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**rebel70** · 02-04-2011, 03:52 PM

Do you let people know your on HRT? Or just keep to yourself an immediate family?
I had my appendix rupture this week and did not mention it at the er.Not sure if it just slipped my mind or not.Just wondering how the docs might take it or people in general.

**The Toad** · 02-04-2011, 04:50 PM

I would tell medical types, if they needed to know. Other than that only my wife knows.

**zaggahamma** · 02-04-2011, 04:53 PM

i usually tell doctors that are working on me everything. That type of question should be asked in privacy not out in the waiting room/lobby/etc.

**Shol'va** · 02-04-2011, 05:54 PM

and if you go to the gym, it's best to not let it get around otherwise you will be pestered for any extra that you may have.

**JohnnyVegas** · 02-04-2011, 06:09 PM

I don't tell anyone. The other day I saw two friends that I only see every few years because they live out of state. I walked up to one, said his name and stuck out my hand. He looked at me a little shocked. I thought I just snuck up on him and he was surprised. Then the other guy turned around with the same look and said "when did you get all jacked?" The other nodded in agreement. I don't remember what I looked like the last time I saw them, but I just said "my back finally healed up enough for me to get back to the gym."

I have put on 13 pounds of muscle and lost a little fat since starting TRT a few months ago and more people are commenting. No way I am going to try and explain something they will simplify into "oh, you are taking steroids , that explains it."

**zaggahamma** · 02-04-2011, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by JohnnyVegas

I don't tell anyone. The other day I saw two friends that I only see every few years because they live out of state. I walked up to one, said his name and stuck out my hand. He looked at me a little shocked. I thought I just snuck up on him and he was surprised. Then the other guy turned around with the same look and said "when did you get all jacked?" The other nodded in agreement. I don't remember what I looked like the last time I saw them, but I just said "my back finally healed up enough for me to get back to the gym."

I have put on 13 pounds of muscle and lost a little fat since starting TRT a few months ago and more people are commenting. No way I am going to try and explain something they will simplify into "oh, you are taking steroids, that explains it."

agree even though it wouldnt have happened for me without the test it still takes the dedication in the gym as well but like u said the stigma test has will outweigh your hardwork

**SlimmerMe** · 02-04-2011, 06:53 PM

Told 2 people. One who was on bhrt herself and the other a best friend. Did not want to hear comments from the p-nut gallery. And as I mentioned in another post: one of my unaware friends after a "cat" fight told me I had been aggressive this summer; this would have turned into another cat fight had she known.

Only told docs when they asked the question: "any changes in medication since your last visit?"

Most people are not up to speed on this. If someone is VERY curious then I will I discuss it. Since going cold turkey, I have disclosed to a couple more people but they were interested in bhrt which led me to disclose my experience.

**arizona32** · 02-04-2011, 07:28 PM

Unfortunately, test has a stigma to it, so although I would like to be more open about it, I'm not. Only told my wife, parents, sister, and made it clear I didn't want word to get out. True what you said about the gym. Some of my friends have actually asked if I'm taking steroids . Although TRT helps, for me the diet and hard work go a lot further. Unfortunately the TRT acne I can't seem to shake probably doesn't help the steroid suspicion.

**flatscat** · 02-05-2011, 08:39 AM

Bro, I wouldn't. I had an old friend who needed help and got on trt after I recommended my doc to him. He ended up telling all our common friends about it. It is now a huge discussion everytime we all get together - I have to defend and explain the difference between trt and doing cycles. It is a really bad deal.

**APIs** · 02-08-2011, 10:51 AM

I admit nothing except for hard-training. The only people that know are my significant other & TRT Doc. Also, I would only disclose this to other medical professionals where its warranted like an ER visit. For example, a foot doctor or dentist does not need to know that I'm on TRT. IMO, there is no benefit whatsoever in disclosing this to anyone.

Do I get asked a lot of questions? Sure, but let's face it. People will use such info to both their advantage & amusement. Nothing good can come from that...

**flatscat** · 02-08-2011, 10:58 AM

It's a sad deal. There is NOTHING wrong with what we are doing. It is prolly that the ***holes that make a big deal about it don't have the balls to admit they need it, or their old lady won't LET them. Makes me want to go on a rage or somtin....

**APIs** · 02-08-2011, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by flatscat

Bro, I wouldn't. I had an old friend who needed help and got on trt after I recommended my doc to him. He ended up telling all our common friends about it. It is now a huge discussion everytime we all get together - I have to defend and explain the difference between trt and doing cycles. It is a really bad deal.

Exactly what I was mentioning. What a nightmare. Sorry to hear....

