Raising T

[Bigpete757]

I am looking for some ways to raise my T. It is probably in the low 100's or under a 100 based on my labs.

I have tried using T injections and T cream over the summer and it made me feel worse.

My adrenals are not fully supported, but I also tried cortef recently which made me feel worse. It did raise my testosterone about 100 points, but the side effects were not worth it. I tried using armour and cytomel as well during the process with no progress.

I know that I have to raise my T because it is having a serious negative impact on my overall health. My question to you is what supplements or what things can I try to do that will raise my T?

I am in the process of optimizing my digestive system to see if this will help. I am also trying to get into to a few leading hospitals in my state because I could have a serious illness that is contributing to my deterioration in health.

Due to my endocrine system being very sensitive, whatever approach I take probably will have to start small in something to see how my body reacts.

I have thought about trying Androgel in small dose. Do you think this is worth a shot?

I have also thought about maybe trying synthroid to support my thyroid and then trying a T medication in small dose. Maybe the T medication didn't work before because my thyroid was not supported. I have talked to Dr. M about which thyroid med I should try and he mentioned synthroid due to my immune system being overactivated from my old diet. He also said I would need to raise my T somehow so it could help me lose weight and so my body does not wither away.

I am very worried about not being able to treat my endocrine system at all which is scary. Just based on the fact that I cannot tolerate the T medications I tried so far or the adrenal medication, or thyroid meds did not help either.

I know that it is important to optimize your adrenals/thyroid before going on T medication, but what does somebody in my position do?

There has to be some ways I can raise my T maybe indirectly or directly. I try to exercise when I can and do get a decent amount of sleep. Diet is optimized.

One other questions is what can severe hypogonadism do to your body. Currently, I am having trouble with my vision, have had headaches/dizziness for the past 2 months, trouble with my balance and walking, coordination is off, frequent urination, terrible fatigue. I have suspected possibly multiple sclerosis but will be waiting for those results over the next few months. Could having at T levels in the low 100's or under a 100 maybe cause these symptoms. Or maybe low adrenal/thyroid could be causing this. I have endocrine problems for years.

Please help. I feel like I am dying. If you can think of anything that could try or look into, please include it. Thank you.

[Mydadsacop123]

hey friend I wish i could help, but I myself have just discovered this site and dont know much yet on the subject. all i can say is try to stay strong and learn as much as possible. i have had terrible luck with doctors but i know if you have hormone problems and you see a doc that is on this site they will help for sure.

[hardasnails1973]

Gluten intolerance is probably at the core source of his issue followed by altered gut integrity. If one has low cholesterol you do not have the building blocks to make hormones in the first place. Replacing and re estabilish intestinal ingredity by identifying and removing the imbalance from the gut.

[Michael Scally MD]

You write about your symptoms, but to make any kind of reasonable reply one requires data. I am not saying I can give you a definitive answer, but what study results do you have? Without data, I (or anyone) would be only wildly speculating. Has your doctor gone over a Review of Systems?

REVIEW OF SYSTEMS (ROS).

Constitutional: Weight Change, Libido Decrease, Fever, Fatigue, Anxiety, Weakness, Depression, Chills, Insomnia, Night sweats, Fluid Retention;

Skin: Skin, Hair, or Nail changes, Lumps, Itching, Sores, Rashes, Moles, Color Changes;

Head: Trauma, Headaches;

Eyes: Visual Acuity Changes, Tearing, Glasses, Blurriness, Contact Lenses, Itching;

Ears: Hearing changes, Vertigo, Tinnitus;

Nose/Sinuses: Discharge, Itching, Facial Pain, Epistaxis (Bloody Nose), Stuffiness, Allergies, Sneezing;

Mouth, Throat & Neck: Bleeding gums, Swollen neck, Dental problems, Lymph nodes, Hoarseness, Halitosis, Sore Throat;

Respiratory: Shortness of breath, Hemoptysis (Cough Blood), Wheezes, Asthma, Cough, Bronchitis, Sputum, Pneumonia, Chest X-Ray, Tuberculosis; Breasts: Skin Changes, Discharge, Lumps/Masses, Self-Examination, Pain, Implants;

Cardiovascular: Hypertension, Angina, Murmurs, Palpitations, Leg Edema, Dyspnea On Exercise, Claudication, Edema, Fainting, Varicose Veins;

