Hi everyone. It is my first post here. Great platform..very helpful..I am looking for some help as well.
My story..
Late 20's male..history of alcohool abuse for the last 2 and a half years..mostly beer( i know, is the worst..just found out...)
Stopped drinking 7 months ago when I realised I had issues with erection and basically a full blown candida overgrowth. (Prostate involved and right kidney) feeling much better on a low carb diet. Unfortunatelly I had some testicular shrinkage (ultrasound showed 13cc and 17cc) and with that camed what is considered low normal testosterone values. TT= 520ng/dl low E2 <17. ( joint pain, bone pain..):slightly elevated LH and FSH. Liver enzymes are fine 24 and 25 If I remember well.
My hair is now very dry not really growing much, morning erections are rare...lost a lot of weight..I am really skinny..
Considering that I stopped growing and that my levels shown 520 on 2 different morning blood tests..I imagine there is not much to recover ( considering the testicular shrinkage as well)
My question is...should I go on TRT..my point is..will the benefits outweight the risks?
My therapist says to go with it..either way his main concern is my addictive behaviour...if is not drinking or smoking ...then is running or work..etc..I was a marathoner till I got injured. Worked for 3 days straight till my kidneys shut down and I could not urinate.. (I know...weird childish behaviour...I am working on that with him) his main concern is that even if I feel better on therapy I will most likely kill myself with overwork..I am learning alot about addictions and how to control them...since I really don't want to abuse Trt if I start...
My post my sound confusing as my thoughts are lately..I am not looking for approval on what to do but more of a personal opinion and advice if you encountered similar cases in the past..friends..etc. I can get trt with necessary Hcg, hmg and A.I thru private route..I have 2 clinics with doctor prescribed medicine..that is my last concern (as long as they get paid..they are happy) Is my health that I am worried about..
We all make mistakes and I guess we have to stay strong..should I live my next 30 years with the risks associated with my simptoms or try to get a better life and hope for improvement on TRT( I am well aware is not a magic bulett and about all the problems might come along the way..blood donations..change doctors..etc..)
If you made it this far I would like to thank you and I am looking forward for your oppinion. Please excuse my broken english.
My story..
Late 20's male..history of alcohool abuse for the last 2 and a half years..mostly beer( i know, is the worst..just found out...)
Stopped drinking 7 months ago when I realised I had issues with erection and basically a full blown candida overgrowth. (Prostate involved and right kidney) feeling much better on a low carb diet. Unfortunatelly I had some testicular shrinkage (ultrasound showed 13cc and 17cc) and with that camed what is considered low normal testosterone values. TT= 520ng/dl low E2 <17. ( joint pain, bone pain..):slightly elevated LH and FSH. Liver enzymes are fine 24 and 25 If I remember well.
My hair is now very dry not really growing much, morning erections are rare...lost a lot of weight..I am really skinny..
Considering that I stopped growing and that my levels shown 520 on 2 different morning blood tests..I imagine there is not much to recover ( considering the testicular shrinkage as well)
My question is...should I go on TRT..my point is..will the benefits outweight the risks?
My therapist says to go with it..either way his main concern is my addictive behaviour...if is not drinking or smoking ...then is running or work..etc..I was a marathoner till I got injured. Worked for 3 days straight till my kidneys shut down and I could not urinate.. (I know...weird childish behaviour...I am working on that with him) his main concern is that even if I feel better on therapy I will most likely kill myself with overwork..I am learning alot about addictions and how to control them...since I really don't want to abuse Trt if I start...
My post my sound confusing as my thoughts are lately..I am not looking for approval on what to do but more of a personal opinion and advice if you encountered similar cases in the past..friends..etc. I can get trt with necessary Hcg, hmg and A.I thru private route..I have 2 clinics with doctor prescribed medicine..that is my last concern (as long as they get paid..they are happy) Is my health that I am worried about..
We all make mistakes and I guess we have to stay strong..should I live my next 30 years with the risks associated with my simptoms or try to get a better life and hope for improvement on TRT( I am well aware is not a magic bulett and about all the problems might come along the way..blood donations..change doctors..etc..)
If you made it this far I would like to thank you and I am looking forward for your oppinion. Please excuse my broken english.