Testosterone treatment

throwawaysorry said:
So, an update - Not the news I wanted. Unfortunately, the Endo didn't seem too interested in what I had to say. Before I went to see him, I printed out a full medical history, with a very detailed explanation of my past, both mentally and physically (didn’t even open it, when I asked him he said he would rather talk to me).



He basically put it down to me needing anti-depressants and a councillor. Very frustrating as on top of everything else, these are the things I am already doing and taking. Towards the end I requested that he gives me the codes for a full blood panel to be done so that I can rule out ANY other minerals / hormones that can be out of balance (on top of the ones already mentioned and he flat out refused and said I need to change my therapist).


I really don't understand, Me as an average layman can google the very simple things and see a pattern. Let’s take 2x physical effects and 1x blood result. I suffer from EXTREME night sweats without fail, with or without a blanket, waking up drenched in sweat, and do not get your average morning wood - at the age of 30. Basic blood test shows high E2. Those things alone (again never mind everything else) lead you to believe there is something wrong, yet not even willing to assist with further blood tests, never mind treating them.

I am not hoping for a magic bullet anymore, but at least a doctor willing to explore and rule out with evidence / results.

Oh well, guess I will keep on trying.
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That is incredibly annoying. Have you tried going directly to the labs and seeing if they can suggest which tests to do - they are the experts. It does mean you have to pay yourself.
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Hi All,

So, a bit of a turn of events. I got a call from the Endo this afternoon. It seems he actually spent time having a think about my case. I mentioned the detailed notes I brought along with me, It sounds like he mulled those over in his head and looked at everything.

So, basically he said he thinks he might know what is causing the imbalances (long story short from what I can understand its liver related, which makes sense from a condition I had when I was younger) and that my body doesn't bind hormones correctly. From what I could understand, it would mean that my body doesn't convert testosterone to the free T, and doesn't get rid of the high E2. Obviously there is likely a lot more at play but those are the two that I have tested my self and they are confirmed to be off balance already.

So I now have a form from him for new blood work to see what else is going on... Again, not hoping for a magic bullet, but if I can address the imbalances / tick them off it will help going in the right direction.

Will keep this thread updated as anymore info comes to light.
 
throwawaysorry said:
Hi All,

So, a bit of a turn of events. I got a call from the Endo this afternoon. It seems he actually spent time having a think about my case. I mentioned the detailed notes I brought along with me, It sounds like he mulled those over in his head and looked at everything.

So, basically he said he thinks he might know what is causing the imbalances (long story short from what I can understand its liver related, which makes sense from a condition I had when I was younger) and that my body doesn't bind hormones correctly. From what I could understand, it would mean that my body doesn't convert testosterone to the free T, and doesn't get rid of the high E2. Obviously there is likely a lot more at play but those are the two that I have tested my self and they are confirmed to be off balance already.

So I now have a form from him for new blood work to see what else is going on... Again, not hoping for a magic bullet, but if I can address the imbalances / tick them off it will help going in the right direction.

Will keep this thread updated as anymore info comes to light.
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Nearly 3 years later..... How are things going now?
 
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