Question 1

doctors, have i stunted my growth? i am 18 and my dad is 5'10 and grandpa is 6'0 and i have sleep apnea and low testosterone, havnt grown since 13

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Teens grow very little or none at all in height, when they are 18 years old.  The few that do grow usually have a family history of getting taller in their late teens (other adults in the family showed a similar growth pattern). A primary care doctor can evaluate to make sure all the other health problems are taken care of. Sleep apnea and low testosterone are treated with the help of specialists.

Question 2

can i still get massive muscles with low testosterone and sleep apnea? i am 18 years old. i used to have huge muscle mass but now i feel weak and fat

Accepted Answer

See a physician firs: I understand your interest in gaining muscle mass and get fit, but more important is to make sure your overall health is good before engaging in a routine of exercise and nutrition. Your "low" testosterone and weakness (and even obesity) are of disorderes physician can help you control. Good luck.

Question 3

does low testosterone cause to sleep apnea or does sleep apnea cause low testosterone?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: That's a great question. If sleep apnea is from obesity, it's probably a combination. When men don't sleep, the pituitary gland stops signaling the testicle to make t. Sleep apnea also causes poor nighttime erections.  Research is still being done in the area to determine impact of testosterone therapy on sleep apnea.

Question 4

do i need to be put on thyroid meds.  tsh of 7.63, 3.77 & 4.34 btw dec 2011 to mar 2012?  i also have low testosterone & sleep apnea.

Accepted Answer

High TSH: Your TSH is slightly high and if it is 7.63 in dec 2011 and 4.34 in march 2012 then you do not need to take thyroid medicine, it needs to be checked along with T4 ant3 levels.Repeat in three months, you dont need to check every month.

Question 5

my penis shrinks during exercise and even while sitting doing nothing. ive sleep apnea untreated and borderline low testosterone. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Penis size chg: Size change of penis with temperature, activity, rest is ordinary. This reflects blood in the sinusoidal vessels of the shaft, which can expand or contract with various influences.

Question 6

how would ancient greeks have dealt with sleep apnea disorder or low testosterone? was there anything they could do?

Accepted Answer

Natural remedies: They could have stayed in good shape with exercise; had plenty of vit d from the sun; ate more olives, nuts, eggs, meats, and healthy fats; and avoided simple sugars. I imagine they could have fashioned some dental appliances to jut the lower jaw forward in order to open up the airway some while sleeping. Palatoplasty surgeries could also have been used as a last resort, just like now...

Question 7

why do low testosterone levels cause erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

T effect: Low T causes lack of appropriate constriction via pelvic nerves.

Question 8

28m - struggling with erectile dysfunction and lack of libido. fit and healthy, including weightlifting so i dont think its low testosterone. do have elevated blood pressure but not high bp. how can i improve this without turning to medication?

Accepted Answer

: First, uncover the cause!  Is it a side effect of nutritional products used to boost muscle mass, secondary to prescription or recreational drugs, or an underlying hormonal issue?  See a urologist, as this may be a simple solution.

Question 9

i'm an 18 year old having untreated super high bp, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea and chronic ptsd. have you ever known of an 18 year old with so many problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have: It sounds like you need at least 3 doctors -- a primary care one, a psychiatrist, and a psychologist -- all working together with you on your problems.  Using stimulants could possibly explain the hypertension.  But if' you're not doing that, i'm sure your primary care doctor will be tracking down other possible causes.  Ptsd can cause intense anxiety, but not usually sustained hypertension.

Question 10

is sleep apnea causing my erectile dysfunction ? no morning erections

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: is not associated with erectile dysfunction.  Common causes of ED include psychological stress, hormonal imbalance and vascular disease.

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Doctors, have i stunted my growth? i am 18 and my dad is 5'10 and grandpa is 6'0 and i have sleep apnea and low testosterone, havnt grown since 13

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Can i still get massive muscles with low testosterone and sleep apnea? i am 18 years old. i used to have huge muscle mass but now i feel weak and fat

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Does low testosterone cause to sleep apnea or does sleep apnea cause low testosterone?

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Do i need to be put on thyroid meds. tsh of 7.63, 3.77 & 4.34 btw dec 2011 to mar 2012? i also have low testosterone & sleep apnea.

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My penis shrinks during exercise and even while sitting doing nothing. ive sleep apnea untreated and borderline low testosterone. what could it be?

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How would ancient greeks have dealt with sleep apnea disorder or low testosterone? was there anything they could do?

A member asked:

Why do low testosterone levels cause erectile dysfunction?

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28m - struggling with erectile dysfunction and lack of libido. fit and healthy, including weightlifting so i dont think its low testosterone. do have elevated blood pressure but not high bp. how can i improve this without turning to medication?

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I'm an 18 year old having untreated super high bp, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea and chronic ptsd. have you ever known of an 18 year old with so many problems?

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Is sleep apnea causing my erectile dysfunction ? no morning erections

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