Posted by PeterJ on December 26, 2004, at 1:18:41
In reply to Re: Angrogel (low testosterone)experiences, posted by stann on December 22, 2004, at 21:59:53
> Hi, unfortunately I had to stop the gel after only one day at 2.5g. I could not stand the way I was feeling on it.It has been two days off of it and am still feeling some bad effects.I did try Androgel about a year ago for about six weeks at 5mg than had to stop it and try it again because of adema in my hands and feet.Also, at the same time I was taking AD's for my anxiety and depression so I stopped it and tried Andriol than a patch. The angriol was a nightmare and the patch was terrible. So, I thought while I am not taking any meds except for Valium and Imovane at bed time I would give the gel another chance.
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> I seen my doc yesterday and he does not want to give me injections of T for fear of a bad reaction. I am not sure what to do. I do think having low T is affecting my health. I am so very tired and weak all the time. In the morning I wake feeling as if I had barely slept.Going to the gym is also very exhausting. I have suffered from fatigue my whole life. Maybe I will try the Androgel again, but starting out at 2.5g and staying at that dose for a long time. If I can tolerate it.
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> Also, I will be seeing an endocrinologist this February, 2005. Apparently there is a drug called Clomiphene Citrate that she could prescribe.It is suppose to increase T, by stimulating the pituitary gland. This is what my urologist told me.
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> I wonder if I have had low T my whole life??
The testosterone injections produce an effect that lasts up to two weeks, so I would avoid them if I were you. If the injection dose is too high you will feel horrible for one or two weeks with no way to reverse it.The androgel is absorbed over 3-4 days, so the gel does accumulate in the skin and it takes that long for the effects to dminish.
You might even consider trying 2.5gms Androgel every other day and see if you can tolerate that.
I sympathize with your predicament as I know the feeling of too much testosterone stimulation can be extremely unpleasant and at the same time, having too little is not good for one's long term quality of life.The clomiphene could be effective, although there is no guarantee it won't overstimulate.
Another possiblity might be to use the testoterone along with a drug that has a calming effect (whatever that might be in your case).
PeterJ
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