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Zero energy 3+ years after radiation and Firmagon for Stage 1 PC

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jan 23 6:29am | Replies (14)
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@mybeatles

Thanks so much, I see my endo twice each year, preceded by a comprehensive blood panel. Every component of my bloodwork is excellent, including hemoglobin/hematocrit and CBC and everything else you can think of. The only thing "out of range" is my "T" which is never higher than 150. As I mentioned it was actually at "0" after completing my PC treatments, and remained there until I found and began taking the Life Extension Testosterone Elite. I also have begun incorporating asparagus into my diet as that can often trigger a few point increase in "T". I am so sure that the low "T" is the culprit, but without going back on Androgel or resorting to the very dangerous "T" boosting supplements, I am left with my excellent diet to do the best I can. Be well. Mike

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michael219 | @michael219 | Jan 17 4:12pm

I can understand what you are stating about low T and minimal to zero energy. In early 2023, I had 29 Proton sessions followed by ADT/Orgovyx. Before my diagnosis, I was doing testosterone injections every two weeks and my level was approximately 770. Upon receiving my Dx, I immediately stopped the T injections and my level dropped to 55 within weeks. My most recent T levels have been < 16, despite being off the ADT pills since 8/31/23. Between the minimal T in my body and the ever-lingering effects of the Orgovyx, my energy has mostly remained very low, the hot flashes are still an everyday/evening occurrence. My RO has stated I am not to go back on TRT for 2+ years but this is a discussion we will have at my next appointment in April. Most recent PSA = 0.03% so that is not an issue.

Based on readings and input from others, it appears Western medicine is much more stringent on the use of TRT post-radiation or surgery than other parts of the world. Both my better half (a nurse) and I are convinced my low T is responsible for the low energy, zero libido and the fact that I am hot/cold, hot/cold (repeat.....) and I am chilly/cold so often.
I will definitely look at the Life Extension supplement you cite - I have already added others and B12 to try and jumpstart some energy and mental focus!

A question for you or others here: if TRT is "bad" for PC, how is it ok to take other supplements to naturally increase the T levels?

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