Used Testim and my testosterone Crashed. Help

notoverthehillyet · #1 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 01:39 AM

06-14-08 Am 44. Principal at an elementary school. I work out 5 days a week, 90 minutes each workout. Symptoms of low test - tired, low sex drive, loss of strength over past 3 years, depression, concentration, etc. Dr. prescribed lunesta. Said I was not getting enough sleep. I average 3 to 4 hrs a night of sleep. Even with Lunesta still 3 to 4 hours of sleep. No help. Dr. suggested a blood test. Testosterone level was 596. Dr. said this was "high normal." Dr. prescribed Testim - (5grams?) one gel packet a day "to supplement your body's testosterone." He said it should eliminate aformentioned symptoms. My concern is that taking testim will stop my body from making its own testosterone. I have read many of the threads on this site. I feel like many of you know more than my Dr. I am confused and very green. Thoughts? I don't feel completely comfortable with his recommendation. Any suggestions on specific threads to read. Thanks for any input.

08-31-08 I have been on Testim and am using Lunesta since June. Am finally getting 6 hours of solid sleep now, wearing wife out, and energy levels up. Have noticed loss of fat. Am 6' at 190. Waist went from 34 to 32 June to present. Weight stayed the same. My wife says I am more muscular. I don't notice a difference. Still a wimp but at least am sleeping better and chasing the wife around the house again. If anyone can recommend some threads to read on the topic....much appreciated. So much 411 on this site. Test levels at 700+. Dr. says will reduce testim use. Levels too high. Does not want my body to stop natural Test production. The adventure continues. Thanx for your input. Greatly appreciated. All God's best.

10-16-08 Update. My nuts have been very sore. I went in for my blood test yesterday. My test levels have crashed. Test level dropped to 109 from 700's. My testicles are very sore, feel tired, low energy, low drive. Not sure what is up. I am worried. Dr. today wants to put me on 10% Testim daily. I am very confused and he does not seem confindent in what he is talking about. I started at 500+ in June, went to 700+, and am now at 109 and feel like crap. Do I need to go to an Endocrinologist? Any suggestions. I think most of you know more than my Dr. I am very concerned.

SeekWellness Editor · #2 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 07:07 AM

I think you should seek a second opinion. You may even want to see if our own Dr. Steidle would do a telephone consultation with you or your doctor. You can contact him through his website at: Welcome to NEI Urology.

notoverthehillyet · #3 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 09:59 AM

Thank you. I live in CA. I noticed the Urologist mentioned in the post is located in Indiana. How would that work? I am assuming they are fee based. Against my Doctor's advice, I am holding off on the 10% Testim until I get a second opinion. So, your post affirms my thinking. Thanks again.

SeekWellness Editor · #4 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 12:54 PM

Yes, Dr. Steidle is in Indiana but he has a toll free number. I'm not sure how it would work but I think it's worth a try. Call the number, explain your situation and ask if they can recommend someone in your area who is skilled with testosterone treatments. If they don't know anyone, perhaps they would work with your doctor or you by phone using your test scores.

An alternative is to use our search engine for pelvic health specialists, SEPHIA's Choice™. With an advanced search, you can specify that you want to find someone who knows about a certain condition -- choose andropause/low testosterone and choose your state. If we have anyone in CA who knows about this topic, their contact info will come up. Good luck.