Guest guest Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 It might be the smell you get use to it in time you don't even smell it. Women like the way it smells. How much are you on most men feel it fast but then fall off because it's not enough so if you just started on this and your doing 5 grams read this file I made. ==================================================== Starting on Androgel or Testim. Yes this happens a lot you start on a low starting dose 5 grams when your brain sees the testosterone in your blood even just a little it slows down even stops sending the LH and FSH message to your testis to make the Testosterone you were making. So lets say your labs for Total T were 350 you add this dose of gel your brain sees this and you lose the base level you had before the gel. Now lets say you need more then 5 grams most do so now all your left with is what the gel is doing so lets say it's doing 200 so you lost 150. The reason you feel good is your levels go up that 200 the gel is doing in the first 2 weeks so your levels go up to 550 in theory. The brain sees this and you fall back. Why can this happen it might be how your putting on the gel with Androgel you need to spread it over your upper arms and shoulders and down your back as far as you can reach this is half of your dose then do the other side. Just spread it over the area but don't rub it in. The other thing is it's not getting through your skin good so you need more. If you have a thyroid problem your skin will become thicker and gels and creams don't get through the skin and you need to switch to shots. I tell men when they go on Gels to retest in 2 weeks because you can end up feeling worse. Most men just need more gel. Dr.'s that tell men to go on 5 grams of gel and come back in 8 to 12 weeks for labs don't know much about the use of gels. Dr.'s that treat a lot of men for low T on gels see this happen and test them again in 2 weeks. When you go to do labs get up and shower that morning go do your labs and then put in the gel after your blood test so you don’t spike up your labs. If you can’t do labs in the morning shower put on the gel but don’t get any gel on the spot they take the blood from. Do your labs about 6 hrs later. Call your Dr. and tell him this and that your not feeling good you were but fell back. Co-Moderator Phil > From: surfingmedicman22 <no_reply > > Subject: Testim Gel Question? > > Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 2:56 PM > Second day on Testim. Is nausea a > common side effect. If so, will it eventually go away. Also, > how long before I notice if it's working or not. > > Thanks! > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 The smell doesn't bother me so much. I just feel a little nauseous for a few hours after I rub it in. It's not too bad and will hopefully subside when my body gets used to it. As yes I will check in with my Dr after two weeks to see how I'm doing. I may switch to injections because I'm a little worried of cross contamination with my wife and two daughters. > > > From: surfingmedicman22 <no_reply > > > Subject: Testim Gel Question? > > > > Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 2:56 PM > > Second day on Testim. Is nausea a > > common side effect. If so, will it eventually go away. Also, > > how long before I notice if it's working or not. > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Yes give it time as your body adjusts to the new levels you should be fine. I did good with my wife and two Grand-kids. I just kept a T shirt on and took a shower before going to bed. Co-Moderator Phil > From: surfingmedicman22 <no_reply > > Subject: Re: Testim Gel Question? > > Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 5:55 PM > The smell doesn't bother me so much. > I just feel a little nauseous for a few hours after I rub it > in. It's not too bad and will hopefully subside when my body > gets used to it. As yes I will check in with my Dr after two > weeks to see how I'm doing. I may switch to injections > because I'm a little worried of cross contamination with my > wife and two daughters. > > > > > > > From: surfingmedicman22 <no_reply > > > > Subject: Testim Gel Question? > > > > > > Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 2:56 PM > > > Second day on Testim. Is nausea a > > > common side effect. If so, will it eventually go > away. Also, > > > how long before I notice if it's working or not. > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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