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gwenb
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 7217

posted

I have said this before, but I think testosterone serves as a hormone protector against lyme disease. I am curious as to how many people here, both men and women, have low testosterone?

I have.

Gwen

[ 02. April 2006, 03:07 AM: Message edited by: gwenb ]

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Biting Back
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 6018

posted

Hi Gwen,

My testosterone is also low. It was discovered prior to my lyme diagnosis by a pituitary specialist.

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jarjar
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 8847

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Mine use to be normal but has fallen thru the floor. Currently using a testosterone compound based cream to bring levels back up. Should say I'm a guy.

Jar

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

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Female here....LOW. I'm taking a bio-identical testosterone cream. My LLMD tests and treats his patients for hormone imbalances.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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gwenb
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 7217

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I was also thinking that is why smilax, which is reputed to enhance both testosterone and progesterone, as well as being spirocidal, may be so helpful to Lyme disease.

I am very slowly introducing smilax and I think I can already see a difference.

Gwen

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Marnie
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 773

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You are absolutely correct. Testosterone AND estrogen are indeed PROTECTIVE! But supplementing them comes with potential and significant "side effects".

As we age, the levels of various hormones, enzymes, etc. drop. Other protective mechanisms kick in.

The body is amazing. It is always finding another pathway to prolong our lives. We are SUPPOSED to live long healthy lives.

The testosterone drop has to do choline acetyltransferase - abbreviated CHAT (an enzyme).

Guess what HORMONES stimulate this ENZYME being released to trigger more acetylcholine production?

Bb might be using up this enzyme.

It takes NUTRIENTS to make the hormones, enzymes, antibodies, neurotransmitters. The tