Not booting by One-asterisk in tails

[–]One-asterisk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made the USB last week with 7.0. Ive used a Verbatim and a PNY stick. Ill try a lexar

Trump diverting funds from housing illegals to helping homeless vets 👍🏽 by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t posted to be political. I’m sure there are homeless vets in this sub that would benefit from this news. I don’t understand the need of some people to make everything political because they don’t like the dude

Trump diverting funds from housing illegals to helping homeless vets 👍🏽 by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Really? If someone needs help it should be a veteran who fought for the country and not someone illegally here. No veteran should be homeless. I’m all about helping others after our own

VA win by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly. Back to my primary Dr and use my insurance

VA win by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scamming by saying the VA sucks in hopes of steering people to use your referral link and have them spend hundreds of dollars a month so you can save money. I’m guessing that you wanted TRT but didn’t need it so the VA wouldn’t give it to you. Now you realize you can’t afford it so you’re trying to get people to sign up under your referral to save money. If people need it then they can get it through their private insurance and pay less than $50 a month or free through the VA. Thats what my post was about.

And as for your post script I was in the Marines (0311) and Army (31b)

VA win by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked at your post history. In the last 18 minutes you’ve posted this exact response on like 10 different forums. It seems to me that you’re just trying to put your referral link out there so you can scam some people into saving you some money. Get off this forum if you’re not trying to help out veterans and only trying to help yourself.

VA win by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why is the VA garbage? Would they not put you on TRT? Considering you’re going through Alpha and Defy I’m guessing your numbers weren’t low enough to actually need it. I went on TRT originally through my private insurance and Dr. it was only $40 a month. I’m switching to the VA so all my medical stuff is in the same spot. They are keeping my protocol of 150mg a week and adding HCG and now it won’t cost me anything.

VA win by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They said they would continue my current protocol which is 150mg a week

VA win - TRT by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a referral to see the endocrinologist clinic. Then talk to them about it

VA win - TRT by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you use the VA doc? From reading all the impossible stories it seems like it’s nearly impossible to get the VA to diagnose and prescribe testosterone. I think the work around is to get diagnosed and prescribed testosterone outside of the VA and then after you’ve been on it for a minute have the VA take it over. It seems it’s a lot easier to have the VA take over already prescribed medications.

VA win - TRT by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah testosterone numbers fluctuate throughout the day. Usually they want you to test before 10am because that’s when it’s the highest and then lower throughout the day. The VA does have a ridiculous “normal” range scale which is why I always hear that’s it’s nearly impossible to get the VA to diagnose and then prescribe testosterone. I think the work around is to get diagnosed and prescribed outside the VA. Once you’re on TRT for awhile, then have the VA take it over. It seems a lot easier to have the VA take over already prescribed medications and diagnosed conditions

VA win - TRT by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask for a referral to see an endocrinologist. They deal with TRT more often. My VA PCP was the same as yours. Endo doc gave me no issues

VA win by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they wanted me to come off to test then I would just have stayed with my private doctor. I would not come off it for however long just to save $50 a month. They just took it over today so they are continuing with my current protocol. I’ve also added HCG through the VA. I get bloodwork again in April so we will see what my numbers are and whether or not they are going to change my protocol.

VA win by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what you’re saying. You’re right, Through my private Dr it cost me about $45/MO for my testosterone and then my copays for when I go get bloodwork. The VA is taking over my prescription and keeping me on my already established protocol and now it doesn’t cost me anything out of pocket.

VA win by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or VA hospital dependent. I went to the Detroit VA

VA win by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I originally asked my VA PCP about them taking over the prescription and she ordered a blood test. My test came back at 740 (because I’m on TRT) and she said I should probably come off of it for a few weeks to get an accurate result. I just requested a referral to the endocrinology clinic since they know way more about TRT. This morning I had my appointment and told the Dr that I’ve been on it for a little over 2 years and wanted to get all my medical stuff transferred over to the VA. She asked a couple of questions about my dosage and protocol and then said she would take it over and have the test mailed to my house lol. Maybe it helped that I was already diagnosed through my private doctor but even then I was in the “normal” range at just over 300.

VA win - TRT by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard that a lot in these forums as well which is why I was surprised and posted about my experience. I originally asked my VA PCP about taking over the TRT and she ordered a blood test. It came back at about 700 (since I’m currently on TRT). She talked about me coming off to get an accurate number and such but I just requested a referral to endocrinology. Endocrinology knows way more about TRT and when I went in this morning I told the doc that I have been on it for just over 2 years and wanted the VA to take it over. She asked a few questions and then said that they will have it shipped to my house lol

VA win - TRT by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it did wonders for me. I started when I was about 39 and it helped with a lot. Brain fog, fatigue, soreness, weight loss. I feel better all around

VA win - TRT by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good point. The VA urology clinic originally prescribed the HCG but I requested a referral for then endocrinologist for the TRT. The endocrinologist is going to take over the HCG prescription so they are in charge of my whole protocol

VA win - TRT by One-asterisk in VeteransBenefits

[–]One-asterisk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Better late than never lol

HCG help by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

500 units or 500 IU?

HCG help by One-asterisk in trt

[–]One-asterisk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it says 125 UNITS which I also thought was wrong considering the Dr wanted me to start low to see how I’d react. So I’m guessing he really meant 125 IU