energizer bunny blood test results (help me understand)

[energizer bunny]

ok got my blood test results in today from my docs.

Bone profile
normal no action necessary
serum calcium 2.30mmol/L (2.12-2.60)
corrected serum calcium level 2.28mmol/L (2.20-2.60
serum inorganic phosphate 1.02mmol/L (0.80-1.50)

Urea and electrolytes
normal no action necessary
serum sodium 145mm0l/L (133-146)
serum potassium 4.4mmol/L (3.5-5.3)
serum urea level 5.9mmol/L (2.5-7.8)
serum creatinine 71mmol/L (70-110)

Liver function test
not normal but no action necessary
serum total protein 71g/l (60-80)
serum albumin 49g/l (35-50)
serum total bilirubin level 16umol/L (<21)
alk phos 66u/l (30-130)
serum ALT level 42u/l (<40)

serum lipids
normal no action necessary
serum cholesterol 4.5mmol/L (no ref range)
serum triglycerides 0.6mmol/L (0.5-1.7)
serum HDL level 1.4mmol/L (1-1.5)
total cholesterol:HDL ratio 3.2
non HDL cholesterol level 3.1mmol/L

serum TSH level 2.27mu/L (0.3-4.7)
normal no action necessary

serum testosterone 10.0nmol/L (9-25)
normal no action required

FBC
not normal but no action necessary
eosinophil count 0.01 10*9/L (0.04-0.40)
Haematocrit 0.397 L/L (0.400-0.500)
HB 132.0g/L (130-180)
lymphocyte count 2.28 10*9L (1.00-4.50)
MCH 32.0pg (27.0-34.0)
MCV 96.4fl (83.0-101.0)
monocyte count 0.49 10*9/L (0.20-0.80)
neutrophil count 2.88 10*9/L (2.00-7.00)
platelet count 211 10*9/L (150-450)
RBCs 4.12 10*12/L(4.50-5.50)
WBCs 0.01 10*9/L (4.00-11.00)
basophil count 0.01 10*9/L (0.00-0.10)
erythrocyte sedimentation rate 22mm/hour (1-10)

plasma glucose level 5.0mmol/L

[bass]

I don't quite understand the europium BW numbers but clearly your test I slow. what was the reason for this test? unfortunately not a complete blood work to see the whole picture.

[austinite]

Everything looks good EB, but your red and white cells are a bit low. Did you have an infection recently? Consider supplementing with B12, if you are, supplement heavier.

[Back In Black]

Is your GP referring you anywhere? Normally with a testosterone result of 8-12 you would be sent for further tests in the UK. Especially with a score that low at about the age of 30.

[austinite]

^ Where do you see testosterone ? Im blind today

[energizer bunny]

I don't quite understand the europium BW numbers but clearly your test I slow. what was the reason for this test? unfortunately not a complete blood work to see the whole picture.

cheers mate, to cut a long story short, I felt symptoms of low test, so went and had private tests taken through the internet because my doc wanted nothing to do with tests, they came back as expected test being low, sooooooo I went to a new docs and explained my symptoms (I did not mention my private bloods) he was good and put me in for the above blood tests........got my results today and to him I am in normal range for test so I will not be getting any help in that respect.

[Back In Black]

^ Where do you see testosterone? Im blind today

Serum testosterone just above the blood count.

[austinite]

Serum testosterone just above the blood count.

I see it now. Thanks. Yeah that's in the gutter. Also liver enzyme is elevated a bit.

[energizer bunny]

Everything looks good EB, but your red and white cells are a bit low. Did you have an infection recently? Consider supplementing with B12, if you are, supplement heavier.

I mentioned B12 for low red blood but he said I don't need it (but I cant remember what he said!!) he did say the best way is intramuscular injections.

[energizer bunny]

Is your GP referring you anywhere? Normally with a testosterone result of 8-12 you would be sent for further tests in the UK. Especially with a score that low at about the age of 30.

cheers BIB!

He wants me back in 2 months to take another test but for the liver and low red blood cell count, he wants nothing to do with the test as to him they are in normal range!! so im shit out of luck there.

[austinite]

I mentioned B12 for low red blood but he said I don't need it (but I cant remember what he said!!) he did say the best way is intramuscular injections.

Supplement with it anyway. It's just B12. Any recent infections?

[Back In Black]

Page 5 and the 2nd paragraph under diagnosis. It doesn't say you should be retested but says it would be helpful with additional tests. You could show this to your doc.

http://www.endocrinology.org/policy/...ens%20Male.pdf

[energizer bunny]

Everything looks good EB, but your red and white cells are a bit low. Did you have an infection recently? Consider supplementing with B12, if you are, supplement heavier.

