New to TRT ???

[Mr Bill]

Starterd out with the family Doc with all the symtoms of low T and was sent to Endo. Endo did all the lab work and said I had low T in the 200's and Hypothyroidism but he wanted to get my thyroid in oder with Synthroid before starting TRT. The Thyroid results came back normal at the 6 week labs and I still had all the symtoms. I was then started on 4 pumps (5g) of Androgel in the AM. About a week in my libido came back and I started feeling a little bit better. 4 weeks in started feeling like I did before the Androgel. 6 weeks in libido was worse than when I started. When my 6 week labs came in my T numbers had decreased and the Endo doubled the dose of Androgel and now I am in 2 weeks with no change in the way I feel.

Have any of you had this issue with Androgel?
Is it possible I am not absorbing the T?
When you guys were getting dialed in how often did you go for labs?

Thanks for any info I am 44 and I have been dealing with this for over 2 years

[SlimmerMe]

Welcome. The guys will chime in soon!

[The Toad]

I was prescribed a compounded cream, which I think would be similar. Same story... started out great but didn't last, then I was put on sub-lingual tabs and it went the same way. Now I am self injecting and things are much much better. I am working getting the dose right, I might actually back off the dose a bit. I would suggest talking to your doc about going to injections. There is no way I would go back to creams or tabs again. Good luck

[flatscat]

same old song dif verse......

Your great endo gave you just enough to shut you down completely and take you lower than when you started - happens everytime - i swear these idiots need an ass whippen.

Yes demand he switch you to injections or get another doc - some bro's here have had luck with creams and gels - but they are few and far between...

Bloodwork about week 5 or 6, then every 12 weeks for the first 6 months and then once or twice a year after you have settled in is what I did.

Do you have any lab results you can post?

I feel for ya bro - good luck!

Flats

[VegasRenegade]

Same with me on Testim. I got so I could not even get out of bed after a great first week. Doubled the dose got worse. No on T cyp IM and feel much better. Be sure they check your E2 and look at an AI as well. This board is full of great info.

[JohnnyVegas]

I agree with above comments that you will be much happier on injections. Hopefully your doc is open to that. If not, you should be able to find someone that is. I think any KNOWLEDGEABLE doctor will be be OK with injections.

I started TRT (Test Cyp injections) a week ago, and will be posting what happens. My fingers are crossed for higher energy levels and libido boost. :-)

[Mr Bill]

same old song dif verse......

Your great endo gave you just enough to shut you down completely and take you lower than when you started - happens everytime - i swear these idiots need an ass whippen.

Yes demand he switch you to injections or get another doc - some bro's here have had luck with creams and gels - but they are few and far between...

Bloodwork about week 5 or 6, then every 12 weeks for the first 6 months and then once or twice a year after you have settled in is what I did.

Do you have any lab results you can post?

I feel for ya bro - good luck!

Flats

I don't have the lab results but will be requesting copys. I have learned a little from reading through post.

[Mr Bill]

I was prescribed a compounded cream, which I think would be similar. Same story... started out great but didn't last, then I was put on sub-lingual tabs and it went the same way. Now I am self injecting and things are much much better. I am working getting the dose right, I might actually back off the dose a bit. I would suggest talking to your doc about going to injections. There is no way I would go back to creams or tabs again. Good luck

I think I am headed down the same road. I will be getting labs in three weeks and if things are not better I will be having a talk with the Endo

[Mr Bill]

Endo is sending me for lab work in the A.M. He said I might be one of the few that don't absorb the gel. If my labs come back low he wants to switch me over to injectable Testosterone. What would be a recomended starting dose at this point?