Legs are shrinking fast - low T or a blood flow issue?

[Sadguy28]

Hi Guys,

So I have posted on here a few times but I would love some feedback. I am only 23 years old and my Primary doctor and endocrinologist insist that I do not have a testosterone issue because I fall "in the normal range" even though in 2017 my reading was 488, in 2018 it was 350 and in 2019 it was 250. After voicing my concern, I got mine checked again and the doctor told me it was up to 600 all of a sudden which confused me honestly. Does it vary that much day to day? Regardless of what they say I know that 250 is low for anyone, but especially someone as young as me. But they insist above 200-1100 is "normal". I still think this could be the issue but I tried to move on for a while. So recently my friend was taking some candid pictures of me and I was appalled to see how much my body is changing physically. The following are the symptoms I am experiencing:

Feeling:
Dull ache in legs/knees (could not sleep)
Dull pain in testicles
Dull ache in lower back (could not sleep)
Urinary retention and pain
Cold hands/feet
Erectile dysfunction (no morning erections at all)
Extremely premature ejaculation (chronic)
Fatigue

Visible: (pictures to prove it)
Increase in fat around waist and breast area despite regular exercise
Decrease in muscle/bone in legs and arms
Weight gain in face
Rapidly receding hairline

I am wondering if people think this is Low T or maybe a blood flow issue or anything else. If someone would be so kind as to send me a private message I would be able to get into contact with you and send you the pictures to take a look and see what you think. Any and all insight is very appreciated! I put them together in a collage to show the difference from 2016 to 2019 side by side and I think it is pretty significant. I exercised occasionally in 2016, but actually exercise MUCH more regularly now, so the changes are not from lack of exercise. My legs are so much skinnier, I have gained fat in my face, love handles, and breast area. I just need to know whats happening and I need a doctor to believe me. HELPP thank you all so much.

-sad guy

[Robert66]

Well t does not affect everyone the same mine was low 1.45. 2.14. Now its better and my libido is back but did not bring back my unit injection did as for the other issue my legs hurt a dull pain my doctor recommended daflon and that problem is almost gone now. But i am old you are not

[Toronto67]

Hi Guys,

So I have posted on here a few times but I would love some feedback. I am only 23 years old and my Primary doctor and endocrinologist insist that I do not have a testosterone issue because I fall "in the normal range" even though in 2017 my reading was 488, in 2018 it was 350 and in 2019 it was 250. After voicing my concern, I got mine checked again and the doctor told me it was up to 600 all of a sudden which confused me honestly. Does it vary that much day to day? Regardless of what they say I know that 250 is low for anyone, but especially someone as young as me. But they insist above 200-1100 is "normal". I still think this could be the issue but I tried to move on for a while. So recently my friend was taking some candid pictures of me and I was appalled to see how much my body is changing physically. The following are the symptoms I am experiencing:

Feeling:
Dull ache in legs/knees (could not sleep)
Dull pain in testicles
Dull ache in lower back (could not sleep)
Urinary retention and pain
Cold hands/feet
Erectile dysfunction (no morning erections at all)
Extremely premature ejaculation (chronic)
Fatigue

Visible: (pictures to prove it)
Increase in fat around waist and breast area despite regular exercise
Decrease in muscle/bone in legs and arms
Weight gain in face
Rapidly receding hairline

I am wondering if people think this is Low T or maybe a blood flow issue or anything else. If someone would be so kind as to send me a private message I would be able to get into contact with you and send you the pictures to take a look and see what you think. Any and all insight is very appreciated! I put them together in a collage to show the difference from 2016 to 2019 side by side and I think it is pretty significant. I exercised occasionally in 2016, but actually exercise MUCH more regularly now, so the changes are not from lack of exercise. My legs are so much skinnier, I have gained fat in my face, love handles, and breast area. I just need to know whats happening and I need a doctor to believe me. HELPP thank you all so much.

-sad guy

Hi,

Being so young it is important you take care of this and you feel better, maybe you should change doctors and seek a second opinion.

[Drawoverfade]

You need a full blood workup. Testosterone is not the only hormone that can cause issues. Prolactin, estradiol, estrogen, FSH, LH, etc can all play a part in normal sexual function as well as other issues you might be having. If your primary doctor isn't up to checking these, find a good endocrinologist or ED specialist.

[smphead]

Hi Guys,

So I have posted on here a few times but I would love some feedback. I am only 23 years old and my Primary doctor and endocrinologist insist that I do not have a testosterone issue because I fall "in the normal range" even though in 2017 my reading was 488, in 2018 it was 350 and in 2019 it was 250. After voicing my concern, I got mine checked again and the doctor told me it was up to 600 all of a sudden which confused me honestly. Does it vary that much day to day? Regardless of what they say I know that 250 is low for anyone, but especially someone as young as me. But they insist above 200-1100 is "normal". I still think this could be the issue but I tried to move on for a while. So recently my friend was taking some candid pictures of me and I was appalled to see how much my body is changing physically. The following are the symptoms I am experiencing:

Feeling:
Dull ache in legs/knees (could not sleep)
Dull pain in testicles
Dull ache in lower back (could not sleep)
Urinary retention and pain
Cold hands/feet
Erectile dysfunction (no morning erections at all)
Extremely premature ejaculation (chronic)
Fatigue

Visible: (pictures to prove it)
Increase in fat around waist and breast area despite regular exercise
Decrease in muscle/bone in legs and arms
Weight gain in face
Rapidly receding hairline

I am wondering if people think this is Low T or maybe a blood flow issue or anything else. If someone would be so kind as to send me a private message I would be able to get into contact with you and send you the pictures to take a look and see what you think. Any and all insight is very appreciated! I put them together in a collage to show the difference from 2016 to 2019 side by side and I think it is pretty significant. I exercised occasionally in 2016, but actually exercise MUCH more regularly now, so the changes are not from lack of exercise. My legs are so much skinnier, I have gained fat in my face, love handles, and breast area. I just need to know whats happening and I need a doctor to believe me. HELPP thank you all so much.

-sad guy

Do/did you use any medicines like Propecia, SSRI's or Accutane?

[Strelets]

Speaking of that, would you guys recommend any good clinic to do such tests in Greece or Southeastern Europe in general? Preferably someone who speaks English, French or Russian.
The thing is that I was looking at these houses in Greece for the holidays and, in the long term, to move there should I retire or find a job I can do from home, and I'd like to be able to do regular checks without flying accross the continent each time.