Recent content by anderson.bos

What is SHBG? Also, I'm already taking a vit D supplment. How about the iron binding numbers? I noticed that my level's a mere one point above the cut-off point.

Megatron: Yes, I've had sleep studies done a few times in the past 13 years. Currently I have no sleep apnea. I am now taking ambien to counter some long term sleep deprivation problem (decades) of unknown etiology. The ambien does wonders...life changing. Still, I want to tackle any other...

Hello everyone, I'm back after a one month hiatus. Last time, I was here, you guys told me to post my blood work results, which I did. Then you suggested that I get new blood work done. Here's my new blood test results (Monday of this week). Can anyone see anything here that would cause me to...

I respectfully disagree. I have experience in sports writing, and I have lots of reliable info about how testosterone injections can indeed boost energy and promote success at the gym, running, athletic endeavors, etc. There is no doubt about this. My only question is whether it's worth the...

All this other stuff (that you mention) has already been investigated and is not an issue, or is not helpful. I want to take a serious look at other things now, and need to educate myself first.

Yesterday, after five or six days of vastly increased vitamin D increases -- I felt massive dry mouth and fatigue. Slept half the day. Today I'm dropping back to 1000 iu. As for sleep studies, that's all been done. Years ago, before I lost a lot of weight, I had sleep apnea. Since losing...

On the subject of body fat reduction, how might liposuction affect my energy/strength, etc? I'm talking about removing all the fat accumulation (years worth) on my midsection. Even when my weight is ideal, that accumulation of body fat is noticeable. Again, I'm talking about liposection as a...

The info I'm getting on this website is giving me pause about taking testosterone cypionate. I'm becoming more aware of the reasons why it's not advisable. That gets me thinking, however, about what else I could do to increase strength and energy at my age. People here have raised the question...

I've been prescribed 1000iu daily. About six days ago, I -- without consulting my doctor -- I increased 6000iu daily. I figured it wouldn't hurt. Since late yesterday -- and continuing all day today -- I've suddenly felt much more tired and fatigued than normal. Also, for some bizarre reason, I...

Right now, I don't know my body fat percentage. This morning I emailed my doctor and asked him how we could find out, in addition to doing new blood work. I'll let you know ASAP. Either way, I'm certain it must be high, probably 20% to 25%, at least. Curiously, how would I go about finding a...

That's excellent info. Thanks. I'm emailing my doctor again. BTW, he never mentioned anything about estradiol. I'll request that he checks that as well. Any other advice you can give?

Ten months ago, my doctor started me on vitamin D supplements. The supplements made me feel a bit better, but did nothing to increase energy or physical vigor otherwise. Right now, I still can't run a mile, or even invest myself meaningfully in physical therapy (to fix postural problem caused by...

The test dates from August 2014. I'll get a new one done. Why should I be in a fasted state? Also, for how long prior to taking the blood test should I be fasting?

To everyone: thanks for the replies. My blood work is listed below; it dates from one year ago. My body fat is higher than normal, no doubt. I've weighed as high as 270 in the distant past, although I'm down to 195 lbs now. I want to work out a lot, but I can't because I always feel weak and...

I'm new here. I don't know which forum to post my question in, so I'll start in this one. Supposedly my testosterone level is normal (695), but I'm interested in consulting with medical specialists who favor testosterone booster treatment even for men with normal T levels. I don't know how to...