Hi guys, I need some information from a pro.

I am VERY sleepy ALL day. I fall asleep behind my computer at work. I get home and fall asleep while sitting, laying down...I can't even keep my eyes open in the shower. I have almost zero energy.

Could this be a result for Low Testosterone Levels. I stopped taking T recently and since then, this is what happened to me. I got my first full blown hot flash today.

Does anyone have an idea?

Peace...

It seems to me that regulation of homeostasis is a very complicated biological process. Lowered testosterone is one possible factor. A variation on the theme of (pardon my autistic sense of humor) post-partum depression is another (strong focus on your recent hospital experiences and their being completed) can be a let-down in terms of mental attention and adrenalin decreasing because of lessened stress...

Thyroid hormones may have dropped as an incidental effect of what you have been going through. It occurs to me that what you describe may be reason to consult a physician to see if there is a metabolism issue that has surfaced, one which may or may not be associated with your recent surgery and/or testosterone level.

The fact that one phenomenon follows another does not necessarily mean that the first in any way caused or significantly contributed to the second.

It is low T. Deal with it, or get either some E or T HRT, you manage the dose.

Kristoff's right. It's low T so you learn to push through or go on T. Get it set up so you can control the amount.

YodaNell,

It absolutely is low T. Been there, done that. You have three choices:

1. Go back on a full dose of HRT.

2. Go on a low dose, just enough to prevent hot flashes and boost your vim and vigor.

3. Stay off the HRT and allow your body to fully adapt to being a eunuch.

The hot flashes will go on for at least several months and even a year or more.

I take a multivitamin pill for menopausal women that helps reduce the effects of hot flashes. It is called OneADay Menopause Formula. There are other over-the-counter medications that can help with hot flashes.

Bill

Hi all,

My question is somewhat related to the above post I believe...

Is it possible to experience hot flushes without testosterone levels being at castrate level? In other words, if one experiences hot flashes, can it be assumed that that person's testosterone production is at castrate levels?

I'd be grateful for any input.

Many thanks,

splitz

It could also be sleep apnea.

Or low thyroid.

Or narcolepsy.

Sweetpickle (imported) wrote: Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:29 pm It could also be sleep apnea.

Or low thyroid.

Or narcolepsy.

Okay, let's assume it is none of the above and that it is known that the T levels are low.

Splitz (imported) wrote: Sun Jul 24, 2011 2:49 pm Is it possible to experience hot flushes

at low levels of T or does one need to be at castrate levels before they experience hot flushes?

splitz