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Burchers

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I sound like a nutter
« on: May 11, 2018, 10:49:56 AM »
I started on Testogel on Monday told to rub in pea size amount on alternate days.
I feel so wiped out and have waves of nausea. Is this normal?

I have Colitis and on Mitazapine 15mg and Beta Blockers 40mg 3 times a day.

I'm on Femseven Conti and have to do daily Estriol .

Do I stick with this Testogel?

My whole body feels knackered.

Doctor is lovely but thinks it's more the Mitazapine and Beta Blockers making me feel tired, weight gain,Water retention.
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CLKD

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Re: I sound like a nutter
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2018, 11:18:05 AM »
What evidence does the GP have?  How have your symptoms altered, what sent you to the GP?  Have you been taking the Mitazpine and BB for many years?

40mg BB 3 times a day is a lot.  My initial start dose was 80mg daily then dropped to 40mg for several years until I woke with background headaches.  18 months ago I dropped it to 20mg x 2 and now take 20mg.  Seems to suit me and I don't have the headaches.

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Wilks

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Re: I sound like a nutter
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2018, 05:04:29 PM »
I would be surprised if the testogel was causing you to feel like that.
How long have you been on mirtazipine? That can make you feel really tired.
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Burchers

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Re: I sound like a nutter
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2018, 05:16:27 PM »
Been on them both since Feb 2017.
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racjen

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Re: I sound like a nutter
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2018, 05:57:02 PM »
I wouldn't be surprised by any kind of weird reaction - everybody told me that testosterone would make me feel much better. The fact is it doesn't - it makes me feel incredibly depressed and I've had to give up completely on it. If your other medications were well-established and causing no problems I'd blame the testosterone.
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weathergirl

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Re: I sound like a nutter
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2018, 06:08:07 PM »
Agree with racjen, my experience with testosterone was not positive and I gave it a go for 6 months. I've know others who've had some odd reactions and experiences as well. The balance between the various hormones plays a role in all this (how well it works, side effects, etc)

You do have a lot going on, so it might be hard to tell what's causing the feelings you're having. Maybe give it a bit more time?  It's way too soon to know if it might yet work for you.
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CLKD

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Re: I sound like a nutter
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2018, 06:09:03 PM »
You are not a nutter ..........  ;)
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Burchers

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Re: I sound like a nutter
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2018, 09:17:33 PM »
Thank you for taking the time to reply

Xxx
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Wilks

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Re: I sound like a nutter
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2018, 07:03:58 AM »
But literally just a couple of days of low dose testosterone? The only way to be sure that it's the testosterone that's to blame, is to stop it for a couple of weeks and try again, and see what happens.
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Re: I sound like a nutter
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2018, 01:55:39 PM »
That would be my suggestion.  Maybe keep a diary of how you feel?  Note: morning, mid-day and evening?
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