Shortness of Breath, Hematocrit Issue?
So 2 weeks ago, I started noticing a couple times a day -- often at the gym or when biking, I felt short of breath. As of today, it is much worse. I feel like every 30 minutes or so I have to take a deep breath to "catch up", as if I can't get enough air. Even if I am just watching TV. I AM NOT PANICKING, and this is not an anxiety issue. I have been on TRT for a bit over 3 months.
I have googled it, and saw that shortness of breath is not uncommon for people following TRT, and it likely means my red blood count is too high.
So, is this the simple solution: I donate blood and then I feel ok again? How pressing is this? Should I do it tomorrow, or do I have time? Or should I get my CBC first and confirm?
Do I have to tell the people at the blood clinic that I am on HRT? (Or will that mean they won't draw?)