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  • #1

    Signs of low T

    Hey All--

    I was wondering if anyone knows if the docs will up my dose of testosterone before the first blood test b/c of signs of low T. I called and left a message with my doctor, cuz I have noticed an increase in hot flashes, mood swings, and fatigue. I could still just be cranky and healing from my I/O, but the hot flashes seem to be a dead give away. I don't want to be a burden on my loved ones anymore than I have been (TC x 2!!) and want to figure out if the mood stuff is me (in that case, off to therapy) or the hormones. Either way, things should be looking up for me, but I am getting depressed with the issues stated above and I guess I am wondering if anyone else had these types of problems before getting their first testosterone level checked and getting the right dose.

    Thanks--

    Joe
    TC 1
    Right I/O-- 12-5-00 (seminoma, teratoma, embryonal, yolk sak)
    RPLND-- 12-29-00 (All Clear)
    Surveillance
    Recurrence-- 4-22-01 (3 mets in right lung-- biggest 3cm, small met on pancreas, one lymph node enlarged-- 2x normal)
    Chemotherapy-- started 4-30-01, 3xBEP
    Surveillance
    TC 2
    Left I/O-- 7-19-06 (seminoma)
    Hormone replacement therapy-- Androgel
    Surveillance

    Jeremiah 29:11
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    Definitely a sign. How much are you taking?
    Spouse: I/O 8/80; embryonal, seminoma, teratoma; RPLND 9/80 - no reoccurrence - HRT 8/80; bladder cancer 11/97; reoccurrence: 4X
    Son: I/O 11/04; embryonal, teratoma; VI; 3XBEP; relapse 5/08; RPLND 6/18/08 - path: mature teratoma

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    • #3
      4 pumps 1x per day. I think it is 1.25g of 1% testosterone per pump. So 5g per day. Thanks!
      TC 1
      Right I/O-- 12-5-00 (seminoma, teratoma, embryonal, yolk sak)
      RPLND-- 12-29-00 (All Clear)
      Surveillance
      Recurrence-- 4-22-01 (3 mets in right lung-- biggest 3cm, small met on pancreas, one lymph node enlarged-- 2x normal)
      Chemotherapy-- started 4-30-01, 3xBEP
      Surveillance
      TC 2
      Left I/O-- 7-19-06 (seminoma)
      Hormone replacement therapy-- Androgel
      Surveillance

      Jeremiah 29:11
      Listen to Bob Marley

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      • #4
        I had a test today-- I was at 230 (units??)!?!?! They upped my dose, so hopefully I can start to feel normal again. I was having some hard times and now I may know why--- I guess that is pretty low, nothing like Landis or Gatlin!!
        TC 1
        Right I/O-- 12-5-00 (seminoma, teratoma, embryonal, yolk sak)
        RPLND-- 12-29-00 (All Clear)
        Surveillance
        Recurrence-- 4-22-01 (3 mets in right lung-- biggest 3cm, small met on pancreas, one lymph node enlarged-- 2x normal)
        Chemotherapy-- started 4-30-01, 3xBEP
        Surveillance
        TC 2
        Left I/O-- 7-19-06 (seminoma)
        Hormone replacement therapy-- Androgel
        Surveillance

        Jeremiah 29:11
        Listen to Bob Marley

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