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Anybody use the on-line testosterone suppliers?

My Naturopath is EXPENSIVE and she is getting busier and busier and it's affecting her ability to make appointments.
 

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Just make sure you donate blood regularly to keep your hemoglobin in check.
 

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With blood work, you should be able to do this online through INSURANCE. Now if your looking for “non-medical necessity “ that’s another story.
As with everything about getting old, levels drop and mood changes, aches and pains start up and hitting the weights becomes a chore. Also with me I have PMR and it has been suggested that hormones play a part in that. So trying to bring the levels back up legitimately.
 

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Just make sure you donate blood regularly to keep your hemoglobin in check.
My NP told me to do this like monthly. Apparently I have iron rich blood and she said it would be good for other people to have my supply and it will also help get my cholesterol down.
 

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As with everything about getting old, levels drop and mood changes, aches and pains start up and hitting the weights becomes a chore. Also with me I have PMR and it has been suggested that hormones play a part in that. So trying to bring the levels back up legitimately.
Certainly. Again if you have insurance schedule an appt with an Endocrinologist. Simple bloodwork and let them know your goals (test, free test, Vit D, pSH, etc). A script for testosterone (like Cypionate) would do the trick. Doesn’t sound like you’re Dr shopping for anabolics (think androgenic instead). Very common for us, a-hem, aging men. Get energy back, lose the fatigue, and the Mrs. may appreciate the new vigor as well. Good luck
 

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My buddy uses transcend I’m just about to get blood work done myself. Was actually going to start a thread. I’m going to use my other buddies dr
 

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I looked at Everwell in Newport Beach. Was $300/mo or so and included everything including weekly shots and blood tests.

Unfortunately for me when I went we discovered high PSA levels which took me a different medical direction.
 

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Anybody use the on-line testosterone suppliers?

My Naturopath is EXPENSIVE and she is getting busier and busier and it's affecting her ability to make appointments.
I’m going to Aglees Men. Been on the T gel for over a year with no results so started injections 3 weeks ago.

F’kn shocked how many go and get this done. My T levels are low but some of these guys that go lool like Mr T.

PM me if you want details.

PS insurance sux for men’s T.
 
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I’m going to Aglees Men. Been on the T gel for over a year with no results so started injections 3 weeks ago.

F’kn shocked how many go and get this done. My T levels are low but some of these guys that go lool like Mr T.

PM me if you want details.

PS insurance sux for men’s T.
Most drs want you to be really low to prescribe it so best to go to clinics that specialize in TRT if you are relatively low and feel the need or go black market like everyone else. Most people would be shocked how many people take Test every week year in year out. Doing it right makes a world of difference.
 

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Most drs want you to be really low to prescribe it so best to go to clinics that specialize in TRT if you are relatively low and feel the need or go black market like everyone else. Most people would be shocked how many people take Test every week year in year out. Doing it right makes a world of difference.
I’m leaning that as I go.

I was hovering from 180 at my lowest to 400 at my highest and stayed around 230-275. My insurance (blue cross PPO) denied the dr prescription so I had to appeal it. In the end I used single care and it was cheaper on that for the gel than what it was when insurance did approve it.

I just wasn’t getting any where with the DR so I I’m trying a clinic. Was off the gel for a week and my T level was 245 and insurance needed to be 230 but you need to take a 2nd test to confirm and anything below 280 is approved as a cash pay. I was $200 a month for gel and injections with T, HCG, vitamin D. Is about $300.
 

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What do they say is the sweet spot your T should be at?
I was at 740 and felt lethargic. They said normal was 340 to 1100 so I was average. No way that Dr would prescribe anything
 

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I'm around 350 or so. Too high for the VA to do anything for me, so everything is on my dime.
What chaps my ass is every test that I do now is "normal" for my age. Fuck that. I wish I would have gotten a full spectrum analysis of blood, hormone levels and anything else they can do at the age of 30. Use that as a baseline to make changes as I age and see if that actually reduces the effects of ageing.
 
