I was thinking about...
  11. Anyone Use Tri-State Health & Wellness in NJ?

    Here is my story: When I was a child I had gynocomastia, my mother took me to the doctor who was giving me weekly testosterone injections. After a couple months she gave up. I was about 8 years old, 1972. I still have gynocomastia. % years ago my doctor happen to to a testosterone test and it...
  12. Androgel Raising My Blood Pressure?

    I am 46. I was diagnosed with low T about 7 years ago but ignored it. I just had it rechecked at it was worse. My total T was 180 and normal values are 240 to 800 according to my lab (Inigma). Low T has apparently been a life long issue for me, because when I was a child, I had and still have...
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