Posted by polarbear206 on September 20, 2007, at 9:34:59
In reply to Very serious question..PLS help about testosterone, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on September 19, 2007, at 20:11:12
> Hi folks...
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> Excuse my spelling tonight, I am in a major rush.
> But, last week I went to the doctors, and we found my testosterone was low. That is the first time I have had it checked...EVER! What is something else, is that that he gave me a testosterone depo shot (slow release) and I am now going to be getting them every month. What I CAN'T believe is how a LARGE chunk of my psych symptoms have gone away!(knock on wood) I have the rational, gentle, energy I had BEFORE I went on psych meds. In fact, besides a major loss of two people in my life 10 years ago, it was about 13 years ago I went to get psych meds because, one of the reasons being, is I couldn't get sexually excitied.And I was majorly depressed about that too.(Today I walked out of the shower and noticed something, ahem, different..lol.) Mind you, I had problems sleeping too, and could be an occassional grump.
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> But, my one concern so far is, according to my scale, I've gained 15 pounds since my testosterone shot. Now, I read testosterone can cause an increase in muscle mass as well. Anybody think this may be part of the issue? I'd REALLY appreciate comments, as this is the most important health thing I've dealt with in years. I am going to keep the option of lowering meds too, and getting off my weight. I am telling you, it is like I woke out of a bad dream...but I am certainly not manic or such. I am way too calm to be so. THANK YOU thank you thank you...
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> JayJay,
I wouldn't do anything yet. You just started your monthly shots. Give it a full month, unless you would notice a change as in irritablilty, anger, or some hypomania, ect.. Once you discuss your concerns at your next visit, and are still feeling even, you can discuss with your doctor about SLOWLY reduce your psyche meds if you want. Testosterone does cause an increase in muscle mass, so look at it this way, you will be able to burn more calories with the increase muscle mass. If you can lower your psych meds too the more better!! I'm so glad for you. I wish more doctors would do these hormone test for men who are having depression issues. They get easily overlooked, when part of the answer can be a simple test. Your hormones play a big role in your moods.
Polarbear
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