Originally Posted by
usmcvet
+1 See your doc ref a simple blood test. I would also say trust your instincts, if you think something is wrong there is probably an issue somewhere; 21 is young. I'm 38 now and was about 33 when I noticed issues. 33 was young.
I did some Google searches trying to figure out what was up with me after my chemo. It was obvious there was a problem because my libido/function was nonexistent :o and was usually enough to irritate my wife. I went to the doc convinced I had low T and I was right.
Man I am using androgel, daily, it's about $600 a month. I have a high deductible insurance plan the first $3000 a year is on me then it is all covered. I should ask my doc about shots.
Funny note, my Physician's Assistant is a woman and friend, which made her comment even funnier. She told me the chemo knocked out my nuts and left me with hypogonadism.
I have HCL (hairy cell leukemia) in remission. Goggled that too and found out one of the causes is exposure to benzene! Sadam's boys lit the ****ing Al Bragan oil fields on fire. I spent Spring Break 1991 there with my unit. I was covered in the shit for weeks. I thought I had a great tan until we got real showers with hot water and the oil came off. We'd been using face cloths and canteen cups to clean up every few days but it was pretty ripe for 45-50 days. It's good to remember those days and appreciate the simple things like indoor plumbing and a real bed.