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high testosterone level - need help

I recently had a random drug test (urine test) at work and it came back with extremely high T/E Ratios.  It states that I have tested positive for steroids due to this elevated testosterone level and now being suspended. I have never taken any type of steroids or drug for that matter.  I take Excedrin on a daily basis due to migraines and I do drink alcohol in the evenings, but that is all I do and have ever done.  Is it possible that my body produces extremely high levels of testosterone naturally? If so, is this ok or is something wrong with me?  I'm a male, 37 yrs old, 185 lbs, with a history of swollen prostate and extreme pain in my testicles.  ANy help you can provide is greatly appreciated.  I need to figure out how to get my job back and see what is going on within my body.  Thank you.
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the enlarged prostate could have been caused by high testosterone levels. had you been tested before?

is there anything unusual in your diet? do you eat a lot of meat? they say that if you work out a lot and eat meat your testosterone should raise a  bit...

You should see a Endocrinologist I believe, check the thyroid and pituitary gland, maybe a  brain MRI since you also have chronic migraines.

I'm curious may I ask what type of job you get suspended for having high testosterone levels?
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I have never been tested for this before. I do eat a lot of meat, however I don't work out at all. There is nothing unusual in my diet at all, no supplements or protein shakes. Just standard food.

I'm in law enforcement and the have begun testing for performance enhancing drugs, therefore my high testosterone (t/e ratio) popped as a false negative. Now here I am trying to prove its my body and not anything else.
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