Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 I don't know much about this but I would not eat after 8pm the night before. I did a search and found this about it. http://www.parathyroid.com/sestamibi.htm Phil jack <myhormonez@...> wrote: guys it should read sestambi scan test for possible a parathyroid gland that is acting abnormal I am to have a test should I eat breakfast before the test or have my daily good old coffee I am an addcted to caffein. thanks jack, --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 I don't see any reason to skip your coffee or breakfast on this type of test...especially since the doc gave no instructions to do so. However, since it is a test that deals with calcium levels and parathyroids, it might be prudent to skip any high calcium dairy food products and supplements... _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of philip georgian Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 6:48 AM Subject: Re: Sorry sestambi test I don't know much about this but I would not eat after 8pm the night before. I did a search and found this about it. http://www.parathyr <http://www.parathyroid.com/sestamibi.htm> oid.com/sestamibi.htm Phil jack <myhormonez (DOT) <mailto:myhormonez%40> com> wrote: guys it should read sestambi scan test for possible a parathyroid gland that is acting abnormal I am to have a test should I eat breakfast before the test or have my daily good old coffee I am an addcted to caffein. thanks jack, --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 After more thought, I think I'll disagree with my last sentence below, and change it to read: Calcium-rich foods shouldn't matter, since I think they are essentially injecting calcium in your blood to see if the parathyroids shut off like they should with high calcium levels. Jack, please let us know what the docs told you. re: Parathyroids - one of the things my surgeon did after my thyroidectomy was to test my blood for calcium levels every two hours for my 24 hours stay in the hospital, and I had to take OsCal tabs every four hours. Apparently they expect some kind of calcium crisis when parathyroids are messed with. they're attached to the thyroid, and I guess can get some trauma from being detached. The surgeon told me she had to shave off a little bit of one of mine, but the rest of were unscathed in the ordeal. As TRT patients, calcium levels are a concern for us, as improper hormone balances can lead to osteopenia or osteoperosis. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 9:01 AM Subject: RE: Sorry sestambi test I don't see any reason to skip your coffee or breakfast on this type of test...especially since the doc gave no instructions to do so. However, since it is a test that deals with calcium levels and parathyroids, it might be prudent to skip any high calcium dairy food products and supplements... _____ From: @ <mailto: %40> [mailto: @ <mailto: %40> ] On Behalf Of philip georgian Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 6:48 AM @ <mailto: %40> Subject: Re: Sorry sestambi test I don't know much about this but I would not eat after 8pm the night before. I did a search and found this about it. http://www.parathyr <http://www.parathyr <http://www.parathyroid.com/sestamibi.htm> oid.com/sestamibi.htm> oid.com/sestamibi.htm Phil jack <myhormonez (DOT) <mailto:myhormonez%40> com> wrote: guys it should read sestambi scan test for possible a parathyroid gland that is acting abnormal I am to have a test should I eat breakfast before the test or have my daily good old coffee I am an addcted to caffein. thanks jack, --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 jerry , I can't think of any restrictions. I've had thyroid scans with no restrictions and it right in the same neighborhood. In , " jack " <myhormonez@...> wrote: > > guys it should read sestambi scan test for possible > a parathyroid gland that is acting abnormal I am to have a test > should I eat breakfast before the test or have my daily good old > coffee I am an addcted to caffein. thanks jack, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 It seem that most of us on here use either Testosterone shots, HCL, T Gel or T Patches for their Testosterone replacement. I've been reading about testosterone pellets implanted under the skin (usually in the butt). They are suppose to deliver testosterone evenly and last for 3 to 4 months. Was wondering if anyone here uses them, knows anything about them, etc.? thanks, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:59:38 EDT, you wrote: > >It seem that most of us on here use either Testosterone shots, HCL, T Gel or >T Patches for their Testosterone replacement. > >I've been reading about testosterone pellets implanted under the skin >(usually in the butt). They are suppose to deliver testosterone evenly and last for >3 to 4 months. > >Was wondering if anyone here uses them, knows anything about them, etc.? > >thanks, > Earnest here is a big fan of them and has had good luck with them. The problem with them is dosing. You can't fine tune them once they're in. Shots can be adjusted to reach a good level, gels can be adjusted. ________________ I am human; nothing in humanity is alien to me. Terence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Hi, I have been receiving hormone pellets since 1991. The big problem is finding a good doctor that provides that form of therapy. I only know of 2 so it matters where you