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I'm around 350 or so. Too high for the VA to do anything for me, so everything is on my dime.
What chaps my ass is every test that I do now is "normal" for my age. Fuck that. I wish I would have gotten a full spectrum analysis of blood, hormone levels and anything else they can do at the age of 30. Use that as a baseline to make changes as I age and see if that actually reduces the effects of ageing.
No wonder why the black market on this stuff is so strong but they will be glad to give you a big bottle of Norco’s for minor aches
 
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The gummie threads should start anytime..
 

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I’m going to Aglees Men. Been on the T gel for over a year with no results so started injections 3 weeks ago.

F’kn shocked how many go and get this done. My T levels are low but some of these guys that go lool like Mr T.

PM me if you want details.

PS insurance sux for men’s T.
I'm at Ageless men as well. Great spot. I go to Carlsbad location. For people wondering I pay weekly, $58 week. That includes blood work every 3 months and access to medical care just as your typical doctor would provide. My FSA is accepted.
 

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I switched to RDP Gummies and haven’t looked back. After a few months and twitching/itchy skin does not bother me too much any more. 🤪 🤪 🤪 🤪 🤪
If you order from the daily list on rdp you gotta be careful. The mods whack the good ones first and if you're in Hawaii you'd need to be awake and ordering by 2am or else it's not worth it 😂🤣😂
 

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It's the drooling in public that would get me...
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😳 😳 😳 😳 What regiment did you go with? I gotta make sure I don‘t get any of those…..

If you order from the daily list on rdp you gotta be careful. The mods whack the good ones first and if you're in Hawaii you'd need to be awake and ordering by 2am or else it's not worth it 😂🤣😂
Good to know @Ziggy did you find this out personally or did a “friend” inform you? 🤣
 

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😳 😳 😳 😳 What regiment did you go with? I gotta make sure I don‘t get any of those…..


Good to know @Ziggy did you find this out personally or did a “friend” inform you? 🤣
I'm friends with the mods, if that's what you meant 😁😆
 

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I'm around 350 or so. Too high for the VA to do anything for me, so everything is on my dime.
What chaps my ass is every test that I do now is "normal" for my age. Fuck that. I wish I would have gotten a full spectrum analysis of blood, hormone levels and anything else they can do at the age of 30. Use that as a baseline to make changes as I age and see if that actually reduces the effects of ageing.
I double checked and Ageless men for cash TRT approval is under 400 you should be good.
 

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I wonder…Can you have too much T?
Not lethal however you start reverting back to puberty in the sense of acne, tons of sweating and BO, body runs hot. Hair also starts getting thicker everywhere accept your head. You will also wear out your spouse if they are not on the same leverl libido wise. Doesn't sound like a big deal but it is when your ready to go anytime and she is not. I would just be concerned about blood thickness. Worst case you donate every 3 months and goes to a good cause. I started 10 months ago and no issues with blood. I had the listed above side effects when they were getting my numbers dialed in. My wife just had her 1st T injection last week, her numbers need to rise up and don't expect much for a few weeks but her sleeping and libido are getting better. I am very happy after a few days and looking forward to where she progresses to. 😁
 

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Well as luck would have it, no T for me right now. Colonoscopy came back negative, but my prostate is enlarged and my PSA number is at 7.
If it ain't one thing it is another hahaha
Time to get an MRI
 
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Well as luck would have it, no T for me right now. Colonoscopy came back negative, but my prostate is enlarged and my PSA number is at 7.
If it ain't one this it is another hahaha
Time to get an MRI
Just did that whole deal not too long ago, hopefully everything is normal for you.
 

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I just tried this stuff cause everyone (mostly over 40) at work seems to be on it. They talk about how much more energy they have, some guys bulk up big time on it and claim it’s all they’re on. I tried it for a month and physically felt no different, but mentally I was 18 years old again. What a nightmare. As soon as I stopped I felt way better and could actually think my way through situations without getting agitated and angry. I don’t think I needed it to begin with. If you’re going to do it, definitely get your blood checked before and during. It doesn’t just make you “feel” young again. It fucks with your hormones big time.
 

