Poor Me.....give me some confidence.

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#1

I started Proscar a year back from a hair loss specialist. I tried the drug and experienced the sides after 3 months. So, I stopped taking the medicine and I returned to my normal self. Over the following months, my hair loss intensified and called up my doctor he advised me to take minimum dosage and said my sides should go away if I stop the medication again as it once did. I tried 1.25 mg a week for 4 weeks and stopped again thinking of sides. I was fine over the next 3 weeks and fell victim PFS since Jan24th’13. The worse decision of my life is to take the 4 pills. Its been jus a month and now I am in India. There is no doctor who is at least aware of this condition and I have almost every symptom that PFS can give.

Erectile Dysfunction
Loss of Libido
Anxiety
Cognitive Impairment
Fatigue
Sleeplessness…

There were moments I thought of attempting suicide and I still get the thoughts. I am more scared of the society around.

Please help me whether any of the treatments minimize the side effects or anyone with PFS is able to perform sex or live happy in their lives.

#2

I’m fairly new hear so I’m not the best one to give you advice, but I can tell you that for me things have gotten better over time. I’m about 5 months off now and my symptoms fluctuate a lot, but I do have times when I feel pretty normal. Don’t give up hope. It weighs on me as well but I’ve found it manageable to an extent and am pretty happy with my life.

#3

Thanks Stark for the piece of advice. My symptoms are worsening. I was prescribed viagra by an urologist, the whole thing making making the things still worse.

So, not sure how to get it worked.

#4

Thanks Stark for the piece of advice. My symptoms are worsening. I was prescribed viagra by an urologist, the whole thing making the things still worse. Not sure whether I should use any pills.

For now, If I can sleep for 6 hours that is more than enough. I can see some pain in the muscle as well.

Is there any recommendation for my situation?

#5

poorvictim
I sent you two PMs but you never replied.

#6

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#7

I was not able to PM you. I read your message. You can send me the information on where I can actually do the tests.

#8

Just an update from my end. 2 weeks after my crash (as of Feb 8th), these were my test results, my doctors decided I have very low Test and Free Test and recommended some natural supplements to and gel to mastrubate for the blood flow and another gel (Testogel) to apply on arms and shoulders.

I have been using it for last 3 weeks. During this time, I did not really feel my libido Improved (right now, its at ZERO), ED (80% of times not strong), at times was good and strong. but 90% of time when it is strong, it still feels numb.

Do you suggest me to continue this medication? at least the supplements which is mixture of Zinc, L-Arginine, tribulus Terrestris, gingko biloba, Yohime bark and Macuna.

#9

go for progesterone, T3, rT3 and cortisole tests.

#10

What do they signify?

#11

Also, I am getting swollen fingers and palms, A symptom I did notice here for anyone.

Just want to confirm whether it is related to PFS?

#12

Hello all,

I did have few tests done in my current condition. Please give me your suggestions whether I’m improving.

2 weeks into PFS:
Muscle twitching, Ed, zero libido and reduced ejaculation, watery ejaculation, no morning/nocturnal/spontaneous erections, insomnia

Readings:
Total T: 218ng/ml (241-827)
Total free: 4.65pg/ml (3.84-34.2)
FSH: 8.04 (1.4-15.4)
LH: 5.49 (1.5-9.3)
Prolactin: 7.68 (2.1-17.7)
PSA: 0.78 (0-4)
TT3: 139.16 (70-204)
TT4: 8.2 (4.6-12.5)
TSH: 1.19 (0.3-6)

I met a doctor and told about my condition. He prescribed me 1% testogel and Indian version of Viagra which should help my condition. I used it for a month and here are the changes that I see.

7 weeks into PFS:

LFT: alakaline Phosphtase: 135 (40-120)
Other things in LFT are looking pretty normal.
E2: 31.93(<52)
Total t: 451 (241-827)
Free t: 10.36 (3.84-34.2)
PSA: 0.75 (0-4)
Prolactin: 7.04 (2.1-17.7)

I don’t have muscle twitches, increase in energy and mood. But without using Viagra, ED problems persist. Supplements are helping me with maintaining libido. I am getting attime nocturnals with little stimulation, it’s becoming strong.

He prescribed me few mess to increase the sperm count and suggested my body would retain the same after a while even after stopping the meds and Viagra. Suggestions please guys. Do u think its a sign of recovery?

#13

Which supplements?

Few mess?

#14

Sorry for the typo…I meant Meds.