Blood test taking forever - rant

[Frustrated1]

I had all the blood work drawn early Saturday morning at LabCorp. This is the last thing that I need before going with Chip. Arggggg, the results are still not in yet. I don't remember it taking so long the last 2 times I had it done. Christmas I can wait for, but feeling 100% better. Well lets just say I can't wait.

How long does the test normally take? Last time I didn't have e1,e2,e3, total e, or shbg done.

 

[Misc]

ive used them thru my doc and going there myself. its always taken only a few days at he most. think the longest i waited was 4 days. fastest was like 2 days. you should prob have your results soon. also keep in mind its around the holidays so people tend to take off from work.

 

[MoparMuscle]

What's the rush. It will happen.

 

[Frustrated1]

The short answer is I feel like shit. Low T, and high estrogen wreaks havoc on a guy.

My neurosergeon and PCP want me to be under the care of a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) specialist which doesn't exist in this area. They both said that I will feel so much better. And I'm not on anything yet. I have the previous T test results (288) and other stuff, but not the e1,e2, or e3 yet. Although I know my estrogen is high because at times I get sensitive nipples, cry watching movies, etc. I'm also get moody. I'm not a fat ass, I've always been slender, but that is rapidly changing. So for now I just put up with it, and do my best to exercise, eat somewhat healthy, etc. even though I feel like a zombie.

 

[MoparMuscle]

Lol I have been known to get wet eyes at a movie.

Last time I did blood work it took about 2 full weeks. Once you start testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) expect it to take about 5 weeks to fully "kick in" and a few months to get setup perfect for you (if you are using Chips Drs they are pretty good, I was happy with it).

Have a merry Christmas.

 

[Frustrated1]

Thanks Mopar,
I get teary eyed at most movies, way more than my wife. I try to think of something else and look away before anything mushy happens. Sucks, and is embarassing. About a year ago, my wife even asked me what my problem was.

I know it will take a few weeks to get fully dialed in, but I'm willing to bet that I have been so bad for so long, I really don't think I know what it feels like to be "normal". So any improvement will be AWESOME. And every day a little better until I'm dialed in. How sweet is that? And yes, I'm absolutely going with Chip and his Dr's, I'm taking everybodies word that he's the best This is why I I'm so anxious.

 

[cjw2021]

That's how I gauge if my estrogen is too high..if I cry at movies. hahaha. Luckily I haven't done that since I got on my AI.

 

[Hawgslayer]

Relax bro,

HRT is not about instant gratification. You will get there and I know the aniety that comes with aiting these things out. You will be fine, just relax and enjoy the holidays. Then get ready to get your life back on track and beyond!

 

[Frustrated1]

I went to the PCP to see if they could find out if the tests are done yet. They called LabCorp, and they said that they were supposed to be done today. So I'm hoping they'll be done tomorrow, but doubt that Chip or his Dr.'s will be available until next week sometime. So I'm chillin as much as possible, dreaming of what it might feel like to be normal. I also try to stay positive, but I'm so tired, I try to hide it, and look chipper. I slept for 10 hrs last night, woke up and felt pretty good for me. When my wife saw me 4 hrs later she asked if I was alright, she says I look very tired, and look like hell.

But we're having a large family at our house Saturday, and that'll be a lot of fun.

 

[Hardtimes]

Just think of how "buzzed" you are going to feel, for example, you wait what seems like forever, but in reality is not, to get started, then those 8 hours on the day of delivery, when you receive your package o hope, all that waiting and tension is just instantly GONE. It feels so gooood, there is a point of the wait game, without it, there would be no release. That gratification on that euphoric feeling of getting started is temporary, but holds you over and gives you the motivation to benefit your physical self and instill hop in your mind, until the real aspects of it take effect.

 

[Frustrated1]

I have a 3 page preliminary from Friday which includes everything except e1,e2,e3, and shbg. Still waiting for those tests to finish. So this must be the longest wait for blood work in history. LOL

Thanks for the posts, I'm really looking forward to getting back on track.

 

[CHIP WADOWSKI]

i have a 3 page preliminary from friday which includes everything except e1,e2,e3, and shbg. Still waiting for those tests to finish. So this must be the longest wait for blood work in history. Lol

thanks for the posts, i'm really looking forward to getting back on track.

did you get it from your gp? Cause there is no way that maximus has ever taken this long on results. I'd light a fife under his/her ass bro!

 

[MoparMuscle]

Sweet dude. How'd it look?

 

[Frustrated1]

I did the test directly at LabCorp. My GP would have been 2-3 days. I'm guessing that the holidays is causing low staffing.

Unfortunately total T and free T weren't rerun. So far everything else looks OK, but I'm not Chip or his group of expert Dr.'s, but my PCP will be faxing the info to Chip as soon as they get the rest of the results. They do show a Total E which was only 58 pg/ml. I was shocked about that one. Does E move around a lot?

WBC 5.0
RBC 5.16
glucose 99
Creatinine 1.09
eGFR 81
TSH 1.610
PSA .4
Total Estrogen's 58
Estriol <0.3
and tons of more stuff.

Wait, it also states a comprehensive Metabolic Panel (14), Test Code #322000 has been assigned. Sounds like T might be in there.

 

[MoparMuscle]

Looks good. RBC is high, time to donate blood.

Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Frustrated1]

Thanks for the heads up Mopar. I'll make a point to donate the next drive I see. I'm a little shocked at that number though, because I've been giving a lot of blood for this blood work. Like 28 big vials of it in the last 3 months.

Blood work done today at 12:38pm. Yikes what a long wait.

Here's an odd one for ya. My E2 was only at 16. So for me low T and E2 at 16 still makes me a cry baby. Really odd.

So I called Chip, left a message, and left an email. I can't wait, hopefully he can get to me soon. He's probably pounding some chick. LOL

 

[MoparMuscle]

Lol maybe your just a really nice guy, girls like a sensitive dude (just not too sensitive).

Glad everything's working out. Chip is great. Ya donate