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I suppose this is a first on Frank Talk. I just found out yesterday that my T is over 600 and my uro accused me of taking T supplements.
I had PCa treatment last year and part of that was taking Casedex and Lupron. My T was down to 3 at one point in 2012, then 10, then in April I had a physical and I asked the doc to check my T. It had risen to 484. Now it is over 600 and my uro is concerned that this will stimulate the cancer. Fortunately my PSA keeps going down and is now at 0.2.
Question: does anyone know of a person/place where I can ask about my supplements and lifestyle to see what might be driving my T up? I've been noticing that I have wood again and I love my new "friskiness" but certainly don't want the cancer back. Any and all suggestions of resources would be appreciated.
I think I have narrowed down my problem to using whey protein. Has anyone any experience with that?

Here are some foods that are supposed to increase T: http://www.newsmaxhealth.com/Headline/l ... /id/503728

The ties between Testosterone and post PCa treatment are debated. First, you T levels bounce around like crazy. Exercise, healthy living, increase T levels. Since you are not pumping your T levels with supplements, your body is doing it naturally. Find an endocrinologist. Unless your uro is REALLY skilled in testosterone levels, he is probably not the source for help with your endocrine system. Did you have radiation? seeds? surgery?
Paul

I agree with Paul, find a good endicrinologist. My wife has a super guy for her diabetes, he is something and that is a very complex field with new developments almost daily.

BTW, if I were in your shoes and couldn't get things under control and it was becoming a serious concern, I would certainly consider removal of one or both testicles. That is a major issue, but my personal feelings about keeping all my manly equipment would not stand in the way if I thought there was a rick of cancer, it would be bye-bye lefty!

Dave

You might try www.lef.org (Life Extension) for your questions. There are differing thoughts on high T and how it might affect/cause prostrate cancer. Those of us doing T injections have PSA tested a little more often than normal.

Talking to a "good" uro sometimes is a better way to go than seeking out an endo. My uro is very willing to intelligently discuss the pros and cons of T use with his male patients.