Hello,
I too am suffering from the post Propecia sides, and I stopped taking the drug a little over a year ago. I’m going to be seeing an endocrinologist for the first time, and was wondering what do you think will be the best approach to speak to him about my issue? I don’t want him to think that he “understands” my imbalance and start treating me like he does a typical patient. We know that even though our tests appear “normal” that something in the system is still not correct. I have all the classical sides i.e., low libido, weak erection, and the one I hate the most BRAIN FOG. I had to drop out of school, quite my studies, and now can barley write. Look at this letter I’m typing – horrible. I used to be able to think crystal clear, study philosophy, and perform mental logic easily. Now, I can only dream of doing that.
I have taken a few blood tests, and yes, my estradiol is above average and out of range (high – rage is .04-.1.4 mine was 2.4), DHT is low but “still in range" which we know doenst mean much( it was a 33 when below is 25), and testosterone is about 680, which is low for me. What do you think is the best approach to speak to my endocrinologist? I have the abstract study that shows that DHT positively upregulated 5AR expression in rats, and I’m bringing that with me. I’m not sure what direction the endocrinologist is going to take; I sure he will at minimum prescribe an estrogen inhibitor. I’m afraid that my HPTA has shut down – not sure – but I’m more afraid the endo might not be aware of these post effects of finasteride, and I want to bring it to his attention without getting the “it’s all in your head” comment.
Any knowledge you have would be great and much appreciated.