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Low Testosterone
I apologize for those of you that have and/or may have TC, for asking this question here; however, I was not able to find a forum for Testosterone Issues. Please accept my apology and understand that I am hoping that someone here can answer my quandary.
I'm 34, I do not have any symptoms of ED, mood swings, depression, etc... however I have been experiencing extreme joint pain and I'm going gray at an alarming rate... lol. My Test Levels have been low for approx. 1 year now and I administer 1 1/2cc's of 200mg Test every other week. However, I have had no explanation as to why my Test Levels are Low. All I know is that the Injections only seem to last a week and I completely collapse the following week; until I can administer my next injection... a week later. My PCP does not want to increase the Injections to every week (e.g. something to do with the FDA & DEA monitoring). So, every other week - I crash! I end up very Fatigued & Lethargic and cannot seem to get the energy to do anything.
Even though this is probably not relevant, I do have Permanent Nerve Damage with 2 Nerves in my R. Leg & L. Leg had developed Neuropathy with 1 Nerve. This is due to a Surgical Screw causing issues with my Sciatic. I am on some medications for said Neuropathy; however, I have checked the side effects of these meds and they should have no effect on Test Productions and/or Reduction.
Can anyone help fill in some of the gaps here for me and maybe give me some advice and/or direction. I really appreciate your time and consideration.
Thank you!
I'm 34, I do not have any symptoms of ED, mood swings, depression, etc... however I have been experiencing extreme joint pain and I'm going gray at an alarming rate... lol. My Test Levels have been low for approx. 1 year now and I administer 1 1/2cc's of 200mg Test every other week. However, I have had no explanation as to why my Test Levels are Low. All I know is that the Injections only seem to last a week and I completely collapse the following week; until I can administer my next injection... a week later. My PCP does not want to increase the Injections to every week (e.g. something to do with the FDA & DEA monitoring). So, every other week - I crash! I end up very Fatigued & Lethargic and cannot seem to get the energy to do anything.
Even though this is probably not relevant, I do have Permanent Nerve Damage with 2 Nerves in my R. Leg & L. Leg had developed Neuropathy with 1 Nerve. This is due to a Surgical Screw causing issues with my Sciatic. I am on some medications for said Neuropathy; however, I have checked the side effects of these meds and they should have no effect on Test Productions and/or Reduction.
Can anyone help fill in some of the gaps here for me and maybe give me some advice and/or direction. I really appreciate your time and consideration.
Thank you!
Hello,
First, I realize you initially posted this in 2009, but since things change, I thought l would still tell you about my experience. When I first started on Testosterone replacement, it was the shots using the Testosterone Enanthate and I was prescribed (at the time) 1 cc a month or I could take it every 2 weeks at 0.5 cc. I eventually went to every two weeks, however, to be honest, that was two far between injections. Fast forward to now...After having tried different forms of Testosterone, I came back to the injection, however, now I take 0.5 cc every week. With the amount you are taking, your body uses it up within about 7-10 days. You would be better off trying weekly dosing of the 0.5 cc. Furthermore, I would follow the advice of on of the other posters and consider going to an endocrinologist.
First, I realize you initially posted this in 2009, but since things change, I thought l would still tell you about my experience. When I first started on Testosterone replacement, it was the shots using the Testosterone Enanthate and I was prescribed (at the time) 1 cc a month or I could take it every 2 weeks at 0.5 cc. I eventually went to every two weeks, however, to be honest, that was two far between injections. Fast forward to now...After having tried different forms of Testosterone, I came back to the injection, however, now I take 0.5 cc every week. With the amount you are taking, your body uses it up within about 7-10 days. You would be better off trying weekly dosing of the 0.5 cc. Furthermore, I would follow the advice of on of the other posters and consider going to an endocrinologist.
Good for your boyfriend! I hope that he is doing well. My wife survived OC & is a real trooper! I hope that TC does not end up in my cards! I have Chronic Epididymitus... but I do not know if that is what is causing the problem. I would just like to know! Thanks for the kind words.
My boyfriend is a Tc survivor and your question is definitely a valid one as we know all too well what living with low testosterone can entail. Ive mentioned this website to others even though its a testicular cancer site there is a section in the forums on this issue which may be of some help to you. www.tccancer.com. My other suggestion is to find a good endocrinologist there are tests that your PCP probably didn't run that an endo could check for you. Hope things get better soon.
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