Update on labs:
TT = 582 ng/dL (240-950)
SHBG = 8 nmol/L (10-80) <—L
Albumin = 4.6 g/dL (3.5-5)
FT = 313 pg/mL (90-300) <—H
prolactin = 5.8 ng/mL (2.6-13.1)
hematocrit = 46.3% (<50%)
cortisol = 15.2 ug/dL (5-25) - 8:10 AM
ALT = 32 unit/L (0-52)
AST = 20 unit/L (0-39)
TSH = 0.84 mcU/mL (0.3-4)
fT4 = 1.21 ng/dL (0.9-1.7)
E2, fT3, rT3, DHEA-S, and IGF-1 all to come (tested today)
Some other labs:
Iron = 119 ug/dL (40-160)
Total Iron Binding Capacity = 332 ug/dL (230-430)
% Saturation = 35.8% (14-50%)
Ferritin = 322 ng/mL (20-300) <—H
My BBT has consistently been measuring 97.8 with a new, more accurate thermometer. My TSH and fT4 both look pretty good, awaiting fT3 results.
So far, I still feel like garbage. No energy, weak erections, weak morning erections, no libido. I have all of the classic symptoms of low T, but my numbers look good (especially free T). I can only PRAY that my E2 comes back elevated to explain this.
To me, everything else looks good besides the IGF-1, DHEA-S, and E2 (will update when the results come in).
Is there any reason to be concerned with:
High FT
Low SHBG
High ferritin
I’m really at my wit’s end here. I’m about ready to throw in the towel if E2 comes back normal. Should I seek psychiatric help? It certainly doesn’t feel like something mental, especially seeing as how my erections (even those in the morning) are weak.
Oh and I’m constantly suffering from dry, tired eyes. Not sure if that has anything to do with it, but it almost feels like it’s contributing to my fatigue etc.