Originally Posted by
DowneasTTer
I've been on Androgel for the past 3 years. For me it makes a BIG difference. My blood test before treatment was a big fat 0% now I get tested every 3 months and in the normal range. I'm 65 and also have CHF (congestive heart failure) with an EF of 20% (Ejection Faction, amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle each pump, normal is between 50% and 60%) so between the heart condition and the non existent testosterone level I found it hard to even walk to the mail box. Now I'm classified as a class 1 CHF patient (no symptoms) no change in EF but able to do most of the things I could do before CHF including ride over 8k miles last year. When going to my first follow-up echo about 6 months into my CHF and 4 months or so of Androgel plus heart meds I was sure that my heart had recovered… only to find that they have some damn good drugs out there. Testosterone isn't for everyone and it's not the end all but for some, including me, it can help you enjoy the things you can no longer do. BUT and it's a BIG but the decision to start with the replacement should be based on discussion with your health care provider. Oh and this stuff is NOT cheap. Good luck
Thanks Down, good to hear of your improvements!