TRT cured anxiety, now its coming back?

[DrmChld]

I went through a lot of difference SSRI's trying to cure my anxiety issues. After doing a lot of research and blood tests I come to find out I had low testosterone due to a pituitary tumor.

I have been on TRT for about 5 years now. After a month on my protocol of 125mg a week by anxiety problems had gone away.

Now recently they are coming back. I am now with a new doctor who doesn't really know much about TRT/Endo (nearest endo is 500 miles away) My doctor has been trying to consult him regarding adding HCQ for the last 5 months to no avail.

Should I up my dosage some to see if this helps? If so what are your suggestions for dose increase? I was thinking of going to 150mg or 200mg for a month or more to see how I respond.

What are your suggestions?

Thank you

[BrianEE93]

I would check your total test, bioavailable test or SHBG(can figure free test from TT and SHBG), and E2.

[Nemesis RR]

Originally Posted by BrianEE93

I would check your total test, bioavailable test or SHBG(can figure free test from TT and SHBG), and E2.

Ditto.

[hardasnails1973]

increasing testosterone can cause down regulation in dopamine receptors meaning you will be spoiling your self at higher dosages

[pmgamer18]

We have talked before sorry your not doing well what are your labs can you post them with the ranges. I have found having a pituitary problem I need to treat many hormones. My Dr. said one needs to keep on top of them with testing you never know what the Pituitary will slow down other hormones.
I am treating my Testosterone, keeping my Estradiol down higher levels give me panic attacks, Cotrisol is low now I take Cortef to help, Thyroid is low I take Armour, Aldosterone is low I take Florinef, Vit. - D is very low I do 10,000 IU's a day, Ferritin and Iron are low I take Iron pills, Zinc and Copper are low and my Homocysteine Caridiovascular was very High I take a lot of B vits and supplements.

You need to test and keep on top of this with a pituitary problem and I have found Endo's are not good Dr.'s for this. DO Dr.'s are better.
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[rick055]

Are you taking HCG? Pregnenolone to rebalance pathways?

[DrmChld]

Not taking HCG or Preg.

I have scheduled an appointment with a new Endo for late September. Its a 500 mile drive and I hope he cares enough to spend more than 5 minutes with me.

Last test results show testosterone at 28.5ng out of 30. No other results available from Doc.