[Magdalen] I have really low testosterone!

[Rick Mashburn]

I had to do two readings as well to confirm the diagnosis. But, once that
was done, the insurance covered most of the cost. Alex volunteered to do
the bi-weekly injections but luckily our on-site clinic administers
prescription shots for free so I get them done at work instead.

Peace, Rick

On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 8:50 AM, Scott Knitter <scottknitter at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks for this insight, Rick...it's very helpful! My PSA is normal;
> the doctor says insurance usually wants two testosterone readings
> (both low) a month apart, so I think I'll do that, but treatment will
> probably have to wait for the new insurance year. I'll try to research
> the precise cost in the meantime.
>
> On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 7:18 AM, Rick Mashburn <ricklmashburn at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Scott, mine was really low, too. I resisted getting the injections for a
> > long time. But, I gave in and said yes about 3 months ago. I'm really
> glad
> > I did. I feel better, sleep better, have more energy and I'm able to
> focus
> > much better than i have in some time. Yes, there are risks but my PSA
> > levels are normal. That will have to be watched much more closely,
> though,
> > going forward, as the injections increase the risk of prostate cancer.
>
>
>
>
> --
> Scott R. Knitter
> Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois USA
>