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That was the lab that had the "normal" range, not the doctor. But the doctor said my results of 385 and 10.09 were normal. I agree for my age I should be 500-600 and 25-30. She didn't call back today so I am going to try and touch base with her tomorrow.

Just curious if you can elaborate? Some studies I have read say free is more important as it is the only test not bound, so it is "available". Just trying to learn.

It's not just energy, it's also focus and memory. And the big two are irritability and anxiety. Things happen and I get stressed like it's the end of the world, 3+ years ago I would have stayed calm and thought through figuring it out. I used to be a "happy go lucky" guy and now I am just...

Did you mean LH and FSH?

Thanks for the tips. I may use privatelabmd to get some more comprehensive blood work done for the items you mentioned(local is very expensive!). And of course get my doctor's opinion. I don't want to feel like I am 20, but I want to feel better.

I'll mention this to the doc as well. She did a "metabolic panel" and I am not sure what all that includes. Everything was well within normal except my cholesterol and test from the tests she had done.

I'm 40, 5' 9" and 170lbs. Diet is decent but changing to a low fat, high fiber diet as my cholesterol was also a bit high. Non-smoker, occasional drinker that has 2-3 cups of coffee in the morning. I've never been a big guy but used to be a beast for my size in the gym. Over the last couple...

TRT advice First post after doing a search and reading a lot of threads. I had blood work done 2 weeks ago and my total test was 385 ng/dl and my free test was 10.09 pg/ml. The doctor's assistant called and said I was "normal". After seeing the actual paperwork their lab says normal is...