Low testosterone?

[oldblueeyez 15475]

Does anybody have (or had) low testosterone? My horniness has nosedived and I have no idea why; I'm almost to the point where I couldn't give a fcuk if I ever got laid again. If I were 60-something I'd chaulk it up to age, but geez I'm 40-something. My doc put me on blood pressure meds and I'm wondering if that's the culprit. I'm feeling kind of depressed and I've read that's a sign of low T.

 

Has anybody ever had their testosterone level checked, and are docs open to doing the bloodwork?

[Johnny Canuck 5347]

Hey, I haven't experienced low testosterone but I can tell you a few remedies/supplements that can help with increasing it. If you visit your local GNC you can get a supplement specifically called ArginMax which helps boost the nitrates in the body as well as testosterone or they also have a Vitapak monthly supply for mens health called Mega Man Vitality and you essentially get a multi-vitamin, saw palmetto, omega 3-6-9, and a mens virility pill in there. It is a good well rounded product that I have been taking for a few years to help promote good health in men.

[Midnite-Energies 110563]

Blood pressure meds can impact testosterone. As this seems to be impacting in different ways I would definitely talk to your doctor about what you're noticing. Perhaps you need a different type/kind of med or something else working in conjunction. Most Doctor's are very open to testing and such and if yours happens to not be, push them. They are there for YOUR quality of life and if they still fight you, try to locate a better doctor.

 

Once meds come into play you have to listen to your body's signals and not just accept side effects. This is no different then women taking birth control. Our body chemistry's are unique and we have to find the right meds for it.

 

Good luck!

[mrgreen760 37785]

"If I were 60-something I'd chaulk it up to age, but geez I'm 40-something" Hey :) I resemble that remark lol. Over 60 and luckily no issues here. See your Doc and talk about the meds and discuss your concerns about the crashing libido. It could be other lifestyle stuff as well.

 

Peace

MG

[CristyCurves 169032]

Although I do still go to my MD for obvious reasons, I now rely on a naturopath for any curatives. Doctors base their results on general levels, ex-my iron was low, by my DR's standards it was in normal range, my naturopath found it to be significantly low, placed me on supplements and recommended I modify my diet. This helped me a lot.

Also ones moods can affect ones drive, depression in itself can kill your sexual drive.

If you don't mind me saying you are far from old, in your prime actually-(40's) but the way you talk sometimes one might think you were beyond your senior years, lol. Best of luck and smile, you have a lot going for you;)

[fortunateone 156618]

Heart meds, like diabetes meds, definitely affect your body. First talk to the doctor about getting checked with these meds in the system to determine if you need the current strength. If possible to get the right results with less medication, that would be the ideal solution. so don't try to self medicate, even tho there are natural products out there, talk to the natural health expert, tell them what you are on, don't just buy off the shelf.

 

if there is no solution to the strength, there are going to be body changes, your body is not going to react in the way you are accustomed to. It will be necessary for you to be able to move past the idea that it will, and be at ease with what you may end up doing instead of what you planned to do. This is the best way to continue to have fun, is to accept the limitations of what the medication is doing, and carry on in spite of it.

 

if you plan to see an escort, plan your appt so that you are approaching taking your next pill, not that you have just taken it. this is my theory, not sure if it is accurate, but it will be in the body full power after taking it, and will be waning 2 hours before you are due to take the next one, so choose your play time in that 2 hours :)

 

i am not a doctor and don't pretend to be one, but any experienced escort accustomed to seeing older men with a variety of health concerns are able to figure out a way to resolve any issues. It may not be what you did 2 years ago, but it can still be fun.

[Ice4fun 78407]

As someone who has medical issues that affect performance I would just say that just because everything might not work quite as good or as spontaneously as it used to its not the end of the world... there is still fun to have... a wonderful lady I have seen a number of times used to remind me... It's not about the destination it's about the journey".

 

Just my Opinion

 

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[cinelli 22184]

FWIW there are independent medical examiners in the USA that do testing on a commercial fee for service basis. I have done this for another issue. (long story, please don't ask) The explanation of the results was very good, as good as any Canadian doctor, and not rushed. They also go into FAR FAR greater detail on several parameters than Canadian doctors.

