I have been diagnosed with Andropause by 789

789

testosterone is not secreted into the bloodstream continuously or evenly. Often endocrinologists will collect several specimins during a time period, pool the serum then test the pooled serum to get a truer representation. If you are feeling better that is significant, probably you will need a higher dose than you are currently taking.

I used a nicotine patch a few years ago, and I found that rubbing my skin with alcohol before applying the patch gave me alot better adhesion. Oil glands, deodorant soap, hair conditioner, etc all leave a residue….

Still smoking though

The only reason I apply it in the morning is because I am clean and dry from just taking a shower. But if I need to switch to evenings then so be it.

nice observation hobby, you’re rigth it was over a day. Thanks for the link also.

luv, I am going to give the Dr. my interim blood test results, have new blood taken and ask for an increased dose.

I’m disappointed with my Dr. and my fatigue and weight gain situation. I gained 2 more pounds in 6 weeks (that makes approx 10-12 lbs or more gained since February) . She is going to check my testoserone for my next blood test in July, and is going to have me see an Allergist (the Clarinex and Claritin aren’t working that well). I still cant figure out why she wouldn’t give me a prescription for Allegra or something different in the mean time. Maybe it’s time to change Doctors.

I’m getting myself to run once or twice a week, I used to run every other day, all year round. And have maintained lifting weights through out.

She also gave me samples of Wellbutrin to take for a month, to see if that improves things, then call her. It’s an anti depressent and I’m not going to bother, I heard there can be real bad side effects. I am feeling good Mentally, just physically fatigued all them time.

She also had me bump up my lipitor to 40 mg, for a 186 cholosterol reading, which I totally disagree with. I had it down to 20 for over a year, but the weight gain or less working out had me back up again.

I’ve been taking 75 mg’s of Dhea, I think that is making me feel a little better.

789, have you continued to improve?

SixerMan,

I went for another blood test with my doc last week and met with her this week on the results. My testosterone total levels were down again but my free testosterone was higher.

I am feeling so much better I cant even begin to tell you. However my doctor did increase my dose of Androderm to 5.0 mg which is double my other dose.

My fatigue symptoms are virtually gone, not completely but 90% gone. When I have a down day I remember what avocet8 told me about the roller coaster effect so I take it in stride.

My erections are very strong and I can get a semi without any effort.

I would like to lose more weight but what the fuck. It takes time.

I dont like the fact that they are not taking enough types of blood tests or often enough. They want to see me in three months. I will go to a pay blood clinic in 6 weeks and get the fucking tests myself.

I have noticed a couple of things.

1)My facial hair and pubic hair seem to be more plentiful also the hair on my head.
2)I have a very distinct “morning voice” that is very deep and raspy. People dont even recognize its me in the mornings if you call me. Its a very mafioso “hey Louie where’d you bury that fucking scumbag” type of voice. Well now that voice lasts until mid morning leading me to believe that my built up testosterone is lingering longer in the mornings.
3) My cum load are fucking huge. I mean just enormous. Lots and lots of thin consistency cum.
4)I know produce visible precum. Not a lot just a drop but enough to call it precum.
5)I am a huge cum shooter too. Jerking off the other day, I gave myself a facial and sprayed on my chest and stomach with multiple “ropes” of cum. I was amazed at what I had done. I always had to have perfect timing to spray above my head and now its a given more than half the time. Now for you young guys that can paint the ceilings that may be nothing but for a middle aged guy like me I seriously impressed myself.

Furthermore, I jerked off twice the other day, (I havenet done that in years) and produced more cum on the second round than I would have in the first round only a month ago. This time a neck shot. Now I keep a spare shirt in the office just in case I blow all over myself. Jeez, jerking off used to be such a neat sport and now it a fucking mess. (hehehe)

My other blood tests were pretty standard. My PSA is still in the .35-.45 on a scale of 0-4.0. So thats why the doc didnt hesitate to increase my dose.

The only thing I noticed in the past week or so. Sometimes after I blow my nut snot, my prostate seems tender. I can feel it inside me. I dont know if thats good or bad but I thought I would mention it.

Anyway if you have quesitons just ask.

Sixer,

July is just around the corner but try to be persistent with your doc. I had to bring my own data, which included blood test results and information about the HRT in order to get her to go along with it. I am so glad I pushed her. My problem(s) arent solved but I feel a shit ton better.

Oh yeah,one more thing. I took myself off of my Lipitor and Pravachol as well as the generic lovastatin the other day. My father in law with 300 cholesterol switched to Red Yeast Rice & Guggal as well as Co-Q10 dropped his Cholesterol level 100 points in three months. The problem with statins is that they can sometimes raise your liver enzymes. So whats worse a bad liver or high cholesterol. My chol level was the same as yours and your doc was probably increasing your dose becuase of the newer guidelines that put the standard at 150 instead of 200. At https://www.DrMercola.com they willl tell you statins put weight on and create fatigue. Its interesting, the pharmacist gave me that site take a look at it.

I will let you know in 6 weeks what my levels are like when I do my interim blood tests.

789

Thanks Bro. I got copies of my last blood test for a baseline (although my Testos was not done on that one).

Talking to a family friend who is a Dr. (and who I might switch to), he said that Chol level 186 is plenty healthy, and I should not jump it up to 40 mg’s (from 20 mg’s). He looked up my Dr’s school records, and she is from an obscure College in a foreign country (not knocking foreign countries (and I realize USA is a foreign country to non USA), but question the obscure part).

He also said prescribing Wellbutrin for fatigue is just off the heazy, and makes no sense.

Wow they doubled your dose your going to humping cracks in the sidewalk:)

Sixer,

I wouldnt increase my dose with a 186 score at all. What is your ratio of good to bad?
What are your triglycerides like adn your liver enzymes?

Dino,

I am already horny almost all day. My prostrate even aches from all the attention lol. I have a light semi going all the time right now.

Now would be the time to start Zen-jelquing, then?

The one downside is that ANY amount of jelqing turns into a hardon very fast. The hardon works great for pumping but not so good for jelqing.

If I Zen-jelq will I have Zen results?

I looked around for something funny, but the results of Zen seems to boil down to this:

“We just put ourselves into it and let go of our thoughts, opinions, positions - everything our minds hold onto. The human mind is basically free, not clinging. In zazen we learn to uncover that mind, to see who we really are.”

Yeah, I guess you will see your dick the way it really is.

Now, back to topic.

789,

That’s great improvements at least as your sexual vitality goes. I’m curious to know if you have
noticed any change in the size of your testicles (as in are they shutting down or not).

How are things at the gym now?

BFLR

Okay I just wanted to update my thread on my condition.

As you know if you have read this thread. My doctor raised my dose of Androderm to 5 mg. per day. This seems to be the ticket for me right now. I am feeling great. My gym workouts are going fantastic. I am able to push more weight and add more time to my workouts which is helping with my weight loss.

I am horny virtually all the time which can be frustrating. I have started to jerk off on a daily basis which is helping my prostate not to ache like it did before. Two or three days without ejaculating and my prostate just fucking aches on the inside, like someone kicked me there or it is bruised. Then when I relieve it, I blow everywhere, spewing cum like I did when I was a teenager. My concentration is returning.

I take another set of blood tests in a couple of weeks to see what my testosterone and cholestorol are doing since making the changes.

Oh yeah , BFLR my testicles have shrunken up quite a bit. I have never had a big set of balls, maybe small average but now for sure their smaller than average.

789