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[CLKD]

Where is your GP in all this 

[Chi chi]

I tend not to discuss it with him as he was the one who thought there was nothing wrong with me hormone wise, he just kept saying it was all to do with my anxiety since my breakdown 3 years ago.
I saw a different doctor a while ago for my back pain, when I sat down she said to me "oh so your on all those fancy hormones? You do realise they haven't actually been proven to be any good"!!
Me and hubby just looked at each other 

I fear if I go back to my usual Dr with any concerns or questions about it he's not going to be too keen to offer advice or even treatment and will just give me that look of "I told you that you didn't need it"! 

On another note still no reply from Studd  I honestly thought going and paying privately that any worries, questions would be answered relatively quickly? 

[CLKD]

I expect that Pro Studd has his own agenda, he's seen you, prescribed and assumes what ever will work 

With that history of GP comments I would be looking for another Surgery  or going back with a large hammer 

[Chi chi]

I have been thinking about changing doctors 
 We'll see what today brings seeing another "private" doctor  at the moment my anxiety is quite bad, really foggy headed and panicky  been trying to find symptoms online of high testosterone but all that comes up is deepening of voice, excess hair, enlarged genitals  etc nothing about anxiety/low mood 

[lancashirelass]

8.3 is wayyy too high.  Mine is 2.2 anymore you feel agitated anxious.  Test coverts to oestrogen i am puyting money on it that this has caused your oestrogen to rocket high.  Ill eat my words if wrong though

[Chi chi]

I hope so, I just want there to be an explanation/reason I'm feeling so bad so it can be put right 
I've been thinking high testosterone and looking for symptoms for that, do you think it's high oestrogen then?

The more I think about it I just can't understand why he didn't test my levels before the implants and address my high? testosterone or at least repeat the test?? 

[lancashirelass]

Your test will be in double figures i reckon.  High e can make you feel as lowsy as low.

[Chi chi]

Well I had my bloods taken today, looks like I should get the results on Monday , usually a couple of days she said but with it being the weekend a bit longer.
Took a few notes on history and why I wanted the tests, also asked how I felt about prof studd not responsding to my emails (thought that was a bit odd)?? Anyway said "annoyed"! She said hmmm I can imagine??  Then went on to ask how long the appts were with him??

[Chi chi]

Just a little update, I phoned to see if prof studd was away again as I'm waiting for his response and yes he's been away but should of still been receiving and replying to emails?
Had a chat with his secretary and she seems to think all my symptoms are low estrogen?? But can't understand it herself, she said most ladies feel better on the implants than gels? She said it sounds like I'm the opposite to most 
To have the implants removed would need to be done under a general, so that's out as I don't fancy that 
Apparently the high testosterone reading isn't anything to worry about as it's usually high when on gel and dependant on how soon it was applied before the blood test?
She asked if I had tests done before the implants were inserted and I said no! She then said well I think we need to get you in for some  I said I've already done it, had to go elsewhere as I wasn't getting any response!
She also mentioned that we need to make sure I'm not getting used to levels that are too high? Not really sure what she meant 
Anyway I've had to re send the email so she can forward it on again and mark it as urgent, he's not back in until Monday so will have to wait a bit longer 

[lancashirelass]

I would take.what she says with a pinch of salt.she has contradicted.herself.for.one. low and high e can.give similar symptoms.  She is talking rubbish about the test.if.you were using half a tube a day yes.wou would have levels of 8 plus.but if you have been using a.pea sized amount which is the recommended amount it would be around 2/3.  Wait until you have the other results before.you do anyrhing. 

[Chi chi]

Thanks lancashirelass, yeah am anxious for my results I can't do anything but wait 

[CLKD]

Why would a Consultant be receiving/replying to e-mails if away  ……… makes no difference if a person is paying/not for advice ……

let us know how you get on!

[Chi chi]

I don't mean away as in holiday away, I'm not that unreasonable 

[lancashirelass]

My consultant has responded to me.when on leave when i needed advice so not.uncommon