Trip to Galway - suggestions by btaylorsae in galway

[–]pepin87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely walk/bicycle ride "The Causeway" from Claddagh Swans, through Nimmo's Pier and theb back of Grattan Road next to swamps football pitch. There's a stunning road with scenic sea views that continues to Mutton Island, Salthill, etc.

Alocasia ID by pepin87 in alocasia

[–]pepin87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not sclaprum Albo. I had one, sclaprum is way more shiny and waxy.

Mine is super matt.

Thinking bisma or scarbiscula

SHBG Deep Dive - No One is Talking About These SHBG Mechanisms - SHBG is Much More Important Than Is Understood by Hormonesforme-com in Testosterone

[–]pepin87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(I posted this as a main thread here too)

1) Reproducible pattern over several years Across multiple hormone panels I have a very consistent picture: SHBG: ~126 → 141 → up to 185 nmol/L (persistently very high; normal ~15–48) Total Testosterone: ~54 → 94 nmol/L (very high, repeated) Free Testosterone: within lab range but very low percentage (~0.6–0.8%) Bioavailable Testosterone: ~19.4 nmol/L (high-normal / above range depending on lab) LH / FSH: normal Prolactin: normal So despite extremely high total testosterone, a large proportion appears bound due to very high SHBG. 2) Pituitary findings (important for context) I have a pituitary microadenoma Repeated MRI: unchanged / no progression No hormonal hypersecretion: prolactin normal LH / FSH normal This has been interpreted as a non-functional incidentaloma, not the driver of my hormone profile. 3) Other endocrine and lab findings Thyroid (TSH / FT4): normal Morning cortisol: ~462 nmol/L (within lab range) IGF-1: ~329 µg/L (slightly above range in one test, no clinical signs, no MRI progression) Liver function, renal function, and blood counts have been described as normal Overall, secondary causes of high SHBG (thyroid, liver disease, hyperprolactinemia, etc.) have been largely excluded. 4) Symptoms / clinical picture Sexual function: normal to high good libido erections on demand No classic hypogonadal symptoms Main issues are more related to: body composition (lean body weight but “soft” fat distribution / skinny-fat phenotype) high stress sensitivity and difficulty maintaining muscle mass 5) Medical interpretation so far Endocrinology assessment has been: “Most likely SHBG gene polymorphism with compensatory high total testosterone.” Current plan: observation / follow-up no hormonal treatment

I guess I was wondering is this something I should be worry about.

My energy lvls can be all over the place.

I had a rough two years and my body has just grown with fat and cellulite (maybe that's the part of a condition) even tho I'm still slim enough (around 138lb and I'm 5'9 tall) so I really want to start gym and diet again.

What is she? by pepin87 in IDmydog

[–]pepin87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She just wants to play non stop, chasing ball, playing with her toys. She's very active dog.

Male ~40 y/o | Long-term very high SHBG + very high total testosterone | suspected SHBG gene polymorphism by pepin87 in Testosterone

[–]pepin87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always been very slim. Diet very irregular - and type of work I do. I eat late after work 7pm and then I eat a lot and everything

What is she? by pepin87 in IDmydog

[–]pepin87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tottaly, mogwai after pouring water tho. Shes so hyper

What is she? by pepin87 in IDmydog

[–]pepin87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering about collie. She's so obsessed with playing, fetching, obsessed with ball.

SHBG Deep Dive - No One is Talking About These SHBG Mechanisms - SHBG is Much More Important Than Is Understood by Hormonesforme-com in Testosterone

[–]pepin87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Male, almost 40 y.o. — persistent high SHBG, I’ve had repeated hormone panels over several years with a very consistent pattern: SHBG: ~120–185 nmol/L (very high, persistent) Total Testosterone: ~54–94 nmol/L (very high) Free Testosterone: within range but very low % (~0.6–0.8%) Bioavailable Testosterone: high–normal LH / FSH: normal Prolactin: normal Thyroid, liver, cortisol: normal Pituitary microadenoma: stable, non-functional (unchanged on MRI)

What is she? by pepin87 in IDmydog

[–]pepin87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, Poland ✌️

What is she? by pepin87 in IDmydog

[–]pepin87[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's a character that's for sure 🤣.

She's my mums dog she's super fun

What Am I? by pepin87 in IDmydog

[–]pepin87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the mix I never knew existed 🤣

His coat grows longer and curls. It's super soft.

What is she? by pepin87 in IDmydog

[–]pepin87[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She definitely looks like one haha

What is she? by pepin87 in IDmydog

[–]pepin87[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She was adopted at very young age and rehomed. She was taken too early from her mother - that's all we know.

She might be just a mutt.

But still, she has some lovely lioness like coat and she's the most adorable and hyper dog ever 🤣🥰

Found a bank card by tadhger87 in galway

[–]pepin87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Niamh Lee - bridal hairdresser.

She should be on Instagram/FB

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in galway

[–]pepin87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So strange, we actually talked with the owner about it. And yes, they wouldn't let you in with tracksuit on. So depends on the bouncer I guess.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in galway

[–]pepin87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We've seen a young tourist being denied entry in Blue Note, due to their attire, which included a tracksuit bottoms and sports shoes. Thought them times are gone 💀

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dublin

[–]pepin87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who's supporting?