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Just scheduled a full physical/checkup that comes with a full blood panel that will check my test and estrogen levels. How much blood do they draw out and is it painful? Will I feel weak and tired for the rest of the day?
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Stiofean
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You should bring some Softdrinks or sugery food with you as last time i had mine done i was weak, after fasting 12 hours youll need it
kx250rider
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I've had up to 8 vacutainers taken at one test, and no problem, no light-head, or anything. I have a BIG appetite for breakfast, so I go for bloodwork early in the morning and eat immediately after. As far as if it hurts; no more than any other kind of blood test. It's only 1 needle, at least on all the tests I've had.
Muscle tissue biopsy: DIFFERENT STORY! That needle (I mean tent spike) hurts.
On the fasting, you will get all bad results if you were told to fast, and you didn't. It's a BIG issue! Whatever the test instructions say, do yourself a favor and go with it. And tell the truth when the lab tech asks exactly what/when you last ate. No coffee in the morning, and ask if you can take any meds you're on, or if you need to wait. I'm giving this tough answer because I screwed up once, and had to pay the $1200 all over again after the tests came back all SNAFU'd!
Charles
Muscle tissue biopsy: DIFFERENT STORY! That needle (I mean tent spike) hurts.
On the fasting, you will get all bad results if you were told to fast, and you didn't. It's a BIG issue! Whatever the test instructions say, do yourself a favor and go with it. And tell the truth when the lab tech asks exactly what/when you last ate. No coffee in the morning, and ask if you can take any meds you're on, or if you need to wait. I'm giving this tough answer because I screwed up once, and had to pay the $1200 all over again after the tests came back all SNAFU'd!
Charles
AlphaMaleDawg
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wait I need to fast before??? I am going at 10:15am friday morning, and wasnt told to do that. I scheduled a checkup and asked if i could get a blood test to check my test and estrogen levels and they said it comes with the full physical. Not once did they say I would need to fast for it though. Should I not eat breakfast until afterwards that morning?
downunder hunter
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Wow 1200 bucks thats insane bro!!! i got my tests today and its free, i get them before during and after every cycle
in aus but.....sorry dont mean for it too look like im rubbin it in or anything im just shocked...take care mate
mrplunkey
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There are a few tests that involve fasting. I think you're not supposed to eat 8-10 hours before a comprehensive metabolic panel or a lipid panel with LDL/HDL.
I'm getting my bloodwork done this morning. Here's an exerpt from the emails they always send me:
They won't take enough blood for you to miss it.
Your doctor should have told you to fast or not, or check the lab sheet you have and it should indicate. I normally get 21-24 vials drawn during my blood panels, but they check the hormones and everything else I guess. I hate needles man, but honestly its not bad at all unless the nurse you get sucks hah....but they do comment everytime I go in "wow thats alot of blood"...
No worries bros, you guys pin yourselves all the time this is nothing! hah
No worries bros, you guys pin yourselves all the time this is nothing! hah
AlphaMaleDawg
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I just called the doctor's office after reading through the replies in this thread. The receptionist on the phone said there is no rule on fasting, as long as I am not taking any cholesterol medication. So it seems like I can have my normal breakfast that morning and it shouldn't be a problem
another question: is there a specific test I need to ask for? I just said I needed a blood test so I can get my testosterone and estrogen levels checked and a basic lipid profile. They should understand that pretty clearly, wont they? I just want to make sure I dont leave there without getting the necessary tests I need to determine if I can start another cycle yet
another question: is there a specific test I need to ask for? I just said I needed a blood test so I can get my testosterone and estrogen levels checked and a basic lipid profile. They should understand that pretty clearly, wont they? I just want to make sure I dont leave there without getting the necessary tests I need to determine if I can start another cycle yet
kx250rider
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Wow 1200 bucks thats insane bro!!! i got my tests today and its free, i get them before during and after every cycle
My wife's aunt lives in Australia, and she says that the care there is better than in the USA, but still there is a long wait for non-emergency care sometimes. And that's not good, because I've always thought of Australia as knowing how to do things right in government (aside from their gun control, that is).
The problem is that the American medical care system is one of the worst, as it's ruled by the politicians and the drug manufacturers. Doctors and patients have almost no power. If you want something done, plan to pay cash, and don't use any insurance. Insurance companies won't pay for ANY preventive or diagnostic care... They'll only pay for treatments after you're already very sick. Or maybe they'll get lucky, and you die before they get around to the expensive treatments.
My endocrinologist, who did my workup and ordered the tests, doesn't even belong to any insurance network. That way, they don't have to obey the rules about when they're allowed to order a test or not. But it's expensive. I had to choose to go that way, and sacrifice everything else. It's $450 every visit to the doctor, and even the followup blood tests are $350-$500 each; about every 6 months. If Obama the Hun gets his way, private pay doctors will be forced completely out if existance like in Canada. Then, the Canadians who come to the USA for medical care will have to stay southbound on Interstate 5, all the way to Mexico, where they'll meet up with all the Americans down there to get treatment. I'm scared like a little girl running from the boogie man. Imagine that.... Americans and Canadians flocking to Mexico for help????!!!!!!!
Charles
downunder hunter
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That is very extreme being forced over the border to get treatment! Seems to me that the health care system there is more concerned about making the rich richer then actually provided a health care service to the population, When i need to see a doctor all i do is go the the medical centre, show my medicare card sign a piece of paper the wait 10-30 mins for a doctor sometimes less, i got my blood test yesterday i was in and out in roughly 20 mins and will get a call in 2 days to come collect my result with no charge. Although that was quick i have dislocated my shoulder and went to the public hospital and waited 3 hours in the waiting room!
i also think that our government should change the gun laws :
Testosterone, IGF-I, Estradiol (ask for a good male E2 test as some will give very crappy generic female estrogen test which are not very accurate), and others depending on what you are looking for.
Here are some examples. I think best policy is to SPOON feed the doctor exactly what you need or else it could mean another trip to the lab:
Male Hormone Modulating Profile Blood Test
Male Life Extension Panel Blood Test
Male Hormone Add-On Panel Blood Test
Male Hormone Re-Test Profile Blood Test
Here are some examples. I think best policy is to SPOON feed the doctor exactly what you need or else it could mean another trip to the lab:
Male Hormone Modulating Profile Blood Test
Male Life Extension Panel Blood Test
Male Hormone Add-On Panel Blood Test
Male Hormone Re-Test Profile Blood Test
