These are my symptoms, I could use some advice

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chickenandrice

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Hi I am turning 21 in December. I have not used Anabolics at this point in my life however, I got my test levels checked about 2 years ago and it came back as 181/ngdl. My doctor refused to do anything saying that it was normal, and I accepted his decision. For the past 8 months or so I have been suffering from panic attacks, excessive sweating hands & feet, lack motivation, constipation, unable to focus, irritable, lack appetite, lack sex drive, unable to hold firm erection, and sensitive nipples. Overall I feel like shit 9 times out of 10. I do have my good days but they are few and short lived. The sensitive nipple part is what made me come on the forum because a light bulb went off in my head thinking that it could be high estrogen. At times they get so sensitive that my t-shirt feels like it has a razor blade in it as it moves across that area. I do not have "gyno" as in a lump, I do have puffy nipples though. If these symptoms ring a bell to any of you guys, please let me know. Thanks

My stats are:
6"1 200lbs
15%bf
405x1 deadlift
135x5 standing BB press
Bench Press N/A I only use dumbells
Squat is N/A because I dislocated my shoulder and can't get it into position. I can leg press 16 45lb plates + weight of machine for sets of 10.
I have been training for 4 years, and got most of my gains within my first year, but now it seems like it is small strength gains with lots of fat gain. I follow IIFYM and do track my calories.
 
hi.. did you go to a gp for your initial tests??

what you need to do is go to an endo specializing in HRT... your gp will brush you off

also, when you took that test.. was it in a fasted state first thing in the morning?
 
hi.. did you go to a gp for your initial tests??

what you need to do is go to an endo specializing in HRT... your gp will brush you off

also, when you took that test.. was it in a fasted state first thing in the morning?
 
You need to get new blood work. Otherwise we will be guessing just like you.

Go to Private MD - Buy Lab Tests Online and get the Hormone Panel for Males. You may also want to consider adding in Prolactin and Vitamin D to that panel as well.

We can help you interpret your blood work results once they come in.

Make sure to have the blood drawn first thing in the morning.

Also, let us know what your diet looks like. And how much sleep are you getting on average?
 
Thank you for the quick reply. I live in Canada and unfortunately an individual cannot walk in off the street and speak to an Endo, you must have a doctor's request. When I took the test it was early in the morning and I was fasted. I am very frustrated with my doctor at this point in time, and I have made another appointment with him on Friday. I have made a detailed list of my symptoms and will show him, and hopefully he will act because its getting to the point where when I have these "panic attacks" I get very disturbing thoughts because most days seem to be like a losing battle.




Also is that private lab available in Canada?
 
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chickenandrice said:
Thank you for the quick reply. I live in Canada and unfortunately an individual cannot walk in off the street and speak to an Endo, you must have a doctor's request. When I took the test it was early in the morning and I was fasted. I am very frustrated with my doctor at this point in time, and I have made another appointment with him on Friday. I have made a detailed list of my symptoms and will show him, and hopefully he will act because its getting to the point where when I have these "panic attacks" I get very disturbing thoughts because most days seem to be like a losing battle.
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you need to tell your doc you want to see a specialist... and that he is not the expert on hormones.. he knows that
 
chickenandrice said:
Thank you for the quick reply. I live in Canada and unfortunately an individual cannot walk in off the street and speak to an Endo, you must have a doctor's request. When I took the test it was early in the morning and I was fasted. I am very frustrated with my doctor at this point in time, and I have made another appointment with him on Friday. I have made a detailed list of my symptoms and will show him, and hopefully he will act because its getting to the point where when I have these "panic attacks" I get very disturbing thoughts because most days seem to be like a losing battle.
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you need to tell your doc you want to see a specialist... and that he is not the expert on hormones.. he knows that
 
3J said:
hi.. did you go to a gp for your initial tests??

what you need to do is go to an endo specializing in HRT... your gp will brush you off

also, when you took that test.. was it in a fasted state first thing in the morning?
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This^^^^

go to an endo
 
It sure sounds like you have low test and/or high estrogen. However, I haven't seen many people with low test that can deadlift 405. That being said, as said above see an endo. get blood work done. Or get your blood work done through privatemdlabs, then once you actually have some confirmation request to see an endo.
 
Havasu said:
It sure sounds like you have low test and/or high estrogen. However, I haven't seen many people with low test that can deadlift 405. That being said, as said above see an endo. get blood work done. Or get your blood work done through privatemdlabs, then once you actually have some confirmation request to see an endo.
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This seems to be the problem and why I believe my doc doesn't take it seriously. I've lifted hard for 4 years and it shows a little, and I think my doc expects someone with low T to be some 150lber with a beer belly and boobs. However, I have no facial hair, no body hair, besides some under my arms and in the groin area. Before I started lifting I was 16ish 6"1 135lbs with a belly and love handles (I don't even know hows its possible to have love handles at 135lbs at 6"1, and I still have the same love handles and lower ab fat).
 
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chickenandrice said:
This seems to be the problem and why I believe my doc doesn't take it seriously. I've lifted hard for 4 years and it shows a little, and I think my doc expects someone with low T to be some 150lber with a beer belly and boobs. However, I have no facial hair, no body hair, besides some under my arms and in the groin area. Before I started lifting I was 16ish 6"1 135lbs with a belly and love handles (I don't even know hows its possible to have love handles at 135lbs at 6"1, and I still have the same love handles and lower ab fat).
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Doctors like this just shit me. Go in and get a referral for an endo, and don't take no for an anwser. If he refuses you go find a new doctor thats willing to help and look after your health.

On another note, facial/body hair is mostly genetic. Androgenic activity does play a role but ultimately determined by genetics. You could give Minoxidil a run if you really want your beard/body hair brought out.
 
The endos in Canada from experience and many friends seem to be hopeless. Almost worse then a GP. Best bet is a sports physician. They understand this quite well. Or an hrt clinic.
 
RR88 said:
The endos in Canada from experience and many friends seem to be hopeless. Almost worse then a GP. Best bet is a sports physician. They understand this quite well. Or an hrt clinic.
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Yup, I'm almost to the point of doing my own trt with 200mg/week of cyp with .25mg of arimadex every 2 or 3 days.
 
Just got back from the doc and he prescribed me zoloft. I found an HRT clinic around my area and will be booking a consultation with them. It takes roughly 6 weeks to get in so I will take zoloft to hopefully help with the panic attacks. Doc wants me to get my thyroid tested and refused to test me for e2 and testosterone. He said that my symptoms do not correlate to hormone imbalance?
 
chickenandrice said:
Just got back from the doc and he prescribed me zoloft. I found an HRT clinic around my area and will be booking a consultation with them. It takes roughly 6 weeks to get in so I will take zoloft to hopefully help with the panic attacks. Doc wants me to get my thyroid tested and refused to test me for e2 and testosterone. He said that my symptoms do not correlate to hormone imbalance?
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Get your own blood work. See my signature below. Post it here and we can help you interpret it.
 
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