18 Y/O ~ People telling me I need to get on. Educate me.

[Longevity.Fitness]

First things first I don't want to get on but people are trying to tell me I should.

My stats

Im 18
6'0
67kg
Working out for 6 years
Training for 4.

Anyway for the last two years I have been living in a mental fog, just existing and I was wondering why I felt so shit so I got every test in the book done. Found out my test levels were beyond low 334 ng/dl. My doctor said I was fine but I everyone I have spoken to and told are questioning how I'm alive. I feel fine. Well I feel normal, I always feel tired and lethargic and just want to give up. But I thought that was growing up so I have kind of pushed it away as normal feeling. Anyway I have been reading up on low test levels and apparently the national standards are BS and you will feel shit if you are less then 500 and will feel horrible if less then 400.'

So what I was wondering if it is worth looking into TRT or just wait a couple years and then blast/cruise till I die.

Staying like this is not an option. I literally feel useless everyday and I can sometimes push it away and "get through the day" but I feel like a shell walking around. It feels like HRT/TRT are my only hope.

The only people that understand are some mates who use AAS and says that's exactly how they feel when they didn't use Pct's.

****For full disclosure I did 3 cycles of Ostarine from the ages of 15-17 0.7m; and 1.0ml and 1.0ml no tapering and no pct.
That is what I believe has fucked up my test levels and my life. yes I knew how stupid I was yes I regret it but I was a kid and we all make mistakes.

I just want to feel happiness again. Please guide me.

*EDIT please delete my old thread was in wrong section**

 

[tbonexl]

Self prescribing test is not the way to go. Way more to it then pinning test. I would get a second, third, fourth, etc.. opinion to see what's really going on.

 

[Longevity.Fitness]

Self prescribing test is not the way to go. Way more to it then pinning test. I would get a second, third, fourth, etc.. opinion to see what's really going on.

Of course, I have only had two test and both were in the 300-350 range. Trying to get some piece of mind, if something like this has happened to anyone else and how they dealt with it.

 

[PrinceDianabol]

You should really look at restart protocols before jumping in to TRT. You may be able to recover your natural test production. TRT should always be last resort.

 

[Longevity.Fitness]

You should really look at restart protocols before jumping in to TRT. You may be able to recover your natural test production. TRT should always be last resort.

Thank you! any guidance is appreciated as I have no one to talk to besides heavy gear users and I believe I won't get a beneficial answer from them.

 

[Onk]

Sorry but i can't get past the 18 years old, working out for 6 years comment. Makes me lol.

 

[Longevity.Fitness]

Sorry but i can't get past the 18 years old, working out for 6 years comment. Makes me lol.

Both my parents were professional natural bodybuilders. I started all sport at the age of 5. Was training 4 days a week by 11. Played state grade cricket and hockey my whole life. Very sport orientated family. That is why I can't talk to them about my situation as I would have to bring up my past androgen use. I don't see how it is funny none the less, have you not seen those Russian gymnasts at like the age of 5, they're shredded!

 

[PrinceDianabol]

Thank you! any guidance is appreciated as I have no one to talk to besides heavy gear users and I believe I won't get a beneficial answer from them.

We really need full blood work. Total test is only one factor amongst many. Did you get LH, FSH, e2 etc.?

Depends where the problem lies what kind of restart is worth trying.

 

[Longevity.Fitness]

We really need full blood work. Total test is only one factor amongst many. Did you get LH, FSH, e2 etc.?

Depends where the problem lies what kind of restart is worth trying.

My doctor refuses to give me full bloods. He says he won't do it unless there is an underlying factor. His words to me were "Until your levels fall below the recommendations I can't recommend you for a full blood analysis"
Is there any home kits you can get and then post your blood to a lab?
I'm seriously at my wits end, I have no one to talk to and all I'm getting told by doctors is I'm normal and I seem fine. I may look fine but I feel numb inside, I can't explain it unless you're in my head.

Thank you to everyone and their input, means a lot to have someone to talk to.

 

[halfwit]

Privatemdlabs.com or labsmd.com. You make an appointment with a lab near you and get results in a few days emailed to you. You want the female hormone panel (menopause), as it covers everything you need minus thyroid and prolactin - which I wouldn't worry about yet.

Best of luck.

 

[Longevity.Fitness]

Privatemdlabs.com or labsmd.com. You make an appointment with a lab near you and get results in a few days emailed to you. You want the female hormone panel (menopause), as it covers everything you need minus thyroid and prolactin - which I wouldn't worry about yet.

Best of luck.

I live in Australia, does that make a difference?

Thankyou very much for your contribution.

 

[Megatron28]

I live in Australia, does that make a difference?

Thankyou very much for your contribution.

That service doesn't cover Australia. Sorry. But your beat bet may be in finding a more cooperative doctor. One that serves his patients. You could offer to pay out of pocket if that is one of their concerns.

 

[halfwit]

What the decepticon said. We have several Aussie members too, maybe one of them can recommend something for you.

 

[Longevity.Fitness]

That service doesn't cover Australia. Sorry. But your beat bet may be in finding a more cooperative doctor. One that serves his patients. You could offer to pay out of pocket if that is one of their concerns.

Thanks guys I appreciate it. From your experience, should I be honest with my doctor? Should I explain my past usage?

 

[Megatron28]

Thanks guys I appreciate it. From your experience, should I be honest with my doctor? Should I explain my past usage?

Nope!!!!

 

[Longevity.Fitness]

Nope!!!!

You think an endocrinologist would be more understanding?

 

[Onk]

Depending where you are there are private pathologists everywhere.

Douglas hanly moirs are everywhere in sydney.

Otherwise google your local one and pay out of pocket. Costs like 50 bucks max.

I get results mailed to me and received a week later

 

[Onk]

Prince and I are your resident aussies. Feel free to PM us if you need any local info. No sources but.

 

[Megatron28]

You think an endocrinologist would be more understanding?

No. Less understanding actually. Don't disclose. Period.

 

[inhaus]

just my opinion, at that level most doctors aren't gonna help you... they'll say it's low normal and move you along. I'm in my 20's and my doc put me on after the first appointment but I was 160ng/dl. you're young and in the eyes of the medical community you aren't THAT low.