New to forums - Been on Testim for 13 days so far...

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Hello,

So...I've been trying to find as much information as possible to learn more

about this condition as it supposedly " fairly common " but clearly most men wont

both speaking about it...

I was diagnosed with Low Testosterone a little over 3 weeks ago, although

looking back on my life (im not almost 25), I've had it probably since I was

about 12-14 as I think it occurred during Puberty for me.

Blood work was as follows

2 Testosterone Tests were done

Testosterone Total 138 (Ref range of 250-1100 ng/dL)

Testosterone Total 127 (Ref range of 241-827 ng/dL)

Testosterone Free 39.9 (Ref range of 46.0-224.0 pg/mL)

Testo, Bioavailable 82.0 (Ref range of 110.0-575.0 ng/dL)

Those were the only things that came up abnormal. A TSH, SHBG, T-3, T-4, CBC and

Basic Metabolic Panel were done as well (all normal)

Although the Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) was in range it was an 8 with a

Ref range of 7-49 nmol/L

Granted i've been on Testim gel 50mg tube for almost 2 weeks, I have noticed

less fluid retention, but i'm still tired and fatigued to hell still.

I'm wondering how long can I expect this to change...I just want some energy to

where I can start exercising. I still have daytime sleepiness which I can

actually sleep alot better than previously which is good, I just cant seem to

get much done. Especially with the aches and pains I have constantly especially

in my legs, its just hell...it really is...

Is there any specific time frames I should be aware of when to expect things to

change? I've been looking at prognosis and the after benefits of the TRT

treatment, but just seems so conflicting.

I know its different for everyone but I was just looking for a general ball

park.

Another concern I have is, the doctor only prescribed a month's supply of the

Testim. I have to get blood work done in 2 more weeks, and I will be off of the

meds for 2 weeks as that is when I will see him again (assuming he is probably

going to up my dosage). Is there a particular reason for the 2 week gap?

Currently the doctor has me only using the Testim with no other supplementation

or pills. I read that some people actually have to take anti-estrogen blockers,

should I bring this up with him?

He's a very knowledgable doctor, and I am grateful that he has finally found out

what was wrong with me as i've been suffering for too many years with this, the

worst being the last 2 years. In the past 10 months alone I've gained over 60

pounds because my weight kept going up even though I always watched what I eat

and exercised as much as I can, but currently I am unable to do so at all. Even

walking causes my feet to swell, my legs cramp and I get bruises on them as

well.

Any info is much appreciated. I just joined today so ill be skimming the forums

and reading up on things because I like to stay informed.

Thanks for reading and anything you can help with or contribute is much

appreciated.

If you need me to post additional testing information just ask, and I can post

what information I do have.