live or if you can afford the air fare to Augusta GA to see Dr. R. Don Gambrell, or Baton Rouge, LA to see Dr. Lovell. I will answer all your questions and those I can't, can be addressed to the doctor who might take a week to get back to you. ernestnolan > > > It seem that most of us on here use either Testosterone shots, HCL, T Gel or > T Patches for their Testosterone replacement. > > I've been reading about testosterone pellets implanted under the skin > (usually in the butt). They are suppose to deliver testosterone evenly and last for > 3 to 4 months. > > Was wondering if anyone here uses them, knows anything about them, etc.? > > thanks, > > Jim > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Hi, I'd like to respond to your note indicating pellets have a dosage problem. There have been some rumors that pellets had to be dug out for some reason or the caused infections. Some doctors may have done that but the doctor I see has never heard of this from other Endocrinologists. Dr Gambrell is well published and you can check his credentials on GOOGLE. The dosage is determined by your weight. Your normal source of T shuts down when the pellets start dissolving 24/7 so the pellets are your only source. Dr Gambrell has never had a dosing problem with his patients. He also provides much more T than other doctors who have very little experience. During my last visit he mentioned there seems to be no serious results from accidental high doses of T. He mentioned large doses being used to treat some conditions with high T in the past. I forget the conditions he mentioned. ernestnolan > > > > >It seem that most of us on here use either Testosterone shots, HCL, T Gel or > >T Patches for their Testosterone replacement. > > > >I've been reading about testosterone pellets implanted under the skin > >(usually in the butt). They are suppose to deliver testosterone evenly and last for > >3 to 4 months. > > > >Was wondering if anyone here uses them, knows anything about them, etc.? > > > >thanks, > > > > > Earnest here is a big fan of them and has had good luck with them. The > problem with them is dosing. You can't fine tune them once they're in. > Shots can be adjusted to reach a good level, gels can be adjusted. > > ________________ > I am human; nothing in humanity is alien to me. > Terence > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Here is a link to a guy that just started on pellets and is doing dam good. http://forum.mesomorphosis.com/mens-health-forum/took-plunge-got-pellets-1342450\ 49.html?highlight=pellets Phil ernestnolan <ernestnolan@...> wrote: Hi, I'd like to respond to your note indicating pellets have a dosage problem. There have been some rumors that pellets had to be dug out for some reason or the caused infections. Some doctors may have done that but the doctor I see has never heard of this from other Endocrinologists. Dr Gambrell is well published and you can check his credentials on GOOGLE. The dosage is determined by your weight. Your normal source of T shuts down when the pellets start dissolving 24/7 so the pellets are your only source. Dr Gambrell has never had a dosing problem with his patients. He also provides much more T than other doctors who have very little experience. During my last visit he mentioned there seems to be no serious results from accidental high doses of T. He mentioned large doses being used to treat some conditions with high T in the past. I forget the conditions he mentioned. ernestnolan > > > > >It seem that most of us on here use either Testosterone shots, HCL, T Gel or > >T Patches for their Testosterone replacement. > > > >I've been reading about testosterone pellets implanted under the skin > >(usually in the butt). They are suppose to deliver testosterone evenly and last for > >3 to 4 months. > > > >Was wondering if anyone here uses them, knows anything about them, etc.? > > > >thanks, > > > > > Earnest here is a big fan of them and has had good luck with them. The > problem with them is dosing. You can't fine tune them once they're in. > Shots can be adjusted to reach a good level, gels can be adjusted. > > ________________ > I am human; nothing in humanity is alien to me. > Terence > --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new .com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Hi, I recieve 20 - 75 mg pellets every 4 months and the doctor intends for me to be in the 800 - 1000 range. Many do not get into this high range and give up TRT because they see no benefit. ernestnolan > > > > > > > >It seem that most of us on here use either Testosterone shots, HCL, > T Gel or > > >T Patches for their Testosterone replacement. > > > > > >I've been reading about testosterone pellets implanted under the skin > > >(usually in the butt). They are suppose to deliver testosterone > evenly and last for > > >3 to 4 months. > > > > > >Was wondering if anyone here uses them, knows anything about them, > etc.? > > > > > >thanks, > > > > > > > > > Earnest here is a big fan of them and has had good luck with them. The > > problem with them is dosing. You can't fine tune them once they're in. > > Shots can be adjusted to reach a good level, gels can be adjusted. > > > > ________________ > > I am human; nothing in humanity is alien to me. > > Terence > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new .com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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