I'm on doc prescribed TRT at 175 mg of test cyp weekly and my estradiol is 112

[JanSz]

Originally Posted by Vic Mackey

Thank God for this site. I've been reading EVERYTHING about TRT on these forums. I've also in the past read A LOT of information from the man himself Dr. John Crisler.

Here's what I'm going to do:

I'm going to wait 7 weeks before I get my next labs. If after getting 125 mg test a week (down from 175 mg test week) my estradiol is still high, I will take Arimidex. I've read from Dr. Crislers publishings on this site that he reccommends between 0.25 and 0.5mg Arimidex every one to third day, depending upon the specific situation. Here's what I'm going to do: I'm going to take 0.5 every 3 days. For example, take 0.5 mg on Monday and than take 0.5 mg Thursday. And than take 0.5 mg on Sunday and than 0.5 mg on Wednesday, etc. I will do this for 5 weeks (Dr. Crisler says when starting Arimidex wait atleast 5 weeks before getting follow up labs). If my estradiol is still high I will than take 0.5 mg every 2 days for 5 weeks than get labs. If my estradiol is STILL high, I will than take 0.5 mg every day for 5 weeks and get labs. By than my estradiol should be under control.

Meanwhile, my doc will be injecting me once weekly of 125 mg of test. I will also continue taking my Nature-throid 1 1/2 grain daily and 50 mg daily of DHEA (25 mg morning/25 mg evening). Also taking Nexium 40 mg daily and Lisinopril 40 mg daily.

Is this a good plan of attack?

You are not willing to post any test results or your health history.
You are only complaining about recent erection problems.
Using Arimidex the way you plan on using will NEWER result in controlling E2.
Your have to make trips to doctor's office to receive T-injections, then you saying that you have "progressive" doctor (my foot).
Quote:progressive medicine/wellness doc who specializes in TRT
You have multiple health problems that are (very likely) addressed in wrong way.

Nexium -
(prevents the production of acid in the stomach)
prolonged use will result in STARVATION and mineral imbalances

Likely you already have adrenal problems resulting in high blood pressure.
There may be a better way to address high BP that taking BP lowering medication.
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LISINOPRIL
(lyse IN oh pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to protect the heart immediately after a heart attack.

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[chilln]

Originally Posted by Vic Mackey

Can anyone help me find a doctor near Albany, NY?

Sorry but I've been away for a few weeks, and I'm going away once more for another few weeks.

But I did take a lot of time out to find medical professional advisers specifically in the Albany area, and what I discovered is that all of the doctors in that area are "old school" drugs-only boys.

The reason for this is the very prominent Albany Medical College. Towns with a major medical college never have skilled hormone modulation therapy specialists. It's because they won't find any "friends" because the vast majority of doctors in the area are bolted to the Medical College and all of it's facilities.

And if you haven't worked it out yet - hormone modulation therapy goes against the profits of the medical establishment, because the drugs are not patented.

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Therefore if you're prepared to travel a little further afield, you can get good help from the medical professional advisers who I have PMed to you.

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[Vic Mackey]

Originally Posted by chilln

Sorry but I've been away for a few weeks, and I'm going away once more for another few weeks.

But I did take a lot of time out to find medical professional advisers specifically in the Albany area, and what I discovered is that all of the doctors in that area are "old school" drugs-only boys.

The reason for this is the very prominent Albany Medical College. Towns with a major medical college never have skilled hormone modulation therapy specialists. It's because they won't find any "friends" because the vast majority of doctors in the area are bolted to the Medical College and all of it's facilities.

And if you haven't worked it out yet - hormone modulation therapy goes against the profits of the medical establishment, because the drugs are not patented.

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Therefore if you're prepared to travel a little further afield, you can get good help from the medical professional advisers who I have PMed to you.

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I appreciate your time and effort in helping me bro.

[blackhawks]

Vic,
Please dont take this the wrong way but you are being "dumb" by staying with this doctor when you could be going to Dr Crisler. There is only a one time plane ride or car ride that you have to make. After that, all visits are done over the phone. Not to mention, I'm sure you are paying your dr every time you visit him ( weekly ). This will be eliminated because you will be self injecting.

So you see, its probably costing you more to stay with your current Dr... Not to mention, You aren't getting the care you need /deserve. I don't see why you don't change Dr's. Makes no sense.....