How Long Before Testopel Pellets Start Working? (Page 30) (Top voted first)

Just had Testopel pellets inserted in my backside. Forgot to ask doctor how long until they take effect. He's out of town.

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Thanks Brian. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Illinois -- it is in bad shape and "craziness" seems to rule in almost ALL areas where government can get their hand into it. I truly don't understand the logic. I'm not sure of the $ per inj., but I'm getting every two (2) weeks, so in a 3-month period, I'd be going 6-7 times. I know it has something to do with reimbursing the physicians. The statue prevents MEDICARE from paying more than a certain amount to the physician, but will reimburse pharmacies if I am able to find a pharmacy where I can go and pick up the pellets myself. I have yet to be able to do the 'legwork' necessary to see if I can do that.

Didn't mean to sound like "Scrooge" in my earlier post. I'm gonna blame it on my "yuckies" as I near the end of my cycle, ready to have the TESTOPEL implanted again and instead relying on the inj's. Again -- I apologize. Just lettin' off some steam. Instead, I should be grateful that I'm -- at least -- able to get the inj's. Without that....... well....... I don't even wanna think about that. Happy holidays to you, my friend.

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Happy Holidays to all You Guys! I pray we All got Our Pellets and are able to enjoy the End of year in all aspects possible!

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Leo.... and ALL the other guys on this site! My holiday/New Year's wish for you is that you have a 'personal peace' in the coming new year. With that, all - or at least a majority of our concerns are being taken care of.

Thank you to all who have supported not only me, but been free to give of your time, wisdom and experience(s) to others. Happy New Year! Bring it on!

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In about 12hours or so start to dissolve. So within a day for sure

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Thanks! I as well am OK.. Still worry it all drops off before next incertion but its all a waiting game now..

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Happy Holidays to all of you also. I go back for blood work on Jan 4th, and than the implants on the 12th. I can tell it is lower, but still OK, just will be good to get a full charge again.

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Another fix for that is every 3 month give blood. That will help and you will not have to take pills.

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Hello everyone! Happy New Year... Praying the best for all!

My update: I am into my 4th month is it? I have started to feel sluggish, and that Slow & Sleepiness.. Looking towards getting on Clomed still, I can't stand it.. The highs are Great.. The Lows are bad.. Now seeing the smaller Testicals, all else that comes with - I feel worse..

I definately need more Pellets and a fix to the shrunken Testical issue. Time is precious and these issues bother to the extreme of my desire to be as many other guys who don't suffer this as we do..

I am sure they have there very own unique issues but these are mine and I wish I didn't have them..

Any new thoughts/findings from any of You as always will be appreciated..
thanks Guys!

Again - Happy And Blessed New Years to You all!

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At 14 months my T dropped from 605 to 305. I can see the disadvantage of the pellets because of this. I could keep my T at 700 day after day with 10g of gel. I don't know what you can do for the shrunken testicle issue - after 8 years I think mine just about dissolved.

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WOW - Mark, really? I am not sure I will be OK with... Whats your age again? How do You feel iside over the difference? Thanks for sharing... 43 here incase U wondering..

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There was a typo, sorry about that - it's 14 weeks, not months (!) and I'm 66.

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Great to know - Thanks! I know that I was put on the Pellets so I am more stable.. I don't see Doc til March.. A bit concerned here. Need to be patient. The Shrinkage really bothers me!

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When I had ten pellets inserted my MD did not stitch the small cut closed, but instead put a waterproof bandage on it. My butt was sore for about a week. I was to get more pellets every three months but decided to go back to gel. At the start my T was 610, but at 14 weeks it was only 300.

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WOW - well, I think that I felt an immediate impact. As I continued to feel bad about the Shrinkage of the Testies, I found No resolve with my Dr.'s. Clomed is Not an Approved, so Iended up going to a T Clinic. Now They "R" approved to care with Clomid. Going Monday to look further into getting them to perscribe it and I can't wait to get all cleared medically so that I can see the results they have alreaady stated I will have.... I will keep us all Posted...

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I am getting my first pellets implanted tomorrow. When I started getting shots a few years back my level was 95. The shots were difficult to get on a regular basis, so my levels really got where they needed to be. My drive is nonexistent so I am hoping for a miracle with the pellets. I don't know how many pellets I will be getting but I will post tomorrow with an update. Reading a lot of the posts on here have given me hope.

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Kenny G: good luck with your pellet procedure. I hope it goes well and that the results are promising. I agree with you that this forum -- consisting of men directly affected -- is such because of the ongoing support and encouragement.

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YUP GL... As for me, I started the Clomid! Found a Testosterone Clinic - went over my scenario and they started me on Shots. now Pellets and Shots - I am looking forward to results here soon. I was told it to take about under a month before I see any changes and I wait patiently Welcoming positive results. Lord know that already having issues, One looks for Positive results. This situation really works on us! I am sure we all feel the same way. Pellets, I remember getting mine and feeling like a Spark. I thought it was just me though I realize now that it was Certainly the effect of the Pellets. I am 2 months from seeing my Dr. again for my refill and I am feeling the Sluggishness. I believe I hate that the most. Saw my Urologist who mentioned the 10 Pellets I was given may just be a bit too little for my case. The Pellets I got were the first set the Dr. was being conservative. I believe I will get more than the 10 next time and should last me longer as 10 didn't last long enough. O boy - I pray to be able to give you guys better Great news here soon. Anyone else out there - New updates?? Kenny - let us know how it goes.. I didn't too much like the Pellet Process - BUT - I look forward to the next as I felt faster results than ever before.

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I got ten pellets and at 13 weeks my T was down to 300. I went back on Gel and keep my T at 700 all the time.

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Sorry to hear that Marc.. I do hope this isn't my scenario. Here both at the Clinic and Dr.'s Office, I am being SOLD that this is "It".... God be with - right?

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Hey Leo: Good to hear from you again. I've kept up with your story since you started posting. I am hoping that you will get the results you want very soon. Ten (10) pellets not enough for you and I've heard a couple other guys say the same thing. I've run into a problem where the pellets (actually injections, too) have given me a 'side effect' of high hemoglobin in my blood test. High enough that now my oncologist is limiting both the frequency and the amount of testosterone that I receive. Apparently high hemoglobin increases risk of strokes in some men. So ... ... ... ... .................. because of all that, I reduced to only six (6) pellets and cannot have more frequently than every four (4) months. The 'down time' (time between) treatments is very difficult for me. The sluggishness, fatigue, lack of energy, depression etc. ...............ALL haunt me during this time. I've recently brought up the Clomid possibility to my urologist and we will be discussion this soon. It sounds like it would be at least a help, acting as a 'bridge' between treatments. Any one else have any problems with high hemoglobin?

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