B12 and Testosterone ?

[Ryaan]

Hi I was just wondering if anyone, when they noticed symptoms of low B12 thought that these are all symptoms of low testosterone ???

You get a lot of the symptoms that you get with low B12. I've requested my gp for a testosterone test but this is the 2nd year that he writes it on the blood form but I get other results ack but never the testosterone !

I'm 41 so although it's normal for a drop in levels over the years my gp says I haven't got anything on testosterone.

I'm in uk and was wondering if anyone has had their T levels checked and was it requested by gp on your full blood test.

I fit in to all low B12 symptoms but also low T level symptoms.

Do I get it done from gp and what do I say as I know he written on 2 of my previous annual blood test forms.

I'm quite sure it has to be low T levels as I've ruled out B12, folate, vitamin D as I SI B12 and take the test as supplements. Actually I didn't ask about iron levels but I take the rest.

I think my gp is avoiding my T levels due to costs and other reasons of T replacement therapy. I don't think he wants the hassle.

Normally if everything is within range, even at the very bottom of the range he normally says everything is fine.

I just want to rule out low testosterone as it's a main suspect.

Thanks for reading my post if you've reached so far.

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[Ryaan]

Sorry about some spelling mistakes. Bit too early !

[Patient007]

I havent had any tests yet solely for B12 but my GP also keeps talking about low testosterone levels and is referring me to another clinic?? I am getting very confused and will be speaking to my GP again about this. I assume she means that low testosterone can mean a problem with B12. Keep me informed and I will keep you informed.?

[patgbreen]

Keep us informed please...I am in an identical situation...started TRT for my Low T about a month ago...I still have some symptoms that I think might be B12 related

[Ryaan in reply to patgbreen]

Hi patgbreen

I'm only having B12 injections, doctor hasn't even tested me for low T.

He's not much interested in doing the test.

Are u in uk.

[colinlongbow]

Testosterone in mid range cured all my symptoms of B12 def but came back in low normal range, Testosterone can reduce anaemia be it caused by iron or b12 according to studies on the Bayer Nebido website

[Joanneconnor]

My doc and Endo always do testosterone but I tell them I want everything testing and I want a printout for my records of all the results, if they don’t test it you go back and ask again and again till you get it 🙂

[Ryaan in reply to Joanneconnor]

That is good advice.....Affirmative !

Thanks

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