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I just tried this stuff cause everyone (mostly over 40) at work seems to be on it. They talk about how much more energy they have, some guys bulk up big time on it and claim it’s all they’re on. I tried it for a month and physically felt no different, but mentally I was 18 years old again. What a nightmare. As soon as I stopped I felt way better and could actually think my way through situations without getting agitated and angry. I don’t think I needed it to begin with. If you’re going to do it, definitely get your blood checked before and during. It doesn’t just make you “feel” young again. It fucks with your hormones big time.
What stuff? TRT?
 

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Well I had my first blood draw after 5 weeks and went from 285 to 1250 :oops: Didn't expect that, but I knew it was higher as I was walking around like a teenage boy.. 🤣

So now they are adjusting to bring me between 700-800.

Wont test for 3 months, but I might opt for one in 1.5 just to make sure I don't get to low.

its a ride for sure...
 

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Well I had my first blood draw after 5 weeks and went from 285 to 1250 :oops: Didn't expect that, but I knew it was higher as I was walking around like a teenage boy.. 🤣

So now they are adjusting to bring me between 700-800.

Wont test for 3 months, but I might opt for one in 1.5 just to make sure I don't get to low.

its a ride for sure...
Good for you. I might know that feeling 😁
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Well I had my first blood draw after 5 weeks and went from 285 to 1250 :oops: Didn't expect that, but I knew it was higher as I was walking around like a teenage boy.. 🤣

So now they are adjusting to bring me between 700-800.

Wont test for 3 months, but I might opt for one in 1.5 just to make sure I don't get to low.

its a ride for sure...
If you don’t mind sharing .. What does that include😂
 

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Damn..... are you being adjusted down?
I’m around 1200 probably. My normal is around 700. I’m 58. 700 was not doing it for me. 1200 is my sweet spot. All blood work is on point. I’m different though. Norco’s wire me but I can go right to sleep after a pot of coffee. Most pills have little effect. Doc says some people’s receptors are just wired differently. Having elbow surgery in a couple weeks so we chatted about pain meds and he said it wouldn’t matter taking something different because all would wire me. So I guess just 800’s at night. He has done both shoulders, my other elbow and both hands. We see each other from time to time….in the operating room
 

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I’m around 1200 probably. My normal is around 700. I’m 58. 700 was not doing it for me. 1200 is my sweet spot. All blood work is on point. I’m different though. Norco’s wire me but I can go right to sleep after a pot of coffee. Most pills have little effect. Doc says some people’s receptors are just wired differently. Having elbow surgery in a couple weeks so we chatted about pain meds and he said it wouldn’t matter taking something different because all would wire me. So I guess just 800’s at night. He has done both shoulders, my other elbow and both hands. We see each other from time to time….in the operating room
How did you get a dr or clinic to go so high if you are normally 700? I would love to stay around 1100-1200.
 

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So here is the update. Prostate MRI shows me at a level 2 which means no cancer. Glad to hear that. I will be researching what I can do to shrink my prostate or at least slow the growth.
My Naturopath has put me on a .7ml dose per week to start off. Can't wait to see how much the cost will be for this.
I've done the butt injections and wasn't a real fan. Then I started to do the thigh. Much better but I never realize that the thigh area could use shorter needles. Also I heard someone say they do it in their stomach area.
What areas and sizes of needles are ya'll using?
 

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Not sure the size, but it’s bigger than an insulin shot. The shots are rotated weekly left and right sides. It’s usual at the upper part of the butt just below the waistline.
 

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Of course not. Because you’re at a clinic.
Well let me clarify, is it a clinic? I guess you call it that but it’s not a medical clinic it’s a men’s health “clinic”. You can get all kinds of shots and IV fluids as a walk in.
 
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