posted Fri, 09/12/2014 - 06:55
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Not over 40 but I have Low T
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I am sorry if Im in the wrong place but I need to talk about this issue. Im 24 and my test was at 124 this week so the Doc prescribed axiron. I have sleep apnea already and I am not sure I wanna take this stuff. I am hoping I can get myself back to normal but the dr is not an endocrinologist so Im not sure how much he knows about this. I just want some advice or something. Im feelin kinda shitty about this.
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Is your sleep apnea treated at night wearing a cpap machine, if not sleep apnea will cause low T because your not able to get adiquite amounts of REM sleep.
deluca72Yes Ive had cpap for over 1 year. I am not trying to cure the sleep apnea if thats what others are thinking. Im just wondering if the TRT will make mine worse, or if Im okay because i have cpap. I am hoping this doesnt make me gain water weight or anything because Im fat as it is. I hope my old workout regime that I used when I played sports will kick my ass back into shape once the test levela rise a bit and I get some energy
Getting fat and retaining water will depend on your workout, you're only taking enough test to get your levels back in normal range so you will likely not experience any water weight if you train properly and eat a good diet and get to a caloric deficite. If it were me I would lift heavy compound movements like deadlifts, squats, and bench doing a 5x5 routine to build muscle and burn fat, and dedicate most of my time to cardio cardio cardio for the next 12 months. Once you get the fat off you may want to find a good Endo and see about a reboot and get off the test. You could likely get back to good natty levels once you drop the bodyfat and keep your apnea treated with cpap.
deluca72Thank you. Much appreciated.
Well I'm definitely not a doctor but if you don't feel its a good idea to take what your doctor subscribed then maybe you should try getting a second or third opinion and go from there not trying to be a dick or nothing but at your age it's not a good idea to try to medicate yourself seek professional advice you got your whole life ahead of you!
deluca72I guess I wanted advice from someone on a TRT gel and know if it will make my sleep apneas worse. also Icant afford to gain anymore weight I need to lose it and I am unclear if TRT gels Aromitize or should I be asking my DR for an estrogen blocker or what. Im just looking to the community of people with the same issue for advice
It really shouldn't make it worse, because it's not a very high dose. It really is a means to an end. Your weight is your issue and is most likely causing your sleep apnea. The test will help you feel better, and push you towards weight loss. That should be your goal and quickly. Test does have sides, but so do all meds.
Again, if you don't want sleep apnea, you know what you need to do. I think the gel is a valuable tool to help you accomplish it. Seems like your doctor does as well.
You're apnea is most likely due to your weight. That is really what you need to focus on right now. Axiron will help get your test levels to a normal range. It's not like running a cycle. This will help you decrease your body fat, by helping you feel better, more energy, which should translate into more activity.
You need to lock down your diet and start a serious exercise program.
I'm not sure what you feel bad about. Everyone has issues and it looks like they know what yours is and they have prescribed a fix. It's all good news to me. You need to look at it that way to make changes. Good luck.
deluca72thank you and yes ive been dieting somewhat and exercising just trouble being motivated and every lb is a fight. a few years ago I could drop 20lbs like nothin. Im pretty sure I didnt PCT right when I was younger and thats my cause of low T. hopefully this isnt a lifetime issue