Friday, I had my quarterly physical for my ALS.  I mentioned to my neurologist that in the last several months I have been very warm and run around the house without a shirt to stay comfortable even though everybody else is dressing warmly.

He responded that this is one sign that my testosterone is low.  He said it was the same as women who complain about being cold all the time; in their case it is a sign that their estrogen is low.  My SO (who cannot have sex because of health reasons) was setting next to me; so I couldn't follow-up with questions.  He has scheduled me for some tests after New Year's.

I have several questions:

1.  Have any of you experienced this warm sensation and what did you do about it?

2.  Have you heard that being warm is one of the signs of low testosterone?

3.  What are the treatments for low testosterone?

4.  What effects did the treatments have on your sex life?

I've never felt the warm thing, so I can't help you with questions 1 and 2.  I can help you with question 3.

My doc feels that actually taking testosterone is a last resort and that he prefers that the body be spurred to make more of its own testosterone. The easiest way is to take Clomiphene, a capsule that makes the pituitary gland realize that testosterone is low, and then the pituitary gland tells your testes to make more testosterone.  This works great if the pituitary's ability to sense low testosterone is your problem.

The next step, if the above doesn't work, is to take the substance that the pituitary emits to tell the testes to make more testosterone.  This is called HCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin), and unfortunately is an injectable (small, under the skin needles - easy!).  This has been working great for me for 5+ years!

The last step is to actually take/rub-on/inject testosterone itself, and I have not had to take that step.  Maybe some of the other guys can help with that.

With respect to question 4 - BIG help with my sex life.  Also BIG help with my overall energy level and mood.  I wouldn't ever want to go back to low testosterone again...

Hope this helps a bit.

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Holidays and stress make me eat things that raise my blood sugar and send hot flashes my way. Keep an eye on your blood sugar and if this happens after eating high carb snacks or meal you might be experiencing this problem. I hope you have this checked as well if it hasn't been already. A good diet can mask the fact that someone is having diabetic problems till they cheat and send glucose numbers over the top.

Kisses Haley

1. no

2. yes.... a friend of mine has issues with hormone levels

3. there is hormone replacement therapy the same as with women and estrogen.

4. my friend regained a lot of what he had thought he had lost due to age.

and it really is a friend, not me. possibly because of a benign tumor i have slightly elevated T levels.

Thanks for the warning but ALS has taken care of that problem.  I have a form of ALS that so far has just effected the muscles in my neck and mouth.  I cannot chew food or swallow it; therefore I have been on a feeding tube since last February.  The formula that I inject into the tube represents a balanced diet so my blood sugar is OK.  Thank God, ALS has not attacked the rest of my body or my libido might have disappeared; so far it is holding strong.  I have ED but that comes and goes.

Max, that was a very informative article/

several years ago, I was on immune suppressants & got an testicular infection from hell.  We suspect permanant damage as they are obiviously changed.  The urologist thought they would return to normal but they have not.  I brought it up at my annual recently & have the order for blood work before the next follow up.  
I had ED...  losing it at times...  before the incident, but I don't see much change in that, though in other ways.  

I'm afraid I can't answer your questions as my other medical conditions would invalidate the answers.
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Something that is sidelined when enjoying yourself.

I just read an article about ALS and it's connection with the Gulf war. I'm thinking Desert Storm but not exactly sure. I'm Wondering if you might have served in the military ?

Thank You for being a part of this board and contributing such personal info. I hope to hear much more in the future.

Kisses Haley

Thank you, I appreciate that.  No I wasn't in the military or anywhere near the Mid-East.  The best guess is that a pneumonia vaccination damaged my immune system back in July, 2007.  Four days later I collapsed with a sudden bout of Guillain-Barre' Syndrome which is an auto-immune system disease where my body attacked itself.  Now I have ALS which many believe is also an auto-immune system disease. ED is the least of my problems; however, I hope that someday soon I will overcome it; even if it's just for a short time of "Bam Bam, Thank you Mam."

Now, I am one of those people who question the safety of vaccinations: pneumonia, flu, and all of the shots that are given to our children.

Huggy Bear

The other posts alluded to it, but I'll be blunt. Raising your testosterone levels can make you really horney. What that will do to your sex life depends upon whether you have a willing partner (or adequate funds to hobby).

There are stories about ladies being given testosterone treatment who say they finally understand why guys are so preoccupied with sex (I'd like to be her partner).

First time poster, short time reader... and glad I found this board. It is certainly kinder and gentler than many others!

I have been treated on and off for low T for 3 years... on because I need treatment and off because I don't like the treatment. I have used all of the gels and patches. Zero effect with patch; fairly good results with gels but really do not like how restrictive it can be once applied: no skin/skin contact, ultra cautious around children particularly infants (grandchildren!!), either strong alcohol odor or heavy musky odor depending upon gel.

I seemed to get a little bump when taking it but always wondered if that was in my big head because there has never been any discernible change in the little head which is almost always non-responsive these days.

Having said all of that, there are health consequences for men with low T and the doctor needs to discuss those with you.

On a lighter note, over the summer Northeastern University published a study that suggests that new fathers and men who work with young children have a drop in testosterone levels which, I think, is a great way to help them be good nurturing men in spite of societal barriers.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!