I see it now. Thanks. Yeah that's in the gutter. Also liver enzyme is elevated a bit.

no infections mate, im never ill (with cold etc)...........im a binge drinking/other stuffs...once every 6 month I party hard for a few days..........then I don't drink or anything again for another 6 months

[energizer bunny]

Page 5 and the 2nd paragraph under diagnosis. It doesn't say you should be retested but says it would be helpful with additional tests. You could show this to your doc.

http://www.endocrinology.org/policy/...ens%20Male.pdf

cheers for that.........I might do that, just the thing is he wasn't concerned about my testosterone levels at all, when I was talking about the subject I got the feeling he didn't want anything to do with it, if you know what I mean........he mentioned steroids as if they were the darkness coming lol.

[austinite]

Well, interesting. You certainly seem to have an issue with your immune system. More blood work (I know that sucks) will be needed to find out exactly why your WBC and RBC are down. Could be anemia, liver issues, etc...

Are you a vegan or vegetarian?

[energizer bunny]

Supplement with it anyway. It's just B12. Any recent infections?

will do.......I will get them methyl B12 tablets.......no way I could afford that stuff you just bought!!

[Back In Black]

cheers for that.........I might do that, just the thing is he wasn't concerned about my testosterone levels at all, when I was talking about the subject I got the feeling he didn't want anything to do with it, if you know what I mean........he mentioned steroids as if they were the darkness coming lol.

They are taught to deal with whatever is in range, not necessarily treat the symptoms. They are also trying to spend as little money as possible in the current climate and will need some pressing. They also need educating. I went to see my GP yesterday and explained classic symptoms of low test, he said low test doesn't give all those symptoms! And he wants to do a diabetes blood test!!!

[austinite]

will do.......I will get them methyl B12 tablets.......no way I could afford that stuff you just bought!!

Good call. B12/iron/folate deficiency could lead to low RBC. But just use B12 daily.

[energizer bunny]

Well, interesting. You certainly seem to have an issue with your immune system. More blood work (I know that sucks) will be needed to find out exactly why your WBC and RBC are down. Could be anemia, liver issues, etc...

Are you a vegan or vegetarian?

he wants me back in 2 months for another test to see if its the same or changed......my doc was not concerned at all with any of the results, he said they are slightly off and I shouldn't worry at all..........no I am a normal eater lol........

surely if my immune system is low I would be ill? or am I way off?

[energizer bunny]

They are taught to deal with whatever is in range, not necessarily treat the symptoms. They are also trying to spend as little money as possible in the current climate and will need some pressing. They also need educating. I went to see my GP yesterday and explained classic symptoms of low test, he said low test doesn't give all those symptoms! And he wants to do a diabetes blood test!!!

exactly, I will try but he will just think I am trying to get steroids lol.........he is a sports type doctor, looks after rugby teams etc, he is canny but def thinks he knows it all.

[austinite]

he wants me back in 2 months for another test to see if its the same or changed......my doc was not concerned at all with any of the results, he said they are slightly off and I shouldn't worry at all..........no I am a normal eater lol........

surely if my immune system is low I would be ill? or am I way off?

Yes, they are slightly off. More blood work in the future would indicate if you're in a steady state or if your levels are increasingly worsening.

[energizer bunny]

Yes, they are slightly off. More blood work in the future would indicate if you're in a steady state or if your levels are increasingly worsening.

he did mention if my bloods are the same, doing a more in depth liver blood test and an iron test? something on those lines.

[austinite]

he did mention if my bloods are the same, doing a more in depth liver blood test and an iron test? something on those lines.

yes, they're related. You're fine now, just wait for your follow up blood work, meanwhile, use B12.

[energizer bunny]

yes, they're related. You're fine now, just wait for your follow up blood work, meanwhile, use B12.

cheers mate...........but what about my low test, do any test boosters work for men with low test?......I know they are no good for people with normal test.

[austinite]

cheers mate...........but what about my low test, do any test boosters work for men with low test?......I know they are no good for people with normal test.

Not really. OTC supplements don't really suffice. That's why I spoke of tons of supplements in the supplement thread but never mentioned Test boosters. they're not good enough.

Your test shouldn't be this low at age 31. There must be a reason, and that needs to be narrowed down by the doc. Have you done steroid cycles often?

[energizer bunny]

Not really. OTC supplements don't really suffice. That's why I spoke of tons of supplements in the supplement thread but never mentioned Test boosters. they're not good enough.

Your test shouldn't be this low at age 31. There must be a reason, and that needs to be narrowed down by the doc. Have you done steroid cycles often?

ok mate cheers for that.........unfortunately im 99% sure I will get no help form my doc, he is happy with my testosterone results.