Update on TRT and erection issues
I first wrote about my issues back in November of 2014 which included ED, Low T, and a number of incompetent physicians. My goal was to make it to a Low T clinic but it was during the holiday season and closest clinic was 5 hours away. Sure could have flown but looked harder locally and found an Anti Aging/Regenerative medicine doctor that had a Fellowship. So, decided to give it a go since she was an hours drive and my daughter lives in the town. Nice to kill two birds with one stone for every visit was my thinking. Anyway, I visited the doctor and was very happy with the experience. We did a laundry list of bloodwork, 24 hour urine collection, and tested for food intolerances. My big problems at the tine on BW are below
LabCorp
Serum Test- 228ng/dl (348-1197ng/dl)
Free Test- 2.9pg/ml (7.2-24)
Growth Hormone serum 0.3ng/ml (0.0-10)
Urine DHEA 22 (100-2000)
Urine Testosterone 382.7 (20-200)
Urine Cortisol 187 (30-170)
Also I was homozygous for the MTHFR C677T gene leaving me very deficient in processing folic acid.
Food intolerance to: Dairy, Soy, Gluten, Amaranth and a number of other items.
We did not test the blood estrogens since I was on transdermal testosterone at 150mg daily and apparently unable to absorb any (test was super low)
The doctor put me on 50mg Depo Test every 3.5 days. Also, Chrysin, DImension3, DHEA, Vit D., Low dose Progesterone, Multi Vitamin specific for help with Folic Acid issues, Glutamine for GH production, high dose fish oil, Serenagen, . Since then, My life has completely turned around. No more anxiety and stress which I found was due to the excess folic acid I had circulating. All I do here is stay away from folate and folic acid in my diet. Exercise capacity has increased, weight gain with lean muscle mass (6lbs), mental clarity better, and basically went from a type A personality to a borderline Type B. BTW my wife just can not seem to stop smiling!!!
After 3 months, I just ran my second set of BW, below are the primary issues noted:
LabCorp
Estradiol (Roche ECLIA method) 120.9pg/ml (7.6-42.6)
Free Test 48pg/ml (7.2-24)
Serum Test 1480ng/dl (348-1197)
PSA is at 1.1ng/ml (0.0-4.0)
Also ran my homocystine plasma 9.7umol/L (0.0-15.0)
My next visit will be on April 23 to start working on adjusting the levels of Test and Estradiol I understand why she took the conservative approach on managing Estrogens in the initial phase but they sure need to be addressed now. Obviously the adjustment of the testoserone will be easy. I did want to include my issues with folic acid in this discussion because I actually think that this was the biggest change for me. Reading online about the genetic predisposition that I have described me perfectly. I would suggest anyone who has anxiety, undue stress, tenseness while trying to relax, mind constantly on the move, and cardiovascular issues check this condition out. a large part of the population has this issue and it leads to high homocystine levels which predispose to blood clots. Being on TRT complicates to concerns for blood clots.
I am wondering if anyone has any wise words on the use of Chrysin and DImension3 on managing Estradiol? I am sure the doctor will switch alter the management of this. Anyway, I am very happy with the doctor I have found. Matter of fact she manages one of my clients who has MS in her mid 40's and is now back to competitive horse back riding and living a great life. If anyone in South Louisiana would be interested in knowing who the doctor is please PM me. Just not sure if appropriate to include the name in my discussion. Please advise if ok.
I am so thankful I found this website even though I am not on it often, you guys gave me my life back. Thank you!!!!
