Low Testosterone anxiety

[Kenn042]

About two years ago I was diagnosed with andropause.The uroligist gave me androgel 5mg.He said it might help with the anxiety/Depression I have had for most of my life.

The first dose made me feel incredible for most of the day,but days after that panned out.Long story short.Now,any time I take any form of testosterone it makes my anxiety/depression worse.Even at 1.25mg of androgel.

My endocrinologist said that she has found that people with anxiety/depression often have low T levels and their mood problems get worse when given Testosterone.I have a lot of the symtoms of low T levels and I have had them for years.She also tells me my spine is getting close to ostoperosis,which can be caused by low T levels.I am only 42 and take very good care of myself.My sex drive was always high,even with anxiety/depression,but now it is very low and I have very weak erections.My body aches and I never feel rested.

I have 3 other doctors (specialists) who have never heard of anxiety/depression lowering testosterone and the patient feeling worse when getting T replacement.I had the worse reation to andriol.The patch was not good.

I believe my low T level is a big part of my problem,what should I do?I tried androgel 1.25mg and only lasted one day,because it increased my anxiety/depression.Has anyone heard of anxiety/depression lowering T levels?The endocrinologist said she dose not know what comes first in men, low testosterone or anxiety/depression.

Would like help with this matter..

Thanks...

[nomis1955]

the missing words that have been starred out above are: t1ts & krap!
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[nomis1955]

ive been on t gels for about 3 years but get so fed up with having to use it ive given up! I dont care about the fact I have **** now or lost my sex drive im happier without that ****!

[skin_kin]

Thank you! By the way, my girlfriend did not leave me, this must have been reported by somebody else.But the therapy may be hit and miss, indeed.

[john911]

First you need to have a complete range of tests done before any therapy is started.

Free testosterone
Serum testosterone
Random testosterone
Cortisol
Dhea
Estradiol
Liver and kidney panel
Thyroid function Fsh....

Also from what I have heard depression and anxiety could be a result of low testosterone. Testosterone therapy shouldn't cause these things. I also heard that therapy is hit and miss regarding which ones work for different people. I think you should see a endocrinologist specializing in reproductive issues. Also you mentioned your girlfriend left you this could be related to the anxiety and depression not the therapy.

Good luck

[skin_kin]

I think low testosterone is the cause of anxiety and not the results of it. My problems started after I quit from a 18-month steroid cycle (on Nolvadex), so that was the sole change in my daily habits. Otherwise, I lead a very happy life with a secure and interesting job (I am uni professor) and no important problems so far. So, my anxiety came in totally unexpected, while I have always been virtually invulnerable to stress. By the way, I have never been addicted to anything (I do not smoke and been always a very moderate drinker).

My Dr. told me to quit Remeron, so that we can let the hormone replacement reveal its actual results. In the beginning I had more anxiety, than we lowered the dose (first day now) and feel better. I believe it takes some time for the system to be restored. My only concern is if any permanent damage is done.


Thank you for your support and sharing your experience. Good luck to you, too!!!!

[lowT]

I have also been on this anti depressant for anxiety it did nothing for me, i dont think it would lower your T levels though because its supposed to relieve depression and depression can lower your T levels.

I am waiting to see an endo Dr at the moment, when my free T levels were checked they were 8.8 the lab said they should be between 10 & 28, im only 37 so this is very low.

I have had a rough time myself with aches and pains, no libido, constant nausea and chronic anxiety, is it just me or has anyone else noticed all us guys are mentioning having bad anxiety.

The only med i have had any luck with for my anxiety is valium, it's not a long term fix but atleast it's something to get me by until i hopefully recover.

If the T replacement works for you or you go back onto the other med that helped you dont stop this time unless the DR tells you to, if you have to take it for the rest of your life so be it, i know i would if it meant feeling well again.

Good luck!!!