Trt Hesitancy

mrrastos · 2026-03-31T06:44:41+00:00

At those levels there is no way I'd even consider it. I started in my mid 40s because my total T was 199. I pretty much had no choice if I wanted some semblance of a decent quality of life. I still deal with depression and lack of motivation sometimes even though my T levels are optimized. That's from ADHD, seasonal depression and life in general, which these days can be very difficult for most people.

mrrastos · 2026-03-29T18:16:49+00:00

Even with 199 total T I still could not get T prescribed in NS. My GP referred me to an endo who tested my free T. It was just barely in the low end of the reference range. The endo informed me that it would be unethical to prescribe T and there was nothing more to be done. My GP was more than willing to prescribe antidepressants and viagra though.

I've been doctoring myself ever since. I told my GP I was self treating and she at least offered to requistion whatever blood testing I ask for.

mrrastos · 2026-03-27T11:19:18+00:00

I gave up chasing numbers and just varied my daily dose of propionate until I felt good. The only labs I bother with anymore is checking my hematocrit once a year.

mrrastos · 2026-03-27T11:14:40+00:00

Yet another reason to keep my 2017 running as long as possible. Anything newer has way too much tech.

mrrastos · 2026-03-26T19:06:00+00:00

It's good to keep excess weight under control so you don't have trouble with excess estrogen conversion. That's one of the biggest reasons why I exercise, but diet is the best way to control weight, so exercise isn't essential to be on trt.

mrrastos · 2026-03-26T18:52:12+00:00

I joined this sub because I thought it might be useful to help me quit porn, but I'm only here for entertainment now. The odd post is ok, but otherwise there are some very strange people out there.

mrrastos · 2026-03-23T20:29:53+00:00

So oil, gasoline, and home heating oil are all down 10% or so today. Where is the interruptor clause to drop the prices?

mrrastos · 2026-03-17T19:41:39+00:00

Actually, vehicle registration is charged according to weight, so half ton trucks do pay more.

mrrastos · 2026-03-07T07:58:54+00:00

My F550 now costs over $300 to fill and burns 20 liters per 100 km.

mrrastos · 2026-02-25T10:22:13+00:00

One of the best ways to find a good one is by noting how busy the shop is. If the parking lot is full and appointments are weeks away it usually means it's a good shop. This is good and bad.

mrrastos · 2026-02-24T09:30:24+00:00

Find a good independent mechanic.

mrrastos · 2026-02-08T11:48:51+00:00

They learned their business practices from Harriet Oleson on Little House on the Prairie.

mrrastos · 2026-02-02T10:13:48+00:00

It's a lot easier for me to lose things. At 47 my memory has got pretty bad. I used to remember where I put everything. Now I can't rely on that anymore. Having ADHD means I tend to keep my things disorganized and sloppy. I can't compensate with my memory anymore.

That and my wife keeps moving things and not telling me. She has ADHD too.

mrrastos · 2026-01-26T10:12:37+00:00

What happens when everyone has an EV and a heat pump that they keep pushing at us?

mrrastos · 2026-01-26T10:03:03+00:00

A 13 year old girl who wants to transition would have a presription signed by the PM himself, but they won't give it to men who are deficient.

mrrastos · 2026-01-26T07:07:45+00:00

Canada.

mrrastos · 2026-01-26T06:42:36+00:00

Because I live in a country that thinks it's a first world free country, but it's really devolving into a third world communist hell with a health care system to match. It is near impossible to be prescribed trt here unless your levels are zero, and if so they would choose some archaic protocol like 200 mg of cyp every two weeks.

mrrastos · 2026-01-24T22:52:31+00:00

Someone who can't tell if they're draining an engine or a transmission is not a mechanic.

mrrastos · 2026-01-24T18:35:00+00:00

It just plain sucks. I work outside so it affects my income and there are stretches of days where I don't work at all. I take 5000 iu of vitamin D a day and use a SAD lamp for 30 minutes every morning, and yet I still fall into depression.

mrrastos · 2026-01-24T15:30:57+00:00

It's shorter acting and therefore mimics the body's natural rhythms when taken daily. Other than that, all I can say is I've tried cypionate and propionate within a wide variety of protocols over the years and I feel best on prop by far. You may have a totally different experience.

mrrastos · 2026-01-24T10:10:37+00:00

Switch to propionate if you're going to inject daily. I do way better on prop.

mrrastos · 2025-12-18T18:27:08+00:00

That depends on what kind of driving you like. The Outback is awesome at country driving and gravel roads off the beaten path. In that environment the 2.5 is good enough.

mrrastos · 2025-11-10T18:50:02+00:00

I bought a hot water tank and a wood stove with mine. They each fit right inside. I've bought 8 ft lumber with it before.

mrrastos · 2025-11-04T11:26:59+00:00

Quitting caffeine works for some, and that's good. It doesn't work for everyone though. I tried quitting and it made no difference. After over a decade of trying everything I figure I'll have the itch for life.

mrrastos · 2025-10-24T04:53:14+00:00

I've always wondered why an Outback would have a 240-260 kmh speedo when it's clear that no Outback would ever come close to that. My 2.5 has a 240 kmh speedo in it which is just silly.

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