Question 1

doctors, if i am 20 male and have had little to now hgh in me or low hgh, and low hormones, will this age me at a rapid rate and make me an old man?

Accepted Answer

HGH: no.  low growth hormone is common amongst patients who are panhypopituitary usually or most commonly from surgical debulking of a pituitary tumor. Many patients live most of their lives with no replacement of growth hormone.  The parameters affected arenot aging but more so obesity, fatigue, decreased survival rate.  Low growth hormone is very rare.

Question 2

my bp is 134/90.  my doc. prescribe low dosage of bp med.   since my diabolic # is greater than 80.  are bp meds necessary? hesitant on taking.

Accepted Answer

Yes.: BP med is necessary because your diastolic pressure is high at 90, which can over time damage your heart unless it is lowered now.

Question 3

could doctors prescribe low dosage birth control?

Accepted Answer

Of course: I do almost every day my # 1 pill is loloestrin , only 10 mcg estrogen  and at your age if you want no more kids your gyn or a gyn should offer you in office essure tubal, easy takes 5 minutes - permanent my pts are awake , miss 1/2 day of work , covered by insurance , often just an office copay, use oral pain meds, minimal discomfort, no cutting.

Question 4

just received a email by doctor saying that my progesterone is low and she will prescribe medication. what causes low progesterone? i'm very scared

Accepted Answer

Don't be scared: Estrogen and progesterone are hormones that are normally balanced in young women. As we get older the levels become lower. Sometimes if a woman is having certain symptoms, such as insomnia or fatigue, the doctor  will add hormones back if they are low to try and improve the symptoms. Don't worry your doctor is just trying to help you feel better.

Question 5

is there any way to increase serum testosterone without taking testosterone? my level is low normal, so not low enough for my doctor to prescribe it.

Accepted Answer

Endocrinologist: Low-normal testosterone may or may not be a problem. Is the level being interpreted in the context of overall health, lh, fsh, other hormones, and age? Other symptoms? An adult endocrinologist would be able to further investigate and advise.

Question 6

how likely are doctors to prescribe some sort of testosterone supplement for patients? i'm currently in low 400's and have been in 300's for awhile. 31 yo m?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on the symptoms, findings plus the testosterone level (free and bound). You seem to be in the normal range.

Question 7

sir, 
two month previous my home physician prescribe to me buclizine hcl for appetizer and weight gain  but after some day i am suffer to low appetide ?

Accepted Answer

Not a U.S. drug: Buclizine is an antihistamine and anticholinergic, and it is considered to be an antiemetic (decreases nausea or vomiting). The big question is why a person would need an appetite stimulant and why the need to gain weight (the doctor can evaluate to see if there is any medical condition causing such problems). Not sure if there is any evidence that buclizine actually stimulates appetite.

Question 8

doctor has decided to prescribe me diazepam low dose daily long term &i thought this was a med only for short term use? have chronic anxiety. thanks.

Accepted Answer

Second opinion?: Hi Kelly, this is difficult to answer not knowing more about what's going on with you. Generally speaking, benzos are best used on a short term basis, and there are other medications that are safer over the long term. Strongly recommend that you consider psychotherapy as chronic anxiety can be managed quite effectively with evidence based approaches, e.g., CBT. Hope this is helpful.  Take care.

Question 9

i live in belgium and it seems here doctors don't know and don t prescribe hcg and clomid (clomiphene) for low t. what can i do ? where find a doctor use to ?

Accepted Answer

Low T: In the us, it's not a common practice among licensed docs to prescribe those for low t either. 
I cannot tell you where you'd find those that do as i don't live in belgium. Plus, i cannot guarantee that you will succeed by using these substances either.

Question 10

i am a 50 years old female  just diagnosed wit vey low platelet 4000 the doctor prescribe prednisone to her is that a good option?

Accepted Answer

Life Threatening: Yes.  A platelet count that low is life threatening. Prednisone is often part of the emergency treatment to protect your life.

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Doctors, if i am 20 male and have had little to now hgh in me or low hgh, and low hormones, will this age me at a rapid rate and make me an old man?

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My bp is 134/90. my doc. prescribe low dosage of bp med. since my diabolic # is greater than 80. are bp meds necessary? hesitant on taking.

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Could doctors prescribe low dosage birth control?

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Just received a email by doctor saying that my progesterone is low and she will prescribe medication. what causes low progesterone? i'm very scared

A member asked:

Is there any way to increase serum testosterone without taking testosterone? my level is low normal, so not low enough for my doctor to prescribe it.

A member asked:

How likely are doctors to prescribe some sort of testosterone supplement for patients? i'm currently in low 400's and have been in 300's for awhile. 31 yo m?

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Sir, two month previous my home physician prescribe to me buclizine hcl for appetizer and weight gain but after some day i am suffer to low appetide ?

A member asked:

Doctor has decided to prescribe me diazepam low dose daily long term &i thought this was a med only for short term use? have chronic anxiety. thanks.

A member asked:

I live in belgium and it seems here doctors don't know and don t prescribe hcg and clomid (clomiphene) for low t. what can i do ? where find a doctor use to ?

A member asked:

I am a 50 years old female just diagnosed wit vey low platelet 4000 the doctor prescribe prednisone to her is that a good option?

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