Recent content by DeeAye

No, I am not taking an AI, and my doc is mostly clueless and somewhat suspicious that I am after PEDs (even though an endocrinologist prescribed androgel based on my low T). Anyway, I live in a rural area and don't have many other options. Please excuse my ignorance. . . what are my options...

Yes, I am taking Andro under a MD's oversight. He is a GP, though an Endocrinologist made the original diagnosis and prescription. Anyway, foot swelling (and hands and ankles) is listed as potential side effects for Androgel, including on their TV ads.

Is foot swelling from T dependent upon the type of T, or will feet swell regardless of whether one takes Androgel or Axiron or injections? Is the amount of swelling proportionate to the amount T taken? In other words, if I am taking 10 g of Androgel/day and lower it to 8.5 g/day, can I...

Zyglamail, I just started taking 12.5 mg of Iodoral. Is there any harm in also supplementing selenium? If so, how much? FYI There is 110 mcg of selenium in my daily vitamin. I realize that it'd be best to get blood-work and oversight from an MD, but I'm just looking for some general...

Zyglamail and others have made numerous comments in these threads about iodine deficiency, so I am looking for some basic guidance. I've tried searching these forums, as well some general web searches, but I was unable to ascertain any definitive advice. For middle-aged guy on TRT with a solid...

A number of endurance sporting events (such as the Ironman corporation) randomly test amateur athletes. How long prior to the event would a person have to stop applying Androgel to make sure he doesn't test positive?

Please explain, Poud4poundaas. Thanks!

I'm just wondering if it's best to apply Androgel at night or in the morning? Is there any benefit to splitting my dose (ie - applying 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 before bed)? Thanks!

Thanks much for your insights. Two follow-up ?'s: 1. Sorry for my ignorance, but what is AI? 2. Once I dial in my dosage to an appropriate T-level, should I keep it there all the time or should I go off for a month periodically?

300ish pre-andro and 600 on 10 g. I never did bloodwork on 15 g because my doc only prescribed 10 g, and I didn't want him to know I was messing with dosages on my own.

I am a 40-yr-old endurance athlete with chronically low T. My doc prescribed 10g of Androgel daily. I feel better on it - obviously. I'm not sure why (bad math skills?), but my pharmacist gives me an extra pump each month. For a few months, I upped my dosage to 15g and felt even better. I...