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Title: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 03, 2009, 06:35:21 PM
If you've got a few minutes, I have some questions.

TIA
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: webcake on August 03, 2009, 06:36:29 PM
Fire away.....
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: tendonitis on August 03, 2009, 06:36:59 PM
fire away, i'm not an endocrinologist but i did stay at a holiday inn last night




Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Brutal_1 on August 03, 2009, 06:38:22 PM

The majority of getbiggers are MD's, based on the posts i've seen.  If your questions couldn't be answered here, it would be a first.


Fire away  ;)
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on August 03, 2009, 06:49:48 PM
Lots of cock & balls experts here
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 03, 2009, 07:26:36 PM

I've got *really* low cholesterol and slightly low sodium. Two of my liver NZs are slightly elevated and the endo is concerned about all of the above.

My question is whether I should still be concerned about arterial plaque buildup given how much red meat I eat on a weekly basis.  Or is this something I probably won't have to worry about as long as my cholesterol stays so low?  I eat a fairly clean diet with 3-4 bad meals or desserts per week. I generally eat 7-8 times per day.   
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Matt C on August 03, 2009, 07:41:28 PM
Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?

Yes, it is a requirement to post on the board.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: gordiano on August 03, 2009, 07:42:10 PM
I've got *really* low cholesterol and slightly low sodium. Two of my liver NZs are slightly elevated and the endo is concerned about all of the above.

My question is whether I should still be concerned about arterial plaque buildup given how much red meat I eat on a weekly basis.  Or is this something I probably won't have to worry about as long as my cholesterol stays so low?  I eat a fairly clean diet with 3-4 bad meals or desserts per week. I generally eat 7-8 times per day.   

Lay off the she-beasts, and you'll be fine....
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: CARTEL on August 03, 2009, 07:49:15 PM
I say add some more salt to your diet.


Jeez, being a dr. is easy!
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: webcake on August 03, 2009, 07:53:56 PM
Get on steroids.......
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Blockhead on August 03, 2009, 07:57:19 PM


 Hahahaha! Excellent potential for this thread. Most people I know just see a movie like 'The Program' and that's enough to make them licensed endocrinologists.


 Like people said, if it can't be answered on Getbig then the problem doesn't exist.


 - Block!
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: bigdumbbell on August 03, 2009, 08:07:14 PM
Lay off the she-beasts, and you'll be fine....
X's 2
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on August 03, 2009, 08:12:13 PM
I've got *really* low cholesterol and slightly low sodium. Two of my liver NZs are slightly elevated and the endo is concerned about all of the above.

Low HDL? Lay off the OTC anabolics.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Blockhead on August 03, 2009, 08:18:43 PM


 More healthy fats, take baby aspirin everyday some garlic supplementation and see if arterial plaque build-up or arteriosclerosis ever ran in your family or complications from it such as CAD, CVA, MI etc...

 If it was never an issue in your family then you probably have nothing to worry about.

 Schmoe on, Playa!



 - Block.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: HDPhysiques on August 03, 2009, 08:27:04 PM
If you've got a few minutes, I have some questions.

TIA
/me prefers Tea..... as in Tea Leone.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: HDPhysiques on August 03, 2009, 08:28:35 PM
I've got *really* low cholesterol and slightly low sodium. Two of my liver NZs are slightly elevated and the endo is concerned about all of the above.

My question is whether I should still be concerned about arterial plaque buildup given how much red meat I eat on a weekly basis.  Or is this something I probably won't have to worry about as long as my cholesterol stays so low?  I eat a fairly clean diet with 3-4 bad meals or desserts per week. I generally eat 7-8 times per day.   

Reducing the amount of MBB jizz you guzzle might help.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 03, 2009, 08:34:01 PM
Reducing the amount of MBB jizz you guzzle might help.

Leave it to the a/homosexual Team HDP to gay up a thread. 

You're getting too predictable, champ.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 03, 2009, 08:41:32 PM
Yes, it is a requirement to post on the board.

 ;D

Get on steroids.......

That would break the Schmoe Code.  If schmoes start getting stronger than the schmoehos and other FBBs, then that'll upset the balance of the universe.  This cannot be allowed to happen, even if I'm no longer a twink. 

More healthy fats, take baby aspirin everyday some garlic supplementation and see if arterial plaque build-up or arteriosclerosis ever ran in your family or complications from it such as CAD, CVA, MI etc...

If it was never an issue in your family then you probably have nothing to worry about.

Schmoe on, Playa!

