I'm still waiting on one more result, but I've gotten most of my blood work back. I'm surprisingly healthy overall, but I did have a couple of out-of-range readings that I'll have to ask about when I have the consult.
The big takeaway for me though was that yes, I have an issue. The range for total testosterone for men is 250-1100 (can't remember the units), which covers men roughly between the ages of 20 to 80 or so. Mine is at 270. Many websites say that under 300, men will really start to notice the effects, and I surely do. This explains why I've been working out for literally decades with nothing much to show for it, physically. Also why I can't lose body fat, and why my recovery sucks.
I'm actually really glad to know I'm not just some 'loser' who doesn't put in enough effort. There's a legit medical reason I can't make progress. I'm still waiting for my reverse T3 results, which is indicative of thyroid function, so I'm curious to see that as well. Regardless, I'm a prime candidate for TRT, and I fully expect to be given a prescription after my consult. I'm pretty excited about it, and I'm also wondering, how much of this might be responsible for my depression issues. 20 years ago when I got tested, my Total test was only 330, but not much else was checked, and there was no consideration for time of day (as testosterone fluctuates during the day), so I've been low for decades. it makes me wonder if I've been low all my life, because the range for teens/early 20s men is supposed to be greater than 1200.
On the negative side, due to this info, I'm really unmotivated to work out tonight, because, why bother? I'm not going to make any progress until I get my hormones right, and it's likely I'll be able to have my consult (and get meds) within the next week or two. I think I'll just wait until I feel motivated to get my workout in, but in the meantime, I'm going to try to find some things that help me feel better mentally.
Oh, and I dropped off my car for repairs today & ended up with a new(ish) Toyota Camry for a rental. It's a nice car, but it's gas-powered, and I don't like it. I feel really unsettled without my car!
Oh! And the plumbers should finally be here on Thursday to get the old water heater out of my basement! It's about freakin time...
5:13 p.m. - 2023-08-29
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