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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Testosterone Shots?
Question:
After taking testosterone injections for 30 years, I am told not to take them anymore because they are dangerous for my health. My lab test show zero testosterone. After a year without the injections, I Hurt all over and am in constant pain . I wake up at night because of the pain. My health is downhill with continued loss of abilities. Cannot do much of anything without extreme tiredness. I am ready to die. What is your opinion on weather or not I should have testosterone injections to restore my health.
After taking testosterone injections for 30 years, I am told not to take them anymore because they are dangerous for my health. My lab test show zero testosterone. After a year without the injections, I Hurt all over and am in constant pain . I wake up at night because of the pain. My health is downhill with continued loss of abilities. Cannot do much of anything without extreme tiredness. I am ready to die. What is your opinion on weather or not I should have testosterone injections to restore my health.
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. However, at this age quality of life is more important than quantity of life. I can judge that you are in great depression. Testosterone will help you to have adequate strength by maintaining bone and muscle mass and will help you to fight depression.
You must continue it to live an active life.
Long term side effect of testosterone are not convincingly proven, so you should not afraid of it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. However, at this age quality of life is more important than quantity of life. I can judge that you are in great depression. Testosterone will help you to have adequate strength by maintaining bone and muscle mass and will help you to fight depression.
You must continue it to live an active life.
Long term side effect of testosterone are not convincingly proven, so you should not afraid of it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Where or how can I get a prescription for Testosterone?
Where can I find a Physician that will give me a prescription for testosterone injectible and injections thereof?
Where can I find a Physician that will give me a prescription for testosterone injectible and injections thereof?
Brief Answer:
Hello. You require to consult a physician
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can visit any tertiary care hospital who has a department of geriatric or internal medicine. Physician can then write down a prescription. Injectable form is required.
Take Care,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal,
Oncologist
Hello. You require to consult a physician
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can visit any tertiary care hospital who has a department of geriatric or internal medicine. Physician can then write down a prescription. Injectable form is required.
Take Care,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal,
Oncologist
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