Guest guest Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 OK for guys that are currently taking or have taken Testim. Maybe it's just me, I don't know but I'm having a damn hard time with it. Doctor recently upped my dosage to two tubes. I just can't find enough skin to put it on and get it rubbed in well. The problem is I'm a small guy in the shoulders and upper arms (this is the only place you're supposed to apply it) and I need to know if there are alternate sites I can apply it. I can apply one tube to both shoulders and upper arms with no problem but two tubes there is really difficult. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks Phil. Did you find out the results from your tests? > > > From: skywalker45_99 <skywalker45_99@...> > > Subject: Testim application sites > > > > Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 2:21 PM > > OK for guys that are currently taking or have taken Testim. > > Maybe it's > > just me, I don't know but I'm having a damn hard > > time with it. Doctor > > recently upped my dosage to two tubes. I just can't > > find enough skin > > to put it on and get it rubbed in well. The problem is > > I'm a small guy > > in the shoulders and upper arms (this is the only place > > you're > > supposed to apply it) and I need to know if there are > > alternate sites > > I can apply it. I can apply one tube to both shoulders and > > upper arms > > with no problem but two tubes there is really difficult. > > Any suggestions? > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yes I just got back from seeing all them Dr.'s will be posting it. Co-Moderator Phil > From: skywalker45_99 <skywalker45_99@...> > Subject: Re: Testim application sites > > Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 3:20 PM > Thanks Phil. Did you find out the results from your tests? > > > > > > > From: skywalker45_99 <skywalker45_99@...> > > > Subject: Testim application sites > > > > > > Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 2:21 PM > > > OK for guys that are currently taking or have > taken Testim. > > > Maybe it's > > > just me, I don't know but I'm having a > damn hard > > > time with it. Doctor > > > recently upped my dosage to two tubes. I just > can't > > > find enough skin > > > to put it on and get it rubbed in well. The > problem is > > > I'm a small guy > > > in the shoulders and upper arms (this is the only > place > > > you're > > > supposed to apply it) and I need to know if there > are > > > alternate sites > > > I can apply it. I can apply one tube to both > shoulders and > > > upper arms > > > with no problem but two tubes there is really > difficult. > > > Any suggestions? > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Honestly I don't even know how I feel right now. When they started me on the 50mg Testim I felt great at about day 5-18 then it was downhill after that. I've only been on 100mg for two days so no different feelings yet. Doc says if this doesn't work then we're going to shots so the 10% gel might not be an option. I am caucasian and I have light skin. Believe it or not I use women's skin care products. Men's are too harsh. My skin is sensitive. I use White Rain shower gel but no lotions or anything else on the part I apply the Testim to. I try to avoid those that contain phthalanes since they mimic estrogens. I am always showering and washing well and drying prior to application. I always keep hydrated but my diet does need some work. Hope that info helps. I just think the 50mg was too low a dose and I didn't apply the gel before the test but you aren't supposed to. The doc was even shocked that the reading was that low, especially the free T. I guess we'll see what the next blood work brings. Where can I get some PH testing strips and what will that tell me? > > Skywalker; > > Testim is also a 1% formulation like androgel. So first things first, > if you want to remain on topical then switch to the 10% formulation. > At the least it would mean 1/10th of the surface area. Then you need > to identify why you aren't absorbing the medication well. Are you > washing and rinsing the skin well prior to application? What type of > soap and other personal care products do you use on that skin? Can you > buy some PH test strips and test prior to and after applying > medication? You could also consider a switch to creams but that is > probably less important though the compounding community is still > debating which is more effective. Mind if I ask what you ethnic > background and skin color is, you don't have to answer but it can > change absorption according to some sources. Are you maintain proper > hydration? Testosterone thickens the skin, does it help to rotate > application sites? Using an occlusive dressing isn't going to be > helpful over this large an area of skin. Are you otherwise healthy, no > skin problems, eating and drinking properly? You can also consider > dosing twice or three times a day but be aware that might increase > your likelihood of problems. > > My only other question would be do you feel good or bad on the levels > you are getting? > > trannyboy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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