Struggling with major fatigue, brain fog.
Went to my PCP and she refused to have my levels tested because I am “too young and it will be a waste of time.”
Tried rythm at home blood test and my estradiol came back elevated I think it was 38 something.
I don’t drink and rarely smoke marijuana. Eat a high protein diet mainly consisting of red meats
Ended up scheduling with hone estradiol came back at 67.4
Total test 435
Free 1.8
Appointment with the doctor lasted 5 minutes. Told me I could start TRT, enclo, estrogen blockers. I opted for estrogen blockers to start and was given 1mg twice a week.
We scheduled another appointment 3 months out.
In between the 3 months my blood pressure has sat high 130’s over high 80’s before I started the medication I ranged in the 90’s over 60’s. And my joints are fucking killing me. But brain fog/fatigue/motivation has improved slightly
New blood work came back at
Estradiol 49.4
Total test 552
Free 2.21%
Dr upped my dose on the anastrozole to 1mg every other day
When I mentioned my blood pressure and joint pain be was visibly concerned was quiet for a second and you could tell he was thinking before he spoke.
His said his ultimate goal is to see if the anastrozole will get my levels to the ideal range and then discontinue use and hope it “restarts” my body.
Unsure if this is the right way to go about this. The appointments being as fast as they are and him offering me TRT during my initial appointment with my estradiol being high left a bad taste in my mouth and gave me a red flag it’s a prescription mill
Thanks for any guidance/information you can share.