Help with my Testosterone results

[GigGuns21]

Age: just turned 37
Test performed by Quest Diagnostics
Quest broad scale,non age specific (250-1080)
My scores:
Total:433- Scale is (250-1080)
Free:61.0-Scale is (46.0-224.0)
Bio-available: 130.8- Scale is (110.0-575.0)

Its my understandind that for someone my age(37) 700+ is average for total T and (700-1080) is optiomal.

I have evey symptom you can emagine and more; no sex drive/interest, lost 60 pds. in 9months, no energy, fatigue, irritable, insomnia, extreme muscle loss and strength, abdominal fat, not feeling like a man, no well being, enjoyment in life, etc.,etc., also has ruined my relationship and cost me my job. A shell of my former self and won't leave the house.

Thyroid and PSA test were fine as well as full metabolic panel.

Any comments in general or on my values? and where they should be for my age? Thanks guys.

 

[Ythrashin]

I think you need to jump on HRT

 

[GigGuns21]

I saw One urologist, he could have cared less about my score and bounced me because it was in the broad (250-1080) range, he didnt care regardless of my symptoms and being on the low end of my age range scale. My total:433 scale(400-1080),700 average, 700+optimal. I knew 20x more than hime when it came to aas.

 

[marine_recon]

just had my bloodwork done today. my total was 300 6 mths ago. we'll see what it is this time. im tempted just to start testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) myself. i know what your feeling gigguns, the symptoms cant be a bitch. ive been clean since 2001. ive done 4 combat tours in the marine corps. im 45 now. i thought what i was feeling was just ptsd. till i started researching bout low test levels. i hope everything works out for you. stay strong

 

[GigGuns21]

Thanks for the reply. This is definiteley no way to live and I can't take it, I get stonewalled at every turn because "your in range, 250-1080". thats bull, what about how I feel and my quality of life?, does that even matter?. That was me in my avatar when I used to be a man, my arms were 21&3/4, yesterday they measured 17.5. And of all the 20 something symptoms I have, my job and girlfriend are the worst ones.

 

[marine_recon]

i understand what your going through. just have to stay strong and keep searching for the right doc who will recognize whats going on. honestly, if i dont find one, ill just do it myself.

 

[GigGuns21]

Oh I've got that covered, locked and loaded, just trying to do it legit. Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[marine_recon]

im loaded to guns. i live in nyc, so i have an abundance of endos and urologists i can go through to get the right one. good luck and keep us posted on your progress

 

[Bast]

What they said, I would either try to get a second look from someone. Or I would get into the low side myself. Using something... maybe prop for a few weeks, go off for a while with no post cycle therapy (pct) and then doing more checks. testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in no-time.

Bummer about the job and everything. If I where feeling like you I'd put myself on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) a.s.a.p!

Good luck and keep us posted bro!

 

[GigGuns21]

Thanks guys, I'm following up on everything you both mentioned.

 

[Ythrashin]

Oh I've got that covered, locked and loaded, just trying to do it legit. Thanks for the encouragement.

Legit is the way to go....Legal and prescribed.

 

[Teutonic]

I had all the same symptoms..and like Recon I thought it was ptsd..lost an eye and had to have a knee rebuilt..ended a career..
My test was 110..my doc put me on 75 mgs of andro gel..imo..worthless.
I tried to go legit..but... Am now self medicating . My doc will do blood tests as he knows ..but he is so scared of DEA b/s he wont prescribe injections..wants me to go to a specialist..
You ll be fine..makes all the differance in my world. good luck !

 

[Codeblue]

I just had mine checked. 283.5 on a scale of 280-800.


I have been placed on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) at 200mg every 2 weeks. I'm 35ish

 

[Bast]

Just wondering, do you take youre shots at home by yourself, or do you have to go in to the doc for the trt?

 

[cpjerk]

Thanks for the reply. This is definiteley no way to live and I can't take it, I get stonewalled at every turn because "your in range, 250-1080". thats bull, what about how I feel and my quality of life?, does that even matter?. That was me in my avatar when I used to be a man, my arms were 21&3/4, yesterday they measured 17.5. And of all the 20 something symptoms I have, my job and girlfriend are the worst ones.

This is one of the reasons I feel no guilt whatsoever about taking test. Had the same response from a few doctors when I was in my early 20s and had the test levels of a senior citizen. I was able to raise them by treating my stress levels and neurotransmitters, and supplementing with Andro and some other legal supps at the time, but now in my mid-30s I'm taking medicine into my own hands. Good luck man.

 

[Codeblue]

Just wondering, do you take youre shots at home by yourself, or do you have to go in to the doc for the trt?

I shoot at home. It should be noted I have no problem augmenting the prescribed amount with a little of my own.

 

[GigGuns21]

Thanks everyone for the responses and the support, its comforting knowing that there are others who can relate and your respones keep me mentally strong.

 

[Teutonic]

I , too augment my trt,
current cycle 600 mgs test c.
600 mgs equipoise
4th week
gonna do 16
Then do 2-300 mgs tests week maintenace for 3 months.
I use hcg sparingly and aromasine 12.5 - 25 a day to check the water and gyno.
Good luck