Hi all, been checking out the forums the past few months as I've been researching starting a cycle sometimes in the near future.
But this post is unfortunately about something more important. I know it's not exactly a medical site, but any help and advice would be more than appreciated, since I've seen that some members have knowledge beyond basics. Please knowledgeable members, chime in. Might be long-ish so I can explain it.
Ok, so my younger brother is 28, diagnosed with progressive MS 4 years ago (don't get freaked out, I'm not looking for a cure for him
. About 6-7 months ago he started having issues with extreme fatigue, urinary symptoms, sex drive, said erections became rare too. The prostate and pipes were checked out, came back fine, he was prescribed Cialis and all he got was headaches and barely any change in erections, but apparently not sex drive. So, likely it's all neurological, as anything else with MS.
Recently, he explained to me that he found out how many men with MS have low-T, and after treatment many symptoms improve. After a talk with the Dr., his neuro discussed it with endo, and he was sent to do quite a few blood tests, thyroid, different vitamins, Testosterone (which as expected came back low).
So after results they talked about possibilities, HCG, and Clomid was discussed too but no Androgel. He's going back on Monday I believe, to see what they'll decide. I only wanted to get some info since that's as much as I can do for him. From reading the forums, I've learned a lot about what to do during cycles, post cycles, etc, but this is a little different.
I'm gonna ask him for the lab results when I see him in few hours, but in the meantime if anyone can suggest for the pure purposes of raising T, would HCG be the best/safest option since he's young and fertility is important if he ever gets better. I wouldn't want the Dr., to give him something not as beneficial (I know they're Dr's, but many had bad experiences with them), or any other suggestions, questions? I'll get his labs today, so that'll follow. Sorry if I didn't post in the appropriate forum, I'll move it if necessary. Thanks.
But this post is unfortunately about something more important. I know it's not exactly a medical site, but any help and advice would be more than appreciated, since I've seen that some members have knowledge beyond basics. Please knowledgeable members, chime in. Might be long-ish so I can explain it.
Ok, so my younger brother is 28, diagnosed with progressive MS 4 years ago (don't get freaked out, I'm not looking for a cure for him
. About 6-7 months ago he started having issues with extreme fatigue, urinary symptoms, sex drive, said erections became rare too. The prostate and pipes were checked out, came back fine, he was prescribed Cialis and all he got was headaches and barely any change in erections, but apparently not sex drive. So, likely it's all neurological, as anything else with MS.Recently, he explained to me that he found out how many men with MS have low-T, and after treatment many symptoms improve. After a talk with the Dr., his neuro discussed it with endo, and he was sent to do quite a few blood tests, thyroid, different vitamins, Testosterone (which as expected came back low).
So after results they talked about possibilities, HCG, and Clomid was discussed too but no Androgel. He's going back on Monday I believe, to see what they'll decide. I only wanted to get some info since that's as much as I can do for him. From reading the forums, I've learned a lot about what to do during cycles, post cycles, etc, but this is a little different.
I'm gonna ask him for the lab results when I see him in few hours, but in the meantime if anyone can suggest for the pure purposes of raising T, would HCG be the best/safest option since he's young and fertility is important if he ever gets better. I wouldn't want the Dr., to give him something not as beneficial (I know they're Dr's, but many had bad experiences with them), or any other suggestions, questions? I'll get his labs today, so that'll follow. Sorry if I didn't post in the appropriate forum, I'll move it if necessary. Thanks.
