How Long Before Testopel Pellets Start Working? (Page 20)

Just had Testopel pellets inserted in my backside. Forgot to ask doctor how long until they take effect. He's out of town.

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I'm not Ginger either,
29 is insane. When I was doing Testopel, I was getting 12. 6 feet, 200 lbs

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Don here in Chicago land. The most my doc inserted was 16 pellets. 680 was the highest total testosterone level for me. Was 290 and 6 foot. Hadn't had implants since November due to loss of insurance.
Has anybody had a rapid weight gain after implants? Like 10-15lbs in a weeks time. Not weight lifting or heavy work outs. That had happened with the past 4-5 rounds of implants.

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Hey! This is Ginger! There are a lot of issues to discuss...not sure where to begin! Let me say this, Testopel is definitely an option, but I don't believe it is the best option. My passion is about educating patients! I want them to be informed of their best options!

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Don -- I tend to lose a bit of weight as I am more active and have more energy. Perhaps that's just my experience.

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My physician got the pellets a few days ago from Walgreens specialty pharmacy.
My copay was 60 dollars.
My procedure was scheduled for today at my primary physicians office.
Today at lunch I saw another physician friend of mine and when I told him I was getting the injections he said DO NOT. He told me to eat the copyay and continue with injections.
He said the pain is really bad and lasts 7-10 days. He also said it's not a good product and stay away from it. So now I don't know what to do. One dr says no problem and the other says run from it.

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Don,

I can tell you the pain is nothing to worry about at all. I don't even notice I've had a procedure done other than when I look at the bandages. I say go for it.

Brian

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Don -- I would never tell someone else what to do re: their health. I can only tell you MY experiences. After removal of a testicle in 2010, my testosterone level went down to 67. I was already "low", but now "crashed". I had been on the inj's. every two (2) weeks, appreciating how it helped me. Having to travel 35 miles to urologist every two (2) weeks, Doc suggested we go to the pellets. I did and have never regretted the decision. I find the pellets are more consistent in their effects for me. Pain? I had a problem ONLY ONCE and that's when Doc didn't wait sufficient time after giving me the local antisthetic before the implantation procedure. Just two (2) weeks ago I had my 2nd prostate biopsy, knowing positive results would end my TESTOPEL implants. Thankfully, all was benign so will be getting my much-needed and much-appreciated hormone replacement a week from today. I am on a 3-month schedule and am honestly a different man within 3-4 days. Weigh all the information you have at your disposal and then make the decision that seems to be best for you. Soreness and bruising at the site for me are a small consideration in "trade off". Good luck in your journey! ??

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Don, I agree with Bob.
The Testopel is a much better delivery, than the shots. Shots give you too much testosterone at once, causing your levels to go too high. Causing a rise in Estrogen as well. I did Androgel to start, useless. Then Testopel. Worked great, but learned a better way. I tried the shots, after Testopel, Injecting myself, weekly. But still too high off a level, in the days right after the injection.
I now use injectable testosterone, sublingual.
The best, cheapest method I've .found.
What Ginger talks about, bio identical testosterone implants, ate better than the Testopel. But still more money than needs to be spent for hormone replacement.

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I got 14 pellets 3 days ago and I have almost been feeling sick the last few days. My stomach has been upset and I have had no energy. Is this normal for the first few days or am I having a bad reaction to the pellets? I've been taking injections all my life so I wanted to try the pellets to see what a constant dose would feel like. The pain from the procedure is pretty significant also. I can't workout or even sit on my right butt cheek. Has anyone else had these symptoms or experience?

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Jmo-- I've not heard of this reaction before. If you are feeling this way, I would put a call into your Doc. It may be coincidental and be completely unrelated to your implantation. Some soreness and/or bruising may occur, but nausea is not something I've ever heard discussed here. Since you've had the injections prior to this without problems, I wouldn't think your body would react this way. But, I'm not a doctor ...you should call yours. I'd check your temperature and BP and have this info for him when you call. Good luck with this and hope you feel better soon.

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I'm so glad I opted out of this drug.
Heard more bad things from some other guys.
What I gather is you need a big fat butt to not have the pain. If you are lean you are going to hurt.
It's back to injections but I will do them twice a week with half as much to maintain a more even balance.

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Been on gels and jabs for over a year to no real effect going for implants next week are they any better ?i hope so

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Don: just a quick comment regarding pain/soreness after implantation. The very first implantation I got (2010), I was quite sore. Told Doc the next time and he raised the site where it is now almost parallel to belt line and I've not had the extreme pain since. Hope this helps.

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A lot of times they can be tender because they have been placed too deep and are int the muscle. They are supposed to be placed in the subcutaneous fat.

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Please excuse me for going OFF topic, but the guys (and occasional gal) on this thread have always been so helpful. I was prescribed FLOMAX for BPH and all of it's common maladies including "dribbling", "frequency", "urgency" .........after just three (3) days I found some minimal improvement, but the accompanied side effects were totally unacceptable. I had severe and almost complete ED, as well as the inability to climax at all. I went from intercourse 2-3 times a week, to nothing. I stopped taking this drug five (5) days ago, but still no relief from these unwanted and severe side effects. I'm hoping the problems are not permanent. Anyone with some ideas or suggestions re: this matter. I thank you in advance and again apologize for using this thread for assistance.

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Bob, I took Flomax for years, without the side effects you mention. And it did great, helping flow. It works by relaxing muscles in the prostrate.
I had the green light laser procedure, Holap, in the fall of 2011. So no need for Flomax after that. The Holap procedure worked great.. None of the side effects, the Dr said I would get. Should have done it 5 years earlier

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James -- thanks for the info. I appreciate it. In 2010, I had my left testicle removed because severe prostate infection "ate through" part of the testicle causing me constant and severe pain. Now with the BPH, I know am more cautious realizing I'm "shooting on one (1) cylinder". Having intercourse 2-3 times a week and then going to NOTHING is frustrating. I am hoping the side effects will reverse soon. It has now been six (6) days since stopping the Flomax. Thanks again for your response.

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I have tried shots and Androgel 1.65, and I am considering Testopel. My TT was 220 in Dec, then 167 in Jan, so my doc started me on the Androgel first and I switched to injections. My next reading was 173, free was 4.2. I thought it might be related to the Crestor I have been taking so to find out I stopped everything - Crestor, and HRT at the end of Feb. Tested again in May and my level had had gone up to 250, with free at 8.2. Still far too low.

So I started back on Androgel while waiting for an appointment with a urologist about Testopel. I just found out my insurance will cover the procedure and 80% of the pellet cost. Urologist said he would use 14 pellets, so my cost would be $280 + copay of $35, $315 total.
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I really want to find a doctor that understands how all hormones and vitamins work together and not suboptimize. For example, my Vitamin D has been extremely low (22), so I am on a supplement to fix that. But what about DHEA, HCG, estrogen, zinc, etc.?

Lots of questions, as it's a major issue I've never dealt with before. Appreciate any thoughts and insight.

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Just had the pellets inserted 8 days ago and got a very bad bruise on my butt. Feels the size of a golf ball and just as hard. Anyone else? What to do and will this go away?

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Algran: there is usually bruising, but the extent and severity varies. Some guys seem to be more bothered than others. I had significant pain/soreness/bruising with my 1st implantation, in 2010. I talked to Doc and he raised the site SLIGHTLY for the next and all successive implants. This has helped me considerably. I hope this helps and also that you receive the success that I have enjoyed since starting with the TESTOPEL .

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