- male
- 30 Years
- 23/01/2025
I'm really starting to worry about my testosterone levels. They dropped from 270 ngdl to 208.83 ngdl in just two months, and I'm not on any medications or lacking vitamins like D or zinc. I've always felt like my hormones are low because I'm just never feeling healthy. With being a beta thalassemia minor, dealing with chronic back pain, low hemoglobin, weak bones, extra chest fat, and metabolic issues, it's a lot. Even a little extra oil or sugar messes with me, and I end up with painful acne. I often take doxycycline for that. Although I look healthy, I get tired too easily and have all the symptoms that come with low hormonal levels. I've noticed endocrinologists don't seem to know much about TRT. What do you think I should do?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
-It sounds like you're dealing with a range of complex health issues, from low testosterone to chronic pain and metabolic concerns, which can really impact your quality of life. While your hormone levels may be normal in some tests, persistent symptoms li
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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