**flatscat** · 02-08-2011, 11:23 AM

No worries, they are all a bunch of weak tits anyway. They need to be put out to pasture in their forties, but not me....

Jus sayin.

**The Toad** · 02-08-2011, 12:33 PM

I agree Flats, I see these guys that are my age (48) or close acting like they're elderly. I was talking to a friend the other day who is 43 and told him it was deadlift day, he goes on and on about how he is too old to do deadlifts or any lifting besides very light toning. I plan on going strong as long as I can.

**bass** · 02-08-2011, 01:40 PM

its no big deal to me! i don't care who knows! let them talk, who cares!

**RaginCajun** · 02-08-2011, 02:38 PM

i agree with bass on this one. and has anyone been watching TV lately? the low T commercials? it is in mainstream media and in the next ten years, i would think that more males will look to this therapy as a woman does her post-menopause therapy. its the same thing! people never question women when the have to go to the OBGYN!!!!

**flatscat** · 02-08-2011, 05:05 PM

It is not mainstream yet, and I really dont care either, but the conversations can only be avoided now by dismissing those who are idiots which I am doing one by one. I'm just saying why go through the trouble - unless you are looking for it.

**rebel70** · 02-08-2011, 06:29 PM

My main concern would be work.I'm not sure how upper management would react.So for now It stays as a guarded secret known to only a few.

**zaggahamma** · 02-08-2011, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by rebel70

My main concern would be work.I'm not sure how upper management would react.So for now It stays as a guarded secret known to only a few.

work would NOT be a place to talk about this...i had a boss ask me that shiat before and i told him i do NOTHING illegal and i dont like being asked based on appearance

**rebel70** · 02-08-2011, 07:54 PM

If asked it would not be lying.I am legally prescribed.So I will go with the I'm doing nothing illegal.

**flatscat** · 02-08-2011, 08:29 PM

Which is the ONLY reason I am happy about paying cash for my visits and scripts....no big brother involved!

**sirupate** · 02-09-2011, 11:39 AM

Only my wife, primary care physician and my endo know...or need to know. Don't think my teen sons even know this about me (yet). Maybe as has been mentioned for an ER visit. My dentist doesn't need to know in my opinion. I agree that there can be a stigma to anything testosterone and that there isn't enough knowledge out there among the general public about TRT yet. Bodybuilders and sports figures who are in the spotlight about testosterone abuse help to ruin things for those of us who need supplementation for medical reasons.

sirp

**bass** · 02-09-2011, 03:12 PM

of course I'm not suggesting to make it known to anyone you bump into, i just don't care if they know! and i don't mind helping others who might be a candidate for TRT to improve their quality of life! this way we can make the public aware of its benefits rather than the abuse that is overwhelmingly reported by the media!

**optionsdude** · 02-09-2011, 03:30 PM

Only my wife knows and one of my best friends who recommended looking into an HRT clinic. And as many have mentioned most people have a negative view on steroids . Being winter I am not strutting around in a tank top so the only thing most of my co-workers and family notice is that I have lost weight and that I look great. That really makes my day.

**vvnapoli** · 02-10-2011, 12:01 AM

I'm actually pretty open about it... I wish I knew about it when I starting feeling like crap, so I could've gotten tested earlier! So when anyone tells me they're rundown, don't sleep as well, no ambition, or any of the other symptoms I've had, I share the info and tell em what a difference it made in my life and to go get tested! I get the occasional ribbing at work from a couple of the guys, but I can take it.

**JohnnyVegas** · 02-10-2011, 12:08 AM

If anyone asked if I was doing steroids I would say no. I feel like "steroids" is more than a description for artificial testosterone , it is a description of high doses of testosterone. I don't want to explain that "yeah, they are kinda steroids, but one third the dose of a small cycle." Better to just say "no". Although at the house it started to refer to them as "the drugs" or "TRT" and we have started referring to them as the steroids. Especially since I am putting on some size.

**sirupate** · 02-10-2011, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by vvnapoli

I'm actually pretty open about it... I wish I knew about it when I starting feeling like crap, so I could've gotten tested earlier! So when anyone tells me they're rundown, don't sleep as well, no ambition, or any of the other symptoms I've had, I share the info and tell em what a difference it made in my life and to go get tested! I get the occasional ribbing at work from a couple of the guys, but I can take it.

I agree. Wish I had known earlier. I probably felt like "crap" for 6-8 years and didn't know it. My wife sort of noticed, but didn't know why or what could be done about it. The low-T commercial is going to help a lot of guys...raise some awareness. There is no good reason to go around feeling like crap during your mid-life.

Jeff