Where should I do my BW?

[supernatural28]

I went to my family physician and did a BW couple months ago. But he says it is normal..but I don't believe him..I know him well and I think that he doesn't know anything about these stuff...even tho it shows normal it can still be low.. I should ve asked the number....But I wanna do another blood work..where should I do it? I know a naturopath doctor should I do it there...or should I go to a HRT clinic?

[kelkel]

Should have combined both of your threads Super. First, why don't you obtain a copy of the BW you did have done and post it here with ranges. It may give us an idea of how to guide you. It doesn't matter where you get the BW as long as it includes all the correct items. Take a look in the Finding a TRT Doc sticky for a blood work example.

[SlimmerMe]

if you want to simply get BW for your own sake there are many online places and they simply send in the order for you instead of a doc.....many do this for monitoring purposes.....

[supernatural28]

So when I do BW..Should I check everything testosterone levels,, estrogen, GH, tyroid? What else should I check?,,or they all come in the combination when you just do a blood work for testosterone..what should i tell them?

[bass]

So when I do BW..Should I check everything testosterone levels,, estrogen, GH, tyroid? What else should I check?,,or they all come in the combination when you just do a blood work for testosterone..what should i tell them?

just go to the thread Kel mentioned "Finding a Physician" and if you want to do the BW yourself simply go to PrivateMDlabs dot com and get the Ultimate male panel, its expensive but well worth the investment, this way you'll know what you base is and you can compare.

[supernatural28]

just go to the thread Kel mentioned "Finding a Physician" and if you want to do the BW yourself simply go to PrivateMDlabs dot com and get the Ultimate male panel, its expensive but well worth the investment, this way you'll know what you base is and you can compare.

Sounds good.

[lovbyts]

First yes I would ask for a copy of my test and see what all he tested. Then yes get a full panel done. If he wont do it just go to another doctor or pay for it yourself if you dont mind.

[supernatural28]

I just called my doctor and asked the lady who answered the phone about my BW I did couple months ago and to check what was my testosterone level..she said 89.9 and I'm like isn't it low and how come the doctor said it is normal..she said the normal level is from 30 to 150 or something she said it is normal..I don't know what she was talking about. or may be she checked the wrong number..I know my family physician don't know anything about these numbers..I'm worried now..Definitely getting a full panel done asap..

[supernatural28]

just go to the thread Kel mentioned "Finding a Physician" and if you want to do the BW yourself simply go to PrivateMDlabs dot com and get the Ultimate male panel, its expensive but well worth the investment, this way you'll know what you base is and you can compare.

Should I get this one;

Hormone Panel with F&T Testosterone, SHBG and Thyroid

Description:

Includes:
Estradiol
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Sex Hormone binding Globulin, Serum
Testosterone, Free (Direct) With Total Testosterone, LC/MS-MS
Comprehensive Metabolic Profile ( includes eGFR ):A:G ratio; albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; ALT (SGPT); AST (SGOT); bilirubin, total; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; globulin, total; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; protein, total, serum; sodium, serum.
Thyroxine (T4)
Thyroxine-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Tri-iodothyronine (T3) Total
Tri-iodothyronine (T3), Free, Serum


OR

This one;

Ultimate Thyroid Panel with Basic Hormones

Description: Thyroid testing with basic hormones.

Includes:
Estradiol, Serum
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Testosterone, Total, Serum
Complete Blood Count w/ Differential
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Sulfate
Free thyroxine index (FTI)
T3 uptake (THBR)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Thyroxine (T4)
Tri-iodothyronine (T3)
Tri-iodothyronine (T3), Free, (FT3) Serum
Thyroxine (T4) Free, Direct (FT4)
Ferritin, Serum
Iron, Serum
Bilirubin, Direct



Wait a minute,,,I'm from Canada..I don't think PrivateMDlabs works for me? Any good website for Canadians?

[kelkel]

Have your doctor fax, email or mail you a copy. Or stop in a get one. It's yours, you paid for it. Review it and then make a decision on exactly what to check.