Recent content by bigdtv3

After joining 'ology a couple months ago, I've researched, read, studied, etc. and finally have some blood test results to ponder upon. Lipid Panel Cholesterol, Total, 222 mg/dL (100-199) Triglycerides, 87 mg/dL (0-149) HDL Cholesterol, 79 mg/dL (>39) VLDL Cholesterol, 17 mg/dL (5-40) LDL...

Greg: sounds like your Estradiol (E2) is high. That's what happens when men are administered T ONLY with no follow-up blood work. Gel is known for aromatizing into estrogen if you're not running an Aromatase inhibitor (AI) (aromatase inhibitor) as part of your protocol. You may have to...

Anything is possible, but being so young you need to evaluate all possibilities before condemning yourself to a lifetime of TRT. Many conditions have the same symptoms: sleep apnea, thyroid problems, etc. Best to consult a physician before jumping on the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)...

Hi Jows6, tried PMing you but apparently I don't have permissions to send a message. I have spent a couple of hours cruising this forum and finished reading the book I mentioned above. Ready to take the plunge (pun intended) and start feeling like myself.

railrider- I'll be the first to admit I need educating. I have ordered the book Testosterone: A Man's Guide by Nelson Vergel. Looked to be the most up-to-date publication I could find. I based my comment about vitamin D and adrenals from the anti-aging guy's website, it just seemed like he...

Big D here (yes my nickname is a joke as you'll soon see). Stats: Age - 44, Height 5'4", Weight 165, Total Test 3 years ago of 310. Training: Lifted and competed in bodybuilding from 18-20, stopped lifting for 20 years in a black hole marriage, hit the gym again in 2006 and am bigger than I...