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Axiron To The Rescue?


My doctor and I have embarked on a medical treatment plan that involves the use of testosterone. I’m middle aged, I get that. Things change, the body is definitely different place than it was in my 20-30’s.  Energy levels, libido and mental capacity have changed. I’m also anemic. A previous doctor back around 2000 noted I was low on the testosterone scale. My current doctor concurs with this, and now apparently they measure these levels in a different way than before. That is, they not only measure the T levels in your blood, but more importantly, the monitor the amount of bio-available T you have.  So after months of begging (literally), he has agreed to start this course of treatment. Oh, and by the way, a side effect of this therapy is increased red blood cell production. A definite win-win for me.
Started yesterday. This consists of a gel application in the morning under my arms. Go figure. Perhaps there are certain receptors there that are more easily accessed than say on the stomach or upper arms. It’s an awkward application process and messy. However, within 15 minutes of applying it yesterday, BAM! Severe headaches. A side effect but one I can live with and one that will more than likely subside as this goes on. I could tell that this hormone was coursing through my body. Elevated body temperature, sweating, slight palpitations in the chest, and tingling on my lips. I did notice a slight increase in energy levels yesterday and I felt more alert. This could be placebo effect related, or perhaps it’s doing what it should be doing…  Wasn’t falling asleep tired like I usually am last night.
Now today, I awoke and I felt one of the side effects from time past. The feeling is not fatigue, but similar in nature… more of a … “my body is fighting off the effects of a cold” sort of feeling. Also a sort of a “I’m on ephedrine type medications” feeling. This probably doesn’t make any sense to you, but I know what I’m referring to. Today my body feels hot….as in heat wise.
I want to document the process. So far, no anger issues like from treatment times past. Welcome back T…I’ve missed you. 
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