Low T Alternatives
I'd be interested in hearing/reading members experiences with the various Low Testosterone treatment alternatives:
Transdermal Patch (e.g. Androderm) Transdermal Gels (e.g. Androgel, Axiron, Testim, Fortesta) Compounded Transdermal Cream (by compounding pharmacy) Implants Intramuscular Injections Clomid (clomiphene citrate/clomifene citrate) Others(?) I think such a discussion would be useful for this forum. Doc PS: If you'd prefer, response via Private Message is OK. |
Low T caused be neuropathy?
Hi there. Curious whether low testosterone can be caused be chronic neuropathic pain like CRPS? I'm 40 years old, I have low T but insurance doesn't cover androgel/testim. I have pretty good insurance too. Frustrated.
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I get good results with Testim gel 1% 50mg. Don't remember the exact numbers but went from the 200's to about 750 ng/dL. Much improved libido and general feeling of well being (maybe because of the improved libido? :winky: )
Apply the gel once a day, easy to use, doesn't sting or smell, have had no side affects, PSA levels remain normal. Co-pay with my insurance runs $30/month. Satisfied with it. |
My brother(age:69) tried Androgel, but discontinued use due to swelling in ankles, which apparently outweighed any benefit gained.
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Hormone Treatments in Chronic and Intractable Pain—An Emerging Practice Hormone Replacements and Treatments in Chronic Pain: Update 2010 Testosterone Replacement in Chronic Pain Patients ...and other similar articles by Dr. Tennant Have you contacted your insurance carrier and asked if there are any that they do/will cover? Many companies don't cover (e.g.) Androgel, but may cover another such as Fortesta, or injections. Topicals can also be made by a compounding pharmacy for much less than some name-brands. From the articles above, many precursors of testosterone (pregnenolone, DHEA, etc.) can be gotten OTC, but I'd have a doctor on-board to help with testing, dosing, & monitoring. Doc |
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I also did use Axiron for about a year (they had a special going at $25/co-pay). It was OK and there were no side affects, but my levels with it were in the 500-600 range vs. 750 or so with the Testim. My insurance doesn't cover the Axiron so the cost went to $300+ for a month; my insurance does cover the Testim. |
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