Gastrointestinal: Appetite Changes, Indigestion, Difficulty Swallowing, Bowel Movements Change, Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Constipation, Hematemesis, Hemorrhoids, Hematachezia, Abdominal Pain, Melena, Fatty food intolerance, Jaundice, Hepatitis;

Urological: Nocturia, Polyuria, Urgency, Incontinence, Hematuria, Infection, Dysuria, Stones, Hesitancy, Incomplete Emptying;

Genital (Male): Penile Discharge, Hernias, Sores, Self-examination, Testicular Pain/Masses, Sexually Transmitted Disease;

Musculoskeletal: Muscle Weakness, Instability, Pain, Redness, Joint Pain, Swelling, Range of Motion Restriction;

Neurological: Numbness, Weakness/Paralysis, Tingling, Fainting, Loss of Sensation, Seizures, Tremors, Blackouts;

Hematologic: Anemia, Purpura/Petechiae, Easy Bleeding, Transfusions;

Endocrine: Heat/cold Intolerance, Polyuria, Hot Flashes, Polydipsia, Tremors, Polyphagia, Excessive Sweating, Thyroid Problems, Decreased Libido, Diabetes.

[hardasnails1973]

Originally Posted by Michael Scally MD

You write about your symptoms, but to make any kind of reasonable reply one requires data. I am not saying I can give you a definitive answer, but what study results do you have? Without data, I (or anyone) would be only wildly speculating. Has your doctor gone over a Review of Systems?

REVIEW OF SYSTEMS (ROS).

Constitutional: Weight Change, Libido Decrease, Fever, Fatigue, Anxiety, Weakness, Depression, Chills, Insomnia, Night sweats, Fluid Retention;

Skin: Skin, Hair, or Nail changes, Lumps, Itching, Sores, Rashes, Moles, Color Changes;

Head: Trauma, Headaches;

Eyes: Visual Acuity Changes, Tearing, Glasses, Blurriness, Contact Lenses, Itching;

Ears: Hearing changes, Vertigo, Tinnitus;

Nose/Sinuses: Discharge, Itching, Facial Pain, Epistaxis (Bloody Nose), Stuffiness, Allergies, Sneezing;

Mouth, Throat & Neck: Bleeding gums, Swollen neck, Dental problems, Lymph nodes, Hoarseness, Halitosis, Sore Throat;

Respiratory: Shortness of breath, Hemoptysis (Cough Blood), Wheezes, Asthma, Cough, Bronchitis, Sputum, Pneumonia, Chest X-Ray, Tuberculosis; Breasts: Skin Changes, Discharge, Lumps/Masses, Self-Examination, Pain, Implants;

Cardiovascular: Hypertension, Angina, Murmurs, Palpitations, Leg Edema, Dyspnea On Exercise, Claudication, Edema, Fainting, Varicose Veins;

Gastrointestinal: Appetite Changes, Indigestion, Difficulty Swallowing, Bowel Movements Change, Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Constipation, Hematemesis, Hemorrhoids, Hematachezia, Abdominal Pain, Melena, Fatty food intolerance, Jaundice, Hepatitis;

Urological: Nocturia, Polyuria, Urgency, Incontinence, Hematuria, Infection, Dysuria, Stones, Hesitancy, Incomplete Emptying;

Genital (Male): Penile Discharge, Hernias, Sores, Self-examination, Testicular Pain/Masses, Sexually Transmitted Disease;

Musculoskeletal: Muscle Weakness, Instability, Pain, Redness, Joint Pain, Swelling, Range of Motion Restriction;

Neurological: Numbness, Weakness/Paralysis, Tingling, Fainting, Loss of Sensation, Seizures, Tremors, Blackouts;

Hematologic: Anemia, Purpura/Petechiae, Easy Bleeding, Transfusions;

Endocrine: Heat/cold Intolerance, Polyuria, Hot Flashes, Polydipsia, Tremors, Polyphagia, Excessive Sweating, Thyroid Problems, Decreased Libido, Diabetes.

We have gone over all his symptoms and bodiily symptoms with fine tooth comb. He is currently engaging in further testing to rule out other imbalances that were found. His case is extremely complex on multiiple levels. I have been through everything he has been through so it makes it alot easier to pinpoint where to begin..