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First off, if this isn't where I should introduce myself and my story, I apologize and move as needed. Thanks
Ok, let's see. 27 y/o male, 5'6", 173lbs, always had the body type if I looked at weights, it seemed like I lifted them. Some say genetics, whatever the case. Always been pretty healthy, listen to my body. Had a lower back injury when I was 14. Fused L4-L5 and L5-S1 when I was 25 with rods and screws. No bid deal. Dealt with it.
This past Dec. started to gain weight without any change in diet or exercise. Was 164lbs before starting to gain the weight. Gained about 10lbs beginning of Jan and lost about 8 of those by the end of Jan. But much difficult to lose than previous time. At the end of my quick diet I got a common cold, and also cut out all caffeine. So, 3 things happened beginning of Feb. Came of diet, had a common illness, and cut out all caffeine. That's when my body went downhill.... and fast.
I gained 22lbs in 4 weeks, slept 16 hours a day, very lethargic, brain fog, lack of coordination, constant headache, constant soar throat, constipation, paleness, low basal body temp. I'm sure most here would easily say, well, you have thyroid problems. Ok, went to primary care dr in Feb. She says, oh, sounds like your thyroid. Drew blood. Dr. called a week later. Nope, you're fine. Well crap, I surely didn't feel good. Tried my old primary physician. More blood work and CT scan of head. Results negative, asked me if I wanted to kill myself. That kinda ticked me off and just left.
Next appointment is with Endo. Went to him and did more bloodwork. Thought, yes, he's gonna find out whats wrong with me. Go back for results a week later. Testosterone was 154, IGF-1 was 183. He said wow, your testosterone is low, let's wait a month. That also didn't sit well with me as when your body is going down the drain, 1 month is a very long time. Went back to first dr. She said oh your T levels are low, here's some Androgel. Took that for a month and did more blood work. T levels after a month, 203. That was in May. None of my symptoms got any better. I started to take my health into my own hands.
I was convinced from the beginning that I was hypothyroid. I was borderline by the test, but no dr. prescribed anything. Ok, maybe a bad decision but I ordered my own thyroid medication. I researched extensively on how to dose it. I started to take that end of May. Did notice a very slight improvement in a couple symptoms.
I called some hormone replacement therapist from the internet just to ask questions. At that point, I just wanted to talk with anyone that might be able to give a little insight. First number I call.. the guy was very helpful. He said he couldn't believe that I'm not getting better treatment for my T levels. He couldn't believe I was 27 and those levels were that low. He asked what my IGF-1 levels were and I told him. He said,"that's crazy. You need treatment for that also". Ok, I know what most will think first. He's just trying to sell it on me. Well from the beginning he knew I was 27 and they can't help anyone under 30 so no reason for him to BS me.
Beginning of June, I ordered pharmacy GH. Freakin expensive but no price on health. Took 1.5iu for a month. Started feeling better towards the end. Looked for lower prices and found some. I placed an order. There are delays on the order and there is about 2 weeks with no gh and my symptoms are returning.
I go back to dr for blood work on the 29th. I was hoping to continuously run the gh for about 2 months and ask to get my igf-1 levels taken along with my T levels. Well that won't happen.
In conclusion, I really think there is a problem with my pituitary gland. three hormones produced by it are down the crapper. Dr's didn't really do squat for me. The highest my weight got was 189 and almost all in belly. Lost 16 lbs in 2 weeks and stuck where I am at.
Sorry for this long post. I normally don't type this much in a week.
I've been lurking here for a while and read many post. There is great information here with solid members. I look forward to being here.
I do have one question before my brain craps out on me.
After taking my last shot of gh, how long would it take to get those symptoms I described back if my pituitary isn't functioning properly?
Ok, let's see. 27 y/o male, 5'6", 173lbs, always had the body type if I looked at weights, it seemed like I lifted them. Some say genetics, whatever the case. Always been pretty healthy, listen to my body. Had a lower back injury when I was 14. Fused L4-L5 and L5-S1 when I was 25 with rods and screws. No bid deal. Dealt with it.
This past Dec. started to gain weight without any change in diet or exercise. Was 164lbs before starting to gain the weight. Gained about 10lbs beginning of Jan and lost about 8 of those by the end of Jan. But much difficult to lose than previous time. At the end of my quick diet I got a common cold, and also cut out all caffeine. So, 3 things happened beginning of Feb. Came of diet, had a common illness, and cut out all caffeine. That's when my body went downhill.... and fast.
I gained 22lbs in 4 weeks, slept 16 hours a day, very lethargic, brain fog, lack of coordination, constant headache, constant soar throat, constipation, paleness, low basal body temp. I'm sure most here would easily say, well, you have thyroid problems. Ok, went to primary care dr in Feb. She says, oh, sounds like your thyroid. Drew blood. Dr. called a week later. Nope, you're fine. Well crap, I surely didn't feel good. Tried my old primary physician. More blood work and CT scan of head. Results negative, asked me if I wanted to kill myself. That kinda ticked me off and just left.
Next appointment is with Endo. Went to him and did more bloodwork. Thought, yes, he's gonna find out whats wrong with me. Go back for results a week later. Testosterone was 154, IGF-1 was 183. He said wow, your testosterone is low, let's wait a month. That also didn't sit well with me as when your body is going down the drain, 1 month is a very long time. Went back to first dr. She said oh your T levels are low, here's some Androgel. Took that for a month and did more blood work. T levels after a month, 203. That was in May. None of my symptoms got any better. I started to take my health into my own hands.
I was convinced from the beginning that I was hypothyroid. I was borderline by the test, but no dr. prescribed anything. Ok, maybe a bad decision but I ordered my own thyroid medication. I researched extensively on how to dose it. I started to take that end of May. Did notice a very slight improvement in a couple symptoms.
I called some hormone replacement therapist from the internet just to ask questions. At that point, I just wanted to talk with anyone that might be able to give a little insight. First number I call.. the guy was very helpful. He said he couldn't believe that I'm not getting better treatment for my T levels. He couldn't believe I was 27 and those levels were that low. He asked what my IGF-1 levels were and I told him. He said,"that's crazy. You need treatment for that also". Ok, I know what most will think first. He's just trying to sell it on me. Well from the beginning he knew I was 27 and they can't help anyone under 30 so no reason for him to BS me.
Beginning of June, I ordered pharmacy GH. Freakin expensive but no price on health. Took 1.5iu for a month. Started feeling better towards the end. Looked for lower prices and found some. I placed an order. There are delays on the order and there is about 2 weeks with no gh and my symptoms are returning.
I go back to dr for blood work on the 29th. I was hoping to continuously run the gh for about 2 months and ask to get my igf-1 levels taken along with my T levels. Well that won't happen.
In conclusion, I really think there is a problem with my pituitary gland. three hormones produced by it are down the crapper. Dr's didn't really do squat for me. The highest my weight got was 189 and almost all in belly. Lost 16 lbs in 2 weeks and stuck where I am at.
Sorry for this long post. I normally don't type this much in a week.
I've been lurking here for a while and read many post. There is great information here with solid members. I look forward to being here.
I do have one question before my brain craps out on me.
After taking my last shot of gh, how long would it take to get those symptoms I described back if my pituitary isn't functioning properly?
