Newbie, testing next week

46and2 · Oct 18, 2013

Hello everyone, this is my first post here. I am 35 and I believe I have many symptoms of low testosterone. I sometimes have difficulty getting an erection, sometimes they are only semis at best. This mainly happens when attempting solo flights. My sex drive has been low for 5-6 years but this is new within the last 2 years. I have basically no motivation at work or to really do anything other than train. My memory is also suffering. Normally my memory is almost photographic but it is suffering. Overall life enjoyment is down. If it weren't for my family and training partners I think I would have went insane.

Anyway, I am in the Tulsa area. I have an appointment on Monday with a urologist but if anyone in the area can suggest a good doc I am all ears. I don't know if he will test me then or make me wait. I want to go through the insurance route first before considering any out-of-pocket clinics. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks!

DF · Oct 18, 2013

Welcome to the UnderGround!
We have quite a few guys on test replacement. Any questions post them up.

46and2 · Oct 18, 2013

Thanks DF. Right now I have been doing a bunch of reading. I've already written out symptoms to take to the doctor and a protocol if that is the route we go. If I need TRT I want to start low and see how it goes from there. I do want functioning testes so I believe getting hcg is a must. I think if I start then I would want to wait for the first blood test to see if I need an AI.

Rumpy · Oct 18, 2013

Any path starts with blood work. You forgot Option C, self prescribed. You can do your own lab work with http://www.privatemdlabs.com/ There's a lot of guys here that can help you interpret results. I'm scheduled for a blood draw on Monday myself.

46and2 · Oct 18, 2013

Rumpy said:
Any path starts with blood work. You forgot Option C, self prescribed. You can do your own lab work with http://www.privatemdlabs.com/ There's a lot of guys here that can help you interpret results. I'm scheduled for a blood draw on Monday myself.

True! I had pretty much discounted that due to my occupation. If I were to be arrested or anything it would be death in my career path.

Rumpy · Oct 18, 2013

Don't get me wrong, script is always better. But there is a last resort if your Doc won't prescribe it and you cannot afford the private clinic route. I'm getting a private blood test Monday, then plan to see my Doc in a few weeks. I'm hoping he'll play ball, but I guess I have to wait and see. Truth is, I just want the scrip for when I travel or what ever, I'll probably go with UGL test most of the time.

Tren4Life · Oct 18, 2013

46and2 is a great song. Nice choice for a name.
There are a lot of good brothers here at UGB, don't be afraid to ask question.

46and2 · Oct 21, 2013

Ok so I went to the Urologist today. I filled out a couple of questionnaires including one about low testosterone. I talked to the doc for a few minutes and he agreed we needed to do blood testing. It will take up to 7 days to get the results, so now it is just a waiting game.

creekrat · Oct 22, 2013

Dr jerome block. I live up on grand lake and I go to tulsa to see dr block for my trt

transcend2007 · Oct 22, 2013

Welcome to the UGB. I started htr / trt over 3 years ago and it changed my life. I'm not saying its a magic bullet or cure-all. However, if you were like me working out hard and getting little results and a lower sex drive than you remember as a younger man those things will be drastically improved.

I can tell you from my personal experience my GP and urologist were both fairly clues when it came to hrt. Consider seeking at a local clinic or even the board hrt sponsor here to talk to someone who works specifically in this area. It can save you a lot of time and headaches as many of us spent our 6 months or longer on the wrong track.

AlphaD · Oct 22, 2013

Welcome and definitely listen to the bros that know. You will get great advice here no fluff.

46and2 · Oct 22, 2013

creekrat said:
Dr jerome block. I live up on grand lake and I go to tulsa to see dr block for my trt

I'm trying to get in touch with them to see if they take my insurance. I'm not sure I can afford to pay full price.

46and2 · Oct 22, 2013

Ok so unfortunately my insurance is not accepted there. So my plan is to wait and see the results from my uro and go from there. We'll see how it works out!

Cyborg · Oct 22, 2013

There are a few good HRT companies out there if your uro falls through. They are costly, but they would probably be happy to write you a legal script.

Iron1 · Oct 22, 2013

46and2 said:
Ok so unfortunately my insurance is not accepted there. So my plan is to wait and see the results from my uro and go from there. We'll see how it works out!

Good luck friend, TRT is a long road that rarely winds up being a straight line.
Fight for your health.

46and2 · Oct 22, 2013

Cyborg said:
There are a few good HRT companies out there if your uro falls through. They are costly, but they would probably be happy to write you a legal script.

Yeah I have been in contact with some of the more well-known ones, just in case. I was just hoping to get it covered by insurance, assuming I do need it.

creekrat · Oct 22, 2013

If you would like, I can discuss with you some of the options we have at lifexmd

46and2 · Oct 22, 2013

creekrat said:
If you would like, I can discuss with you some of the options we have at lifexmd

Thanks bro, PM sent.

Jada · Oct 22, 2013

Welcome to UG

46and2 · Oct 24, 2013

Just bitching here. How is it that labcorp can email you results the next day when you buy from privatemd or whoever, yet going through a doc and insurance takes a week to get them back? Stupid.

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