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Been fighting with doctors and ins co for 30 years, chemo wiped out my ability to make test at the age of 18. I'm 52 now and I just take care of my meds myself, because I'm done dealing with that bs. I know my body pretty well, and I know what dose I need, and my question is their any reason to even see a doctor and go legit, the experience you provide sounds way better than what I went through the last 30 years, and I am considering it, or should I just keep on keeping on doing what I am doing? ..... Fwiw I realize it is better now, heck seems like everyone is on, blows my mind.... You have any idea what it was even like trying to get needles at the pharmacy with my script back in the day đ ... Then I see people bitching they walked out with a script but their doctor wants to see them in three months!!!! Times sure have changed...... Anyway should I have a doc look over my numbers or wait till I actually feel the need to get checked out. Right now I feel awesome.
AlphaMD's Answer
The fact that you have been fighting insurance tells me you are in the US. With that in mind, the main thing you need to be careful with self medicating is running afoul of the law. Going âlegitâ would provide peace of mind against potential ramifications of obtaining a controlled substance illegally.It would be smart to at least get checked by your doctor for the things we like to monitor with TRT. Common labs are a CBC, Lipid Panel, and CMP. These are commonly ordered routinely at your regular check up.If you feel great, then additional testing isnt really necessary. You donât need to know what your testosterone level is if you have no side effects or other symptoms.
You are right, times have changed a lot. We know much more about TRT, and we know that testosterone is safe, whereas 30âyears ago doctors were convinced you would die of a heart attack if you even thought about starting TRT.I wouldnât be doing my job as a medical provider if I didnât recommend you pursue a TRT protocol monitored by doctor. But at the same time, you likely know more than most regular doctors about TRT considering your lived experience.
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