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Started by democration, March 28, 2013, 12:52:14 AM

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democration

I'm not 100% sure that I actually have them, but I've had a few symptoms lately that, upon Googling them, have led me to believe it's a possibility. There are obviously a number of different possibilities and I don't want to go into detail about the symptoms I have, but I'm curious as to whether or not this has been a problem for anyone else. Testosterone supposedly can affect the liver, correct? I have been taking T, but only for two months now. That seems like a ridiculously short amount of time for liver problems to sprout. Let me know if I'm wrong.

For the record, I've only had the symptoms for about three days now. I have a doctor's appointment already scheduled for next week, so I definitely plan on speaking with her about them if they persist that long. I would just like to know whether or not I could seriously be looking at some type of liver disease this early on.




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Life becomes a disgrace, and death a duty.
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Nygeel

I haven't had any problems. Is it jaundice (the only red flag symptom I can think of)?
Edit to add: it takes years of heavy alcohol use to cause real damage to the liver. It's probably nothing.
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democration

It isn't anything quite as serious as that, which is why I haven't run off to the ER yet. I tend to diagnose myself pretty quickly, though. It's a bad habit. Hypochondria, I think it's called. Like I said, there are a few different things I've linked the symptoms to (HBV being one of them, and I can't recall whether I've had the vaccine or not), and liver disease is only one of them.

I'm counting on it being something mild -- perhaps even just stress, who knows? -- but I like to be reassured. :/




When we have lost everything, including hope,
Life becomes a disgrace, and death a duty.
v o l t a i r e
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Natkat

as I heard it can effect the liver, but I think your dignose yourself abit to quicly, google isn't really the best tool if your very worry or specially feel pain its better to go to a doctor.
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aleon515

Be wary of googling vague symptoms. It sounds like you might have a bit of "medical student syndrome". I realize that you aren't a medical student but the effect of googling symptoms can be the same. I took abnormal psychology once. What a mistake!
A lot of times vague symptoms are fatigue etc. Abnormal liver function shows up in regular blood tests you are taking (I assume) at least once every 6 months or so. I would guess they'd adjust your T if that should happen.

--Jay
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aleon515

I should add if you really have concerns, talk to your doctor.

--Jay
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