Originally Posted by
triumph.1
Isn't getting old is a fact of life? So what happens when your body quits producing it's own hormone because of the synthetic stuff being used, more and more gel? There is a lot of info out there and the only thing I needed to read was 1: your body basically quits producing it's own hormone and 2: some people have great results for the short term, but have to up the dose quickly and then it still drops after awhile. I looked into it before I let a pro talk me into a life long commitment of steroids. I also though why do I need to feel younger and stronger at 50. I'm already in great shape and feel good? The natural progression of life dictates things differently in my opinion. I did see a news story on CBS about how older men are turning to this treatment in order to get a boost with their energy, concentration and strength, but there is no long term study on the effects of the stuff and my guess is as everything artificial it isn't great. Sorry about the negative rant, but I think it's silly unless you need it to sustain your life.
I want to my urologist today with some concerns mostly around longer recovery times, a little fatigue, etc.
We spent a good 15 minutes discussing my needs and he said exactly what you stated:
1: your body basically quits producing it's own hormone and 2: some people have great results for the short term, but have to up the dose quickly and then it still drops after awhile.
He's a cyclist also although I'm not sure to what extent. We talked about my riding - speed, distance, etc and frankly, he was blown away.
He stated that I was doing all the right things and he wished that half the guys that he sees were doing what I do: exercise, watch my diet and take care of myself. For the reasons both of you stated, he wouldn't prescribe any kind of testosterone therapy for me.
I left his office feeling pretty good.
Originally Posted by
TampaRaleigh
There are those of us who need it to sustain a real life. For me, the best way to describe it... it was like that run-down, achey, tired, no-energy-but-you-can't-sleep feeling that you get with the flu. I was not able to function well enough to get through an 8 hour work day. At 42, I had the activity level of an 82 year old.
No doubt - but for many, it's just the advertising influence.