TRT....How do I know if I need it?

[buildingpaul]

In need of some help guys

I am almost 37 and been on very high dosages of Valium for 11 years. I have read up so much on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) but now wondering......How do I know/find out if I will benefit from it?

Thanks in advance

 

[KaiserSose]

Talk to Chip.

 

[Mbh87]

You need to go to the doc and get some bloodwork done, that's really the only way to tell if you need testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or not

 

[buildingpaul]

If I go to my Doctors do I ask for my Testosterone levels to be checked when having a blood test?

As I live in the UK I dont know if this is covered by the NHS.

If I can get the blood test can I post the results up here and you guys can help me know if I am in need of TRT......

Thank you.

 

[TR2838]

Yes bloodwork and ween yourself off the Valium.. It's not hard.. Drop the dose down by 1/2 mg every 2 weeks.. I used to be on klonipin for 8 years.. I was at 4 mgs a day and slowly and methodically got myself down to .125 mgs and then got off at that dose.. It took about 4 1/2 months but never had withdrawals.. Cold turkey, even under doc supervision, you will withdraw for 4-6 months.. It's unnecessary to go through hell for that long.. Taper off! Then do bloodwork again bc benzos will definitely keep your testosterone level low.. Good Luck

 

[Nordic11]

If I go to my Doctors do I ask for my Testosterone levels to be checked when having a blood test?

Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and tell him you think your testosterone levels may be low. Ask him to prescribe bloodwork for T and related markers.

 

[Tide14]

Total Testosterone

Total Estrogen

TSH

CBC

CMP

PSA

SHBG

I stole Chip's list from another post. Get these and post your results. There are guys on here that know a ton and will steer you right.

 

[buildingpaul]

Thanks guys.....Great help.

I will call the Doctors in the morning.

 

[cletus5150]

Do I need TRT?
39 years old
Just got test results this morning after they were "lost" over the weekend.

Free Testosterone: 61.8 pg/ml Normal: (35-155 pg/ml)
Total Testosterone: 249 ng/dl Normal: (250-1100 ng/dl)

MY DOCTOR SAYS NO!
STEROIDOLOGY MEMBERS SAY.........................

 

[Tide14]

The more knowledgeable ones will ring in shortly but your total Test sucks. Most guys seem to feel good around 800.

 

[cletus5150]

I had to specially request the FREE test because that is the important one.

DR. would probably just given me the TOTAL if I didn't ask.
They said being just 1 under the range doesn't justify treatment.

Needless to say they don't seem very educated or comfortable with TRT.

 

[CHIP WADOWSKI]

do i need trt?
39 years old
just got test results this morning after they were "lost" over the weekend.

Free testosterone: 61.8 pg/ml normal: (35-155 pg/ml)
total testosterone: 249 ng/dl normal: (250-1100 ng/dl)

my doctor says no!
Steroidology members say.........................

i say your doctor is a fucking idiot! I mean, seriously, are you kidding? Some of my proudest moments are when those of my clients, that are m.d.'s, make that first contact with me and ask me to put them on a protocol. Those guys, and you all know who you are, are real doctors! One's that dont try to be an expert in a field that they know they are not.

Your "doctor" should have their license stripped and you sould head for the hills!

 

[buildingpaul]

Chip

If I do need testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) which AAS would you suggest?

Thanks,

Paul.

 

[Nordic11]

If I do need testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) which AAS would you suggest?

Is this a trick question?

 

[CHIP WADOWSKI]

Chip

If I do need testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) which AAS would you suggest?

Thanks,

Paul.

Hi TROLL.... BYE TROLL. ;-)

 

[buildingpaul]

No trick question mate!

If I am low on Test what would be the best AAS to use, ie....Sust, Enanthate, Tren etc etc?

I suffer from anxiety and wonder if it is due to low Test.....But some reports show AAS cab give anxiety??

 

[Packgus]

I would start off with a test cyp, Deca, and Dbol stack and see how you feel.

 

[TR2838]

I would start off with a test cyp, Deca, and Dbol stack and see how you feel.

LOL! Maybe he should throw in a gram of Tren ED while he's at it.. That should calm his nerves

 

[buildingpaul]

I would start off with a test cyp, Deca, and Dbol stack and see how you feel.

Thanks mate

I have used Dbol in the past. It raised my BP a bit which made me feel a bit more anxious. Been training for so many years I think I will respond to most things. I think a straight Test like Cyp or Enth may help......If I am low of course on my Test levels.

As for Tren....Fuck that! Seen the most chilled people get anxious off that stuff.

 

[akronica]

Do I need TRT?
39 years old
Just got test results this morning after they were "lost" over the weekend.

Free Testosterone: 61.8 pg/ml Normal: (35-155 pg/ml)
Total Testosterone: 249 ng/dl Normal: (250-1100 ng/dl)

MY DOCTOR SAYS NO!
STEROIDOLOGY MEMBERS SAY.........................

Its so unfortunate when you see shit like this when a doctor who doesn't know dick all has a say in stuff like this. Testosterone increases the wellbeing and quality of life in a person so much... even if its not off the chart low it should be addressed immediately. A GP shouldn't be able to play endocrinologist when the majority of his day is spent giving kids flu shots, writing perscriptions, and sending people to specialists.

Oh well /rantoff.