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[Armadillo]

Hello Everyone

So i have had a hysterectomh (uterus, tubes, ovaries out).
I am 45
I take estrogel - 4 pumps
Testostogel

I am havinga  really hard time with my weight/ appetite when i take the testostogel.. i'm not talking a little bit hungry but a non stoppable urge to eat, long past feeling sick (yes and being sick).  I can't not eat.. just like i couldnt not run from a tiger chasing me.

My weight has increased.. dramatically.. over a stone now in about 5 weeks.  So i've stopped the testosterogel.. and suddenly my every waking thought isnt food, eating and what to eat next.

But without it my anxiety and general 'get up and go' for living has gone.. we are not talking libido but energy for daily living

I initially thought this was my chronic illness but when i dont take testostogel the constant eating stops and the fatigue hits
take the testostogel fatigue reduces to my baseline but the eating starts

I cant afford to gain weight.. its not about bigger clothes its about my body fitting in a wheelchair that can be pushed by someone who isnt the incredible hulk.

I dont know what to do.. was hoping others might have ideas.

My next step is to try testostogel monday/ thursday morning and not the others..   i took a complete break but that didnt help.

i wonder if i just nee dto top up levels and over a certain level its will cause issues.. but wthout a lot of blood tests i have no idea how to do that

thanks

[Sophya]

I think it's crucial to discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider, because we can do more damage with our advice.

[Armadillo]

Thanks Sophya

I absolutely agree about not taking medical advice of internet and acting on it without checking for myself. 

My GP is on the case, he has written to consultant again.. but it was very much .. "here is the testosterone, your GP can handle it an dyour discharged"

I am wondering if this has happened to others? 

It could be a quirk or my other health stuff or maybe a normal testosterone thing

[CLKD]

I am sure that I answered this thread ........ or mayB had a menopause moment and simply forgot 

Consultants refer back to GP in most specialities now.  No follow ups. 

[Armadillo]

 I was surprised how quick i was discharged to GP... but i do know it happens a lot.

I've usualy had a 'follow up phone call' before being discharged after a new medication but that was years ago.

My GP is one of the good ones bu the's not sure what to do with me.

Withe vereything going on with my health (various chronic illnesses and syndromes) i just wanted this to be the end of it all.. but nope just more side effects/problems to deal with.

As this post hasnt been flooded with others saying 'yep me too' i'm guessing its not a common problem.

Thanks

[Nas]

Maybe try the testogel only a couple of times a week, as you mentioned. That level of food consumption and weight gain must be distressing for you.

Can you change to tostron ?
Or increase your oestrogen to see if it helps with energy and stop the testosterone?

[Armadillo]

Thanks Nas... i am still avoiding the testosterone... i tried it for one day and the appetite came back.

I am considerably heavier with weight gain during the testosterone phase .. prior to that i have been maintaining or losing (not much but a little) so its a big concern... im now towards the upper weight of one of my wheelchairs.. the one i use most often. 

I havent heard of tostron... im on 4 estrogel pumps and think thats the max i am allowed but will see what GP says.

It just doesnt get easier .