How Long Before Testopel Pellets Start Working? (Page 7) (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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It's good to hear that you're having good results with the pellets. I hope it continues for you. I've had them now five (5) times. Started at repeating every six (6) months but found that was too long of an interval. I'm now going to be going to every three (3) months. I asked about "upping" number of pellets from 10 to possibly 12, but Doc didn't think it beneficial for me. The 'desire' definitely has improved; just wish the erections were a bit firmer as I am only at about 90 degrees. I can live with that, but always looking for optimal I guess. Continued good luck to you.

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Bob,

How old are you and do you still use Cialias or Viagra with the pellets? I am just curious. I am 56 and have had the pellets 3 times. I am finding that I need sooner than every 6 months. I don't have the desire as much as when i have had a recent implantation. I also use Cialis-which helps.

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I have been doing the Shots for 1yr now, 1 shot every 2 weeks, my levels stay about 300 but my energy level is low still, sex drive low, and when it is close to time for next shot with in a day or two am very sleepy ..Am on medicaide it does pay for it...am now trying for the Gel with a different doc, put am TRYING HARD to do the Testopel if it is covered under medicade...

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Have not had any of those side effects. 978 sounds oretty high to me especially going up from 300'ish. How did you end up with 20 pellets? Did you gradually go up from 10?

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Yes he built up with each insertion until he got to 20. I looked up possible side affects and looks like I'm having just about all of them.

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You should start to feel it within two to three days.

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3 days. And wow could I tell a difference.

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Today, I will be starting my testopel. My Dr. Said he will be starting me with 10 then check my levels to see where the levels are. Levels @195. I have been on Androgel for about 2.5 yrs and just sick and tired putting on the gel. Wish me luck!!! Will re-post ltr

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Good luck
You are going to love it. 3 days after my first
Insertion I had energy and became sexually active
Again.

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You were on gel for 2+ years and your levels are at 195? That seems odd.
For anybody's reference, Long jax w/arginie from Vitamin shoppe is pretty mazing stuff. Wife even commented (unknowingly). Take 3 an hour before 'go time' and everybody is happy.

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My husband is in a very similar situation. I would love to hear an update on how it's going as we will soon be exploring treatment options.

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Give it a week. Everybody is different. I was looking to feel a night and day difference but it was not that way at all. Even when I went to the injections. I notice that I am stronger and it helps with my work outs, but I still get tired and all that. The claim is that it makes you feel like 25 again.....well I remember getting tired when I was 25 too. Pellets did not work for me so I went to the injections. Those work.

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Most likely will depend on your dosage and how many pellets you had inserted. I get ten (10) every 3 months and usually feel the effects the NEXT day! But ... by the end of the 3rd month, I'm definitely needing the implantation again.

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I agree. I do a 1 ml shot every week alternating cheeks. Not sure what my levels are but I go by how I feel. I did not think I could stick myself either but its not that bad. Where about do you stick your thigh? I would like to maybe alternate locations on occasion.

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Hi I am 45 been on Androgel 1.62 for 4 mo started with a Low T of 67 got it up to 499 today my Dr inserted 6 Testopel hoping they work as good as the Androgel.
the biggest change I have seem so far are my mood swings, I am much calmer now my short fuse has grown alot. also got acne and a little facial hair on my chin, (never had this before) but currently other than my butt pain (incision area) I have a serious headache, hoping it goes away. after reading previous comments, I decided to continue with the Androgel for a few days until the pellets kick in the running mode.
Have to do BW in 3 1/2 mo & a re-install in 4mo. I was just wanting to share, nice to know I am not alone.

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Yes ..... the "emotions" change is something that I noticed, too, when first starting the pellets. I'm a bit more 'weepy' at things I normally wouldn't be. It is, in fact, one of the barometers that tell me it's time to again be "pelleted". I get ten (10) every 3 months, but because my PSA was 'up', I've been in 'limbo' while trying to find out the "why". Was due to an infection and just this morning got the 'go ahead' to have pellets inserted as soon as they can order and receive them. Hope this helps. Good luck with your continued treatment. BTW: Increased 'nipple sensitivity' has been another side effect that I have noticed personally, especially within the first two (2) weeks of being implanted.

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Yes, the soreness afterwards has been awful, so far it has lasted a week and no signs of stopping. I will never use it again

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I realize everybody is different but I was on Androgel for years..... Finally, my PSYCHIATRIST picked up on it, and informed me that Androgel was a waste and Testapel is the only way to go!
To my surprise, she was correct!!! What a difference!!
Just my opinion, but if I were you I would drop the Androgel and talk to your Dr. About getting the Testapel insertion.
Trust me, you'll feel a100% better!!!!

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I was sore for about 2 weeks. I guess it depends on the doctor who implanted the pellets. Bottom line (IMO) with the pellets is that they are over rated. I switched back to the shots because the pellets did not work that well, especially for what they cost me. Shots are effective, no noticeable spikes (for me), easy to do and WAY cheaper than the pellets.

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I'm sure everyone is different, but I was on the injections and did not have even close to the results that the Testopel pellets give me. It's probably like most things in Life -- each of us is different. Must try, experiment and find out what works best in our own situation. Good luck with your continued health.

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