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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Exp 50 years

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I Have Hemmocromtosis Which Went Undiagnosed For 9 Years, Even

i have hemmocromtosis which went undiagnosed for 9 years, even thou I complained to 7 different Doctors they said it was in my mind. So when my sister found out she had it we all do my iron number was 1900 I went every week for blood drawls i was told that everything would reverse itself my concern was sexualk function. after a few months i asked a nurse and she told me that over the years and without treatment the damage was done. I found out that i have cirrosis of the liver along with type 2 sugar, underactive thyroid. since finding out about my liver issue im always tired, sleep way to much, and have had issues with my legs swelling I have neuropathy in me feet and sometimes can just about walk. my regular doc did labs and my testosterone level was high (in the past 5/6 years it was that of a 95 yo) as well as my testosterone level being hi my estrogen level was high as well. The estogen was being checked because i found a lump on my left breast which grew into a womans breast. my doctor spoke with my liver specialist and he said the levels are high because of my liver and im getting older 54. he said I could go on androgel (My free testosterone is low) im not sure what to do or who to believe 8 years of complaining about skin, hair,loss of sexual function and being told by medical professional its all in my mind has left me to deal with HUGE issues
posted on Fri, 7 Oct 2016
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