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DeeJay7211
For some reason i keep getting blocked by the spam filter....
I was trying to post comments in ur actual response. I guess i do not have enuff posts to do that yet. kept getting SPAM filter for some reason. Yeah, I believe you need 50 posts before that can happen. Either way, hang around awhile, and you will have more access, including PM's.
First and foremost, I really appreciate ur response vett! I kinda thought that there might be many different roads to travel down. You're quite welcome. As I always try to tell new HRT patients, "Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run. There's still time to change the road you're on." ---Feel like it could be in a song!
Let me back up, over a month or so ago, yes, i was getting it from all directions that i need to get healthier. Through my 30's I was a picture of health, typical gym rat spending way too many hours training. Not so much last 10yrs obviously. So i have embarked on a new journey to get back to where i was and even better it. I'm committed, dedicated and willing to put the work in. In fact, i have already lost 14lbs this first month. Mountain biking (up to 13miles), fasted cardio on elliptical 3-5 days/wk, and lifting. Not going to gym, i have 1lb -100lb dumbells, good incline/decline bench. Started out lifting light - med so tendons won't get damaged. However, this week will be my first heavy week. Excellent!! This will be a great journey for you! I can somewhat relate, as I got out of condition in my 30's. The long and short of it, I'm stronger for the most part than at any stage of my life. I appreciate it more, as I have had to put a tremendous amount of time into getting myself to this point; factoring hormonal, physical, and even enhancing the mental aspect. When you achieve your goal(s) at this stage of life, you will cherish the victory like no other, and I can assure you that you will not look back, or ever go back!
I have already started a nutrition forum entry w/ pics and waiting on GBrice and others to comment. Your right, i'm astounded that i can have access to wealth of knowledge at my fingertips. Had no idea this site existed until last week. GBrice is as good as they come!! Another key member is this area would be 405. Now there's a guy who was also up there in BF, now he's hanging in the single digits. Geezus, I'm sitting at 13%-14%, and he surpassed me big time. Just more motivation for me to step up my game. In your case, get it down the 20's, then make some new goals to takeit to the next level. You've been there before in your younger days, so your body will adapt nicely. You could eventually be one of the best transformations this site has seen!! Wouldn't that be cool!
One of my goals is to dump all my Rx's. Amen brother!! And most of the ones you're on are probably cardiovascular related, so the need for them will be remedied as your successful journey continues. With what you've lost already (and what you've gained), this could really be a breakout year for you!!
Will have dr provide lab orders for E2 sensitive, TIBC and B12. I often wondered whether or not i have a hiatal hernia. Not to get off on this, but does DIM work as opposed to anastrozole? I'm not going to dis the dim, but IMO, if you need to control estrogen, then go with a proven compound that's a Aromatization Inhibitor; Anastrozole/Arimidex being very effective (I believe around the 80 to 82% range of effectiveness on estrogen), and very easy to incorporate and manage with your protocol. Let's see your labs before really talking any protocols. Even if it's "high", we don't need to crash it down right away. If it takes a month or two to dial down, so be it. It will be best to slowly introduce your body to this anyway, then titrate accordingly to the appropriate and effective dosage.
I joined a dna website couple yrs ago. One thing it came back with is that I too am a HEMO carrier. So very surprised about LOW Ferritin??? I have researched anemia, i just do not feel like that is me. Maybe i'm missing something... My AST/ALT are usually always elevated on tests. Not sure what to think about my Low CHOL. Did some research, and it does not paint a pretty picture, ie., suicide, violent behavior, strorkes, heartattacks, bi polarism, and other mental conditions as i get older. So if one wanted to raise his CHOL, how would one do it? I have had 10yrs of burgers and fries, that certainly did not raise it! On the hemo carrier subject ... presumed they did a liver biopsy to discover this? Unless there's a confirmed family member, it's the only way to know for sure. Yeah, it's kind of odd with everything being so low, definitely liver attributed. Cholesterol is needed at some level, and plays a big role with the production of pregnenolone, which is where it all starts. That probably explains your low DHEA, as Preg is a precursor for it, and Chol is the precursor for Preg.
In later yrs have not really beenmuch of a drinker. I do love a few glasses of red wine every once in a while, but have dropped that for now. Earlier yrs different story... You and me both! I think that's a big part where the hormonal train got derailed in my late 30's. Besides the one proverbial glass of wine at the holidays, alcohol and me parted ways along time ago!
Just started taking zinc, copper, coq10, iodoral, multi, iron, DIM, dhea (not micronized), D3, C, fish oil, and others... Have been for couple wks, feel much better.... Yeah, on the DHEA, get the micronized, or better in your case, get Keto 7. I've been on Keto 7 for six months or better, and my levels have sustained at the 275 level, which was equal to the compounding creams. I didn't do well with the creams (just how I felt), and I don't see that with Keto 7. The big benefit, you won't have to worry about Keto 7 screwing with your E2 levels, as it won't convert to either testosterone or E2. This might be beneficial as you try to get a handle on your program early on. Many other benefits associated with it, just read up on it ...
I will get some Preg as well. How about progesterone and DHT? No need for either of these at this time. We don't want your prolactin going any higher than it already is. Let's see how your body metabolizes for awhile, which will probably include some increased DHT in the conversion process.
With regard to my LH, doc never mentioned anything about it. At time, was going to Low T Ctr, took quick test, came back at 149, doc gave me 200mg shot on the spot and said cya next week... Knowing what little i know now, i wish that i would have pursued this further. Yeah, this was a "miss" on your doctor's part, but most of the GP's don't really have a handle on what to really look for with the diagnosis. I'm stabbing on it, but due to the serum level of where it was at (very, very low), and your LH was in the 8's, it's aiming towards primary hypogonadism, which means your testosterone failure is at the testicular level, not the pituitary. The pituitary obviously didn't have a problem producing LH, which is evident from your labs. Serum levels on primary patients are also (from an observation) noticeably lower than secondary diagnosed patients. With that said, I think it warrants further investigation from your physician, OR, a qualified physician that can offer an additional examination. You just want to rule out that you don't have any tumors, cysts, or pathologies that could cause further complications.
Vett, thanks again for helping me out...