[henryporter 1836]

Do you exercise?

 

If you don't you should

Eat right and exercise.

 

http://www.beerbellyblues.com

 

You don't need the book really.

 

If you can get off meds because you are not seriously sick then you should be able to get your T back in full force.

[oldblueeyez 15475]

Yep, I'm changing my lifestyle to fix myself. Somehow I've let myself get 30 pounds overweight, I drink too much, and I smoke when I drink. So to hell with it, no more drinking and smoking and I'm gonna eat less. And no, I don't get much exercise, so that's another change I've gotta make!

 

Screw meds!

[henryporter 1836]

Yep, I'm changing my lifestyle to fix myself. Somehow I've let myself get 30 pounds overweight, I drink too much, and I smoke when I drink. So to hell with it, no more drinking and smoking and I'm gonna eat less. And no, I don't get much exercise, so that's another change I've gotta make!

 

Screw meds!

 

That is definitely a big problem.

Reform the above and after a month you will be writing and asking how can i get rid of constant hard ons?

 

It doesn't get much worse than what you described.

I should know.

[Mikeyboy 27133]

... My doc put me on blood pressure meds and I'm wondering if that's the culprit. I'm feeling kind of depressed and I've read that's a sign of low T.

 

Has anybody ever had their testosterone level checked, and are docs open to doing the bloodwork?

 

Many blood pressure meds belong to a class of drugs known as "Beta blockers". They block adrenaline which helps to regulate the blood pressure. While there are many potential side effects from these drugs, sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction are two of the more common. (I may be starting on them soon so I have been looking into them a bit. Not thrilled about that one.)

 

I'm not sure how this relates to testosterone, but talk to your doctor if the issue persists. There may be other drugs they could try, or suggestions they can make. When in doubt, ask your doc.

[oldblueeyez 15475]

I was on an ACE inhibitor. Made me feel like shit. Not worth the side effects (yet).

Snake venom belongs in snakes, not me!

[Bushwacka 531]

Squats. Lots and lots and lots of squats. Heavy squats.

[becaus 100]

I've heard with age prolactin levels increase and you can help reduce these levels as much as 40% by taking Vitamin E. Exercise is still one of the better ways to increase testosterone levels as well

[fortunateone 156618]

Yep, I'm changing my lifestyle to fix myself. Somehow I've let myself get 30 pounds overweight, I drink too much, and I smoke when I drink. So to hell with it, no more drinking and smoking and I'm gonna eat less. And no, I don't get much exercise, so that's another change I've gotta make!

 

Screw meds!

 

 

i think you will find lifestyle changes can help avoid the medications. especially if the condition is a direct result of being overweight, sedentary, alcohol, etc.

 

Also weight loss may occur quickly simply by adding one thing (walking 15 minutes a day) and getting rid of one thing (drinking). You can even just cut back, if you drink daily now, cut back to 2 x a week. If you drink 3 drinks, cut back to 1.

[newbie09876 795]

I am getting checked out at Nutrichem ... they take blood and urine and they can have a look at testosterone levels as well.

[pierce_inverarity 202]

Testosterone levels start to decline in your 30s. It's normal. Very low testosterone can be associated with obesity, diabetes and some of the other maladies mentioned here.

Don't assume though that it is low testosterone. Depression, stress and blood pressure issues can have similar effects. See a doctor. Get some tests done. You can drive yourself crazy with web searches and self diagnosis. In the meantime, get some exercise. It's good for all the above.

[johnybird 4391]

I was told by my doctor recently that I had low testosterone, Dr. said I had to lose weight, of course some meds don't help either. I'm 40-something as well. I've been making lifestyle changes as well.

 

The thing is though, it hasn't effected my desire at all.

I don't smoke and usually have a drink here and there with friends

 

What I had noticed before I got tested is that before I had low testosterone I could get 'up and ready' just thinking about it but now I have to be physically motivated. Once it gets going though I don't have any issues at all.

 

:)