LOL @ schmoe on! 

There's a solid history of heart disease in my mother's family, but they all ate like shit for most of their lives with little/no exercise.  My sister and I both have off-the-charts cholesterol, which our docs say is genetic. 

I spoke with a dietician who had the same issue as me and she suggested being true to my omega-3 caps (9 per day, religiously) and getting more salmon each week.  I like fish, but I'm a 95% beef-chicken guy and also eat mac nut oil and natural peanut butter. 

I ate 2 donuts yesterday and they were damn good, so maybe more of those will help. :)

Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: HDPhysiques on August 03, 2009, 08:44:17 PM
Leave it to the a/homosexual Team HDP to gay up a thread. 

You're getting too predictable, champ.

Just like the 2008 Lions .... who cares if it's predictable.   There's nothing you can do to stop your impending pwnage.

And as far as gaying up the thread.... you already took care of that when you started typing in the subject line, "champ".  rofl
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: webcake on August 03, 2009, 08:45:48 PM
SCHMOE FIGHT!!!!!
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on August 03, 2009, 08:46:15 PM
fire away, i'm not an endocrinologist but i did stay at a holiday inn last night






HAHA
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Blockhead on August 03, 2009, 08:47:05 PM

 Schmoe FIGHT (clap!clap!) Schmoe FIGHT (clap!clap!)



 - Block!
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: HDPhysiques on August 03, 2009, 08:47:23 PM
HAHA

Yeah, but he fucked it up.... it should be a Holiday Inn EXPRESS.  
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on August 03, 2009, 08:48:31 PM
Low HDL? Lay off the OTC anabolics.

What say you, Tre?
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on August 03, 2009, 08:49:02 PM
SCHMOE FIGHT!!!!!

ROFL...

Do they send their manly females to attack each other???   ??? ;D
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: HDPhysiques on August 03, 2009, 08:53:04 PM
ROFL...

Do they send their manly females to attack each other???   ??? ;D

Only if the CrushWrestling.com cameras are in place first.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 03, 2009, 08:55:18 PM
What say you, Tre?

I came off at the end of June...and then those fools got busted at the end of July.  Nice guys, though, and gotta give them credit for selling true anabolics, even if it's only 20% as effective as real test. 
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on August 03, 2009, 08:57:08 PM
I came off at the end of June...and then those fools got busted at the end of July.  Nice guys, though, and gotta give them credit for selling true anabolics, even if it's only 20% as effective as real test. 

But was your HDL low now, was that what the doc was concerned about? If it was real low I'm sure it was the drugs. Very common side, sometimes can get to undetectable levels and take a long time to recover.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: benchmstr on August 03, 2009, 09:07:06 PM
I've got *really* low cholesterol and slightly low sodium. Two of my liver NZs are slightly elevated and the endo is concerned about all of the above.

My question is whether I should still be concerned about arterial plaque buildup given how much red meat I eat on a weekly basis.  Or is this something I probably won't have to worry about as long as my cholesterol stays so low?  I eat a fairly clean diet with 3-4 bad meals or desserts per week. I generally eat 7-8 times per day.   
the answer to this is rather simple

1)buy a coffin
2)pay for the funeral arrangements
3)tell your family that you will miss them because you will prolly die soon


bench
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 03, 2009, 09:29:35 PM
But was your HDL low now, was that what the doc was concerned about? If it was real low I'm sure it was the drugs. Very common side, sometimes can get to undetectable levels and take a long time to recover.

Hard to say, cuz I hadn't had labs done in over 10 years.  Well, when I got life insurance about 5 years ago, they drew some blood, but never gave me access to the results.  Because of their strict weight guidelines, even though I was in pretty good shape, I did not qualify for a preferred rate...but that's the only reason Farmers gave me. 

Going to get more labs done in 4-5 weeks, but the fact that my sister's cholesterol is also very low does point to a strong genetic component, as she eats a typical American diet. 
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: powermaxx9 on August 03, 2009, 09:34:15 PM
Dear Getbig,

I have the lowest testosterone levels in the Muscle Schmoe mansion.  What should I so?

Signed, tre
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on August 03, 2009, 09:38:40 PM
Hard to say, cuz I hadn't had labs done in over 10 years.  Well, when I got life insurance about 5 years ago, they drew some blood, but never gave me access to the results.  Because of their strict weight guidelines, even though I was in pretty good shape, I did not qualify for a preferred rate...but that's the only reason Farmers gave me. 

Going to get more labs done in 4-5 weeks, but the fact that my sister's cholesterol is also very low does point to a strong genetic component, as she eats a typical American diet. 

Yeah but do you have the specs on hand for the recent test now? Was it both LDL and HDL that was low?
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 03, 2009, 10:56:14 PM
Dear Getbig,

I have the lowest testosterone levels in the Muscle Schmoe mansion.  What should I so?

Signed, tre

Shiiiit, lower than the typical schmoe bodybuilder, but still higher than the typical non-bodybuilding schmoe. lol

Yeah but do you have the specs on hand for the recent test now? Was it both LDL and HDL that was low?

Yeah, both are below 40. 
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 04, 2009, 08:28:39 AM
Schmoe FIGHT (clap!clap!) Schmoe FIGHT (clap!clap!)

There are the hardcore schmoes who are hardcore in their schmoeyness and then there are the hardcore schmoes who are hardcore in their training. 

I am both. ;) And Joe of HDP is my bitch, which is why he's chimed in on this thread.  ;D
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: noworries on August 04, 2009, 09:10:40 AM
I've got *really* low cholesterol and slightly low sodium. Two of my liver NZs are slightly elevated and the endo is concerned about all of the above.

My question is whether I should still be concerned about arterial plaque buildup given how much red meat I eat on a weekly basis.  Or is this something I probably won't have to worry about as long as my cholesterol stays so low?  I eat a fairly clean diet with 3-4 bad meals or desserts per week. I generally eat 7-8 times per day.   

This is the only answer.  It was nice knowing you
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Manninen dude on August 04, 2009, 09:16:05 AM
I've got *really* low cholesterol and slightly low sodium. Two of my liver NZs are slightly elevated and the endo is concerned about all of the above.

My question is whether I should still be concerned about arterial plaque buildup given how much red meat I eat on a weekly basis.  Or is this something I probably won't have to worry about as long as my cholesterol stays so low?  I eat a fairly clean diet with 3-4 bad meals or desserts per week. I generally eat 7-8 times per day.   

High intake of unprocessed red meat has no adverse effects whatsoever.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Meso_z on August 04, 2009, 09:26:29 AM
If you've got a few minutes, I have some questions.

TIA

why can't you just go to a doctor nearby? ::)
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 04, 2009, 09:55:58 AM
why can't you just go to a doctor nearby? ::)

1) That shit costs money   :D

2) Both the docs I've seen seen aren't exactly fond of the gym or my diet :(   

Seriously, I'm positive that there are GetBiggers with more pertinent information for my situation, which is why it makes sense to pose some questions here.

Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: nodeal on August 04, 2009, 09:56:07 AM
GREEN TEA SOLVES EVERYTHING!. 6-8 glasses per day. Forget about your worries.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 04, 2009, 10:41:01 AM
GREEN TEA SOLVES EVERYTHING!. 6-8 glasses per day. Forget about your worries.

The green tea I make tastes like shit.

Lipton and Arizona have pre-made diet versions that I like, however.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: FREAKgeek on August 04, 2009, 11:00:42 AM
I've got *really* low cholesterol and slightly low sodium. Two of my liver NZs are slightly elevated and the endo is concerned about all of the above.

My question is whether I should still be concerned about arterial plaque buildup given how much red meat I eat on a weekly basis.  Or is this something I probably won't have to worry about as long as my cholesterol stays so low?  I eat a fairly clean diet with 3-4 bad meals or desserts per week. I generally eat 7-8 times per day.   

From what I've read cholesterol is just one factor, and, by itself, serves no measuring indication of heart disease.
I'd have your homocysteine levels looked at too.
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Tre on August 04, 2009, 05:08:39 PM
From what I've read cholesterol is just one factor, and, by itself, serves no measuring indication of heart disease.
I'd have your homocysteine levels looked at too.

Thanks, Freak.  I didn't get that done last time, but it'll be included in the next round of labs. 

I've just always assumed I was going to die of heart disease and planned to stave it off as long as possible. 
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: Brutal_1 on August 04, 2009, 05:43:48 PM
Seriously, I'm positive that there are GetBiggers with more pertinent information for my situation, which is why it makes sense to pose some questions here.


Well your "situation" isn't easy to google...so you've cut most of getbig off at the knees  :-\
Title: Re: Any endocrinologists on the G&O board?
Post by: evandatp on August 05, 2009, 01:11:40 AM

Well your "situation" isn't easy to google...so you've cut most of getbig off at the knees  :-\
I was wondering why Dr. Tbombz hadn't chimed in yet.