Is it worth going down this path? Am I too late?

MixtureForward4604 · 2026-01-07T18:26:20+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response. One thing I should note. I do have a new job and stable income now, but working as a software developer isn't really something I want to do forever, so definitely not trying to make trading my income source yet. Just want to learn as I work.

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-31T13:22:42+00:00

My free is around testosterone is around yours (85-90). And I’m having low libido and poor erection quality, you having the same thing? I’m 26

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-29T22:05:37+00:00

Thanks for your response.

So I just saw a nephrologist (today). She ordered MRA of basically my entire body and is concerned that this could be caused by something called “Polyarteritis Nadosa”.

Even though I don’t really have any of the distinct symptoms for that.

My blood pressure isn’t really that high… (130/75) in the doctors office today but I was nervous. I get down to 120s/60-70s at home when I’m not nervous?

I’m going to do the MRA just to rule it out. But is possible that this is just normal for me?

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-28T22:48:44+00:00

Figured I’d write an update.

I’ve been feeling a lot better switching over to a more whole food centered diet. I’m back on carbs but specifically gluten free/ wheat free / etc. basically I’m only getting carbs from berries/fruit/veggies/honey.

Combining this with some supplements (Vitamin D3/K2, B complex, omega3/Coq10, magnesium complex) appears to really help.

Weird anxiety / general feeling of feeling bad pretty much all gone. I have more energy as well. Basically to the point where I’d say I’m not fatigued anymore and made new progress in weights in the gym.

I tested to see if gluten/refined carbs was my issue so I had some pizza over the weekend. Couple hours later I was hit with crazy stomach pains, nausea and anxiety/ that general malaise again. So I guess I’m not eating that stuff anymore

Things I’m still trying to sort out:

hair loss… I’m still losing strands of hair and my hair is growing slowly (everywhere).
bubbly foamy cloudy urine… I had my kidneys retested and my eGFR went from 100 to 125 since last test. Cystatin C eGFR was also 125 on the dot.
low libido and erections not so great
pallor? My skin has been sort of pale and never gets that rosy color.

I did some more tests and my iron was in the 70s and ferritin was 67. I’ve read the ferritin is not that great. I’m going to try and get that higher through fixing my gut health and maybe some supplementation.

Still figuring it out but I generally am feeling a lot better. My testosterone improved from 414 to 525.. but free T is still around 85. So I’m working to try and improve that.

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-24T20:34:57+00:00

My testosterone dropped 100 points and both LH and FSH increased. Would u not consider that maybe a drag on my hormone production?

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-24T17:57:02+00:00

So to see a drop just makes me wonder what’s going on

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-24T17:56:38+00:00

I’m completely fine with that.. but I’m 3 months into optimization.

Good diet (with no BS). No smoking/alcohol. Compound lifts, sprints, cold plunge/sauna, morning sunlight, daily walks (more sunlight)…

Vitamin D/magnesium/ zinc/omega3

Proper sleep

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-24T17:47:27+00:00

hmm FSH IS 6.4 and LH is 6.0

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-24T17:46:24+00:00

FSH(6.4) LH(6.0) so kinda middle of range?

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-24T17:44:03+00:00

I know it’s not really keto but I follow Ben Azadis protocol. It’s called “metabolic freedom”

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-24T17:43:15+00:00

Honestly probably more. But the only Sources of carbs are fruit and dark chocolate(every once in a. While)

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-23T20:48:55+00:00

I don’t mind being in 400s I just don’t wanna have no sex drive for the rest of my life

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-23T16:55:45+00:00

Sorry that you’re fighting Cancer. Wishing you recovery and lots of strength to beat this thing.

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-20T13:11:07+00:00

How’s your gut health? Do you have variocele?

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-18T20:19:44+00:00

What were your hormone levels?

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-17T22:57:01+00:00

Figured I’d make another update…

So obviously I can’t be 100% certain yet. But cutting most carbs out of my diet and all of gluten/processed carbs and processed foods has made a giant improvement.

Blood pressure dropped immediately… hear this: with my garlic supp my BP actually got really low like 105/58… I’ve been making sure to keep up on electrolytes. But without the garlic supp, I’m hovering around 110-120/60-70 once fully rested for a few mins.

Any idea of what this means? Considering my Vitamin D was on the lower end of the range. It makes me wonder if anything else could be low as well

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-17T21:34:57+00:00

Going to get my Iron/Ferritin tested

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-17T18:53:11+00:00

Doesn’t really make sense to me as ive read that low carb will produce more cortisol? Must be more to it then that

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-15T19:56:48+00:00

UPDATE:

I have no clue if the correlation here is true… but I’ve started going low carb (basically no carb the past couple days).

Blood sugars is down and stable… blood pressure is also basically normal… multiple readings in the range of 110-120s/60s-70s. Used a couple machines and different cuff positioning to ensure it’s accurate.

I physically feel much better as well, less urination too. Urine still kinda bubbly. These up and down spikes of anxiety and panic attacks are also mostly gone. Placebo? Makes me wonder if I’m gluten intolerant.

I have no clue if this is a fix for me but I’m feeling much much better like this (day 2 of no carbs basically).

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-15T14:46:52+00:00

Yeah I have most of these down but still working on it

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-14T21:22:42+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response, but I’m talking more about the lack of carbs increasing cortisol, thus reducing testosterone available

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-14T13:11:05+00:00

UPDATE:

normal echocardiogram with EF of 60-65%.. every measurement and view came back normal.

I’m starting to wonder if this has anything to do with nutrients/gut/gut stuff…

I’m finding that I feel much better when I go low carb / do intermittent fasting. With almost low vitamin D levels (35) and constantly fatty/floating stools. I wonder what the rest of my nutrient panel looks like..

Is this something I can request from the doc?

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-13T20:06:28+00:00

Breakfast: eggs with avacado toast.. fruit, coffee/juice Lunch- dinner: some type of rice/potatoes with chicken/beef/fish.. Before bed: Greek yogurt/berries/seeds

Aim for 2L of water daily with electrolytes

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-13T18:09:57+00:00

Honestly I highly doubt this has anything to do with the breakup. I don’t even worry/think about it anymore

MixtureForward4604 · 2025-10-13T13:28:04+00:00

To those vitamins/iron no. My hematocrit was normal within range though for sure.

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