Do I really need blood work for 250 test?

[Maushhendh]

I live in one of the states where ordering blood work is illegal. After looking online, quest and lab corp seem to be the only solution. Only problem is that they are pretty far away from me. I’m planning on taking accutane soon, so I will be able to get blood cell counts and metabolic panels done once a month. I know I should get testosterone and estrogen measured, but I can’t see anyway of doing it. If anyone has any input let me know.

 

[Maushhendh]

I should add that I had testosterone checked 2 years ago and I was at 490. Every other surrounding hormone was also normal.

 

[hellerhiwater]

i use discountedlabs dot com.

imo yes it is worth it to get a few snapshots of your body throughout the trt administration. ideally before starting, 6 weeks after starting, then the first time you feel "off" or like you might have high estrogen just to see if youre picking up the right vibes. if you are picking up the correct vibes, then you can continue being flippant about bloodwork in regards to the hormones.

all of that being said, its still a good idea to get a basic metabolic panel, and cbc every 8-12 weeks with that much testosterone until you're absolutely sure your body handles every aspect of it well

 

[Tbaz192]

My Buddy ran 200mg a week. Elevated TRT lol
E2 came back at 70.
He had no clue it was elevated.
Explains why he was being emotional & having issues. Bump those numbers up and you got more issues comin

 

[Elektrobot]

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[CNICKLIFE]

So here is what i just did. Had high cholesterol in May, LDL was 250 and triglycerides were 250, in July went on 300mgs/wk test from 120. went 11 weeks then started RETA on oct 11, now after 9 weeks my LDL is just about cut in 1/2, came back at 150 and total is 220, so just about under the 200 mark. Last year this time i was 339 total and triglycerides were so high they couldnt measure LDL. They wanted to put me on 2 statins in May and i said F that. RETA is the key, lost 30 lbs in 8 weeks, still holding there at week 9. Gonna stay on reta for another 12 weeks when i do my next blood test.

 

[Ghoul]

So here is what i just did. Had high cholesterol in May, LDL was 250 and triglycerides were 250, in July went on 300mgs/wk test from 120. went 11 weeks then started RETA on oct 11, now after 9 weeks my LDL is just about cut in 1/2, came back at 150 and total is 220, so just about under the 200 mark. Last year this time i was 339 total and triglycerides were so high they couldnt measure LDL. They wanted to put me on 2 statins in May and i said F that. RETA is the key, lost 30 lbs in 8 weeks, still holding there at week 9. Gonna stay on reta for another 12 weeks when i do my next blood test.

The GLP and weight loss are terrific. They’ll do a lot for you, but it’s not nearly enough given the damage done before now, not the least of which by LDL 250 and the inflammation factory all that visceral fat was. 125 LDL is continuing the work of narrowing your arteries, just at a slower pace.

If you want to live a long life, and a decent shot of avoiding a heart attack or stroke that leaves you out of breath after 3 steps, drooling and in diapers, or in a coffin, you’d be wise to get a CAC (calcium) score. You’ll have to pay for it yourself, but it can be done for around $150. Mostly as a tool, a wake up call, to motivate you to do what’s necessary by confirming the cardiovascular disease you already have.

After it comes back positive showing just how fucked up your cardiac arteries undoubtedly are, you can use that result to get Repatha, which should be combined with a statin (insist on Pitavastatin as it has the lowest risk of all statins), and ezetimibe. That’ll get your ApoB and LDL down low enough to stop any further plaque buildup (you’ve already got a ton), remove (a little, but it’ll help) some of the fresher plaque, and start stabilizing the rest. Then your risk will slowly back away from the cliff, going down each year as you maintain the weight loss and good lipids.

If you’re lucky all this will start before you develop angina, and none of your vessels are on the threshold of the 90% blockage where noticeable symptoms begin and you’ll have to pencil in some time to get a stent (or 3).