Hello everyone,
I’m a 27-year-old male, 155 lbs, 5”11 and I want to share my journey so far.
I’ve been athletic my whole life, playing soccer, hockey, and rugby. I was even on my national soccer team for a few years. In high school, I transitioned to competitive kickboxing. I went through delayed puberty, hitting a growth spurt at 17 and not getting facial hair until I was 24. Despite this, life was good – I was in school, had friends, and enjoyed life.
Then, things took a turn. In August 2020, I survived a serious car accident that left me with multiple spinal issues: disc bulges, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease. The pain was unbearable, and I was put on opioids, which helped at first but gradually became less effective. Ive done corticosteroids injections, nerve blocks, facet joint injections, ketamine infusions, radio frequency ablations, PRP, physio, chiro, osteopathy and massage. Cumulatively, these procedures provided me slight relief, but I am never pain free.
I’m from Canada, and the spinal surgeries available here are outdated. I found an experimental disc replacement surgery in Georgia called “3 Spine.” I started the process, but the surgeon refused to proceed because I was diagnosed with osteopenia, a condition that weakens bones. This was a shock since it’s rare for someone my age. My mental health declined rapidly; I had no energy, motivation, or libido, and I felt hopeless.
I did a full blood panel and found my vitamin D and DHEAS levels were low. My family doctor brushed off my concerns, so I sought out a men’s clinic for a testosterone test. My results showed alarmingly low testosterone, which explained my symptoms and bone health issues.
I’ve now started a treatment plan with Taro-Testosterone Cypionate and HCG:
It’s been about 2 weeks, and I’m starting to feel more like myself. My libido is back, my mental clarity is improving, and I’m sleeping better. Most importantly my depression and anxiety have significantly improved. I know this might just be the honeymoon phase, but for the first time in years, I see hope. I plan to strengthen my bones to eventually qualify for the surgery. The doctor initially prescribed 160mg, but I chose to start slowly.
I understand the opioids and corticosteroids reduce testosterone levels, but my doctor seems to think they are not the sole reason for my low levels.
If anyone has advice or similar experiences, I’d love to hear from you. I am currently reading TRT - A Recipe For Success. I’m new to this and eager to learn. Thanks for reading.
I’m a 27-year-old male, 155 lbs, 5”11 and I want to share my journey so far.
I’ve been athletic my whole life, playing soccer, hockey, and rugby. I was even on my national soccer team for a few years. In high school, I transitioned to competitive kickboxing. I went through delayed puberty, hitting a growth spurt at 17 and not getting facial hair until I was 24. Despite this, life was good – I was in school, had friends, and enjoyed life.
Then, things took a turn. In August 2020, I survived a serious car accident that left me with multiple spinal issues: disc bulges, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease. The pain was unbearable, and I was put on opioids, which helped at first but gradually became less effective. Ive done corticosteroids injections, nerve blocks, facet joint injections, ketamine infusions, radio frequency ablations, PRP, physio, chiro, osteopathy and massage. Cumulatively, these procedures provided me slight relief, but I am never pain free.
I’m from Canada, and the spinal surgeries available here are outdated. I found an experimental disc replacement surgery in Georgia called “3 Spine.” I started the process, but the surgeon refused to proceed because I was diagnosed with osteopenia, a condition that weakens bones. This was a shock since it’s rare for someone my age. My mental health declined rapidly; I had no energy, motivation, or libido, and I felt hopeless.
I did a full blood panel and found my vitamin D and DHEAS levels were low. My family doctor brushed off my concerns, so I sought out a men’s clinic for a testosterone test. My results showed alarmingly low testosterone, which explained my symptoms and bone health issues.
I’ve now started a treatment plan with Taro-Testosterone Cypionate and HCG:
- 20mg Test C on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun (100mg total)
- 250 IU HCG on Tues & Thurs (500 IU total)
It’s been about 2 weeks, and I’m starting to feel more like myself. My libido is back, my mental clarity is improving, and I’m sleeping better. Most importantly my depression and anxiety have significantly improved. I know this might just be the honeymoon phase, but for the first time in years, I see hope. I plan to strengthen my bones to eventually qualify for the surgery. The doctor initially prescribed 160mg, but I chose to start slowly.
I understand the opioids and corticosteroids reduce testosterone levels, but my doctor seems to think they are not the sole reason for my low levels.
If anyone has advice or similar experiences, I’d love to hear from you. I am currently reading TRT - A Recipe For Success. I’m new to this and eager to learn. Thanks for reading.
