First labs freaked you out, ACTH surged increasing cortisol hiding low AM cortisol.
2nd labs, low AM cortisol now exposed.
TSH too high, should be nearer to 1.0 because
fT4=1.09 is well below mid-range
ft3 needs to be tested
Problem may be from not using iodized salt, at least that is the better cause to have
TRT increases/restores metabolic demand and if adrenals [cortisol] and thyroid cannot keep up, some will feel worse.
Please read these stickies found here: About the T Replacement Category - #2 by KSman
- advice for new guys - need more info about you
- things that damage your hormones
- protocol for injections
- thyroid basics - check oral body temperatures as suggested
- finding a TRT doc
Please post info about long term use of iodized salt and/or vitamins that list iodine
Post oral body temperatures
Read the stickies, that is the best thing for you to get things under control
Labs needed:
FT
fT3
Estradiol [E2]
prolactin if <35
PSA if >40
fasting cholesterol - can be too low
fasting glucose
Do labs half way beween labs.
Self inject T twice a week. You can use #29 1/2" 0.5ml [not 1.0ml] insulin syringes and can inject IM or SC. Best to inject in belly fat or SC or IM upper leg where you can see what you are doing.
You cab also feel crappy from elevated E2 and most guys need anastrozole to get near E2=22pg/ml where most feel optimal in terms of energy, mood and libido.