I think my Dr is missing something?

[ptex]

My PC has sent me to two Drs, the first one was a surgeon who could not understand why my PC sent me to him. He still stuck his finger in my ass and told me I was with in range. Then she sent me to this new guy who told me he would like to get some blood work I was thinking this is great lets do it. I go to the lab and the only test is total T which was 500 (still in range but low in my opinion). I went back yesterday he said I was with in range and stuck a scope down my into my bladder that was not fun. I feel after reading a bunch of threads here that the test should have been a bit more comprehensive, he said he would test for whatever I wanted so my question is what should he be testing for?

My stats.
38 y/o male was about 16% BF 6 weeks ago before herniating a disk. Now I feel like a pile of wet puppy shit.
I'm 4 weeks post op to fix disk.
I take TB500 (I'm on week 5, I take the injections on Mondays but this past order from a new place never arrived although my debit card was charged, but that's a different thread.)
I take levothyroxine at 50mcg or 5mcg for hypothyroidism.

[Mario L]

Generally the doc will start with just a total T test. If that is normal they won't do any thing else. You should try to find a new doc or use a private lab.

[kelkel]

In the Finding A Doc sticky thread is a list of BW to obtain. Take a look.

[powerlifterty16]

500 is fine at 38...do you really want trt to go to 800? since your total t is ok, check your free t, your estrogen, shbg, your prolactin..i assume you know your thyroid since you're on meds.

[ptex]

The free t was on the low end of the scale, which is why he checked total. But ill ask for the test in the Finding A Doc sticky.

[powerlifterty16]

The free t was on the low end of the scale, which is why he checked total. But ill ask for the test in the Finding A Doc sticky.

if you had a low free t reading, then yes you would qualify for some testosterone related intervention even with a reading of 500(which is not a good level, but i think is a little high for someone with normal free t to go on trt).

you are fortunate he will test anything though. If the free t comes back low again, you should try to get him to treat you as a low t patient, and make sure he understands free t is most important!

[Brett N]

Just saw a LowT.com dr for my results. My total T was 551 but my freeT was at the very bottom of the range. I was explained the importance of free t vs total t. Low free T will cause all the symptoms that you think of when you think of Low test. I was prescribed trt, hcg and Anastrozole to get my total up in the optimum level (doc said around 900) and to get my free test into acceptable limits while bringing estrogen down just a bit.

Is your insurance covering this? If so I'd recommend getting the most thorough test you can so you know exactly where to start. That finding a doc sticky has a lot more thorough bloodwork suggestions than what I got but I wish I knew them all.

[Rusty11]

Nice to hear. Sounds like you're off to a great start with a great doc.

[ptex]

My free t was .81

[Brett N]

What was the range?

My free test was 6.9 and the "acceptable" range was 6.8 - 21.5.

[Low Testosterone]

What was the range?

My free test was 6.9 and the "acceptable" range was 6.8 - 21.5.

Most any man below 15 Free T will have strong low T symptoms. Optimal is 20-30 in all men, not all men of a certain age but all men at any age.

I hope your treatment goes well. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any issues, concerns or questions at any time.

[ptex]

What was the range?

My free test was 6.9 and the "acceptable" range was 6.8 - 21.5.

hmmm I'll have to relook.

[powerlifterty16]

Most any man below 15 Free T will have strong low T symptoms. Optimal is 20-30 in all men, not all men of a certain age but all men at any age.

I hope your treatment goes well. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any issues, concerns or questions at any time.

the range for my lab is 9.3-26.5..im assuming it's measured in the same units(pg/ml), so is optimal for that 20-30 still?

[Low Testosterone]

the range for my lab is 9.3-26.5..im assuming it's measured in the same units(pg/ml), so is optimal for that 20-30 still?

Yes, 20-30.

[ptex]

Ooops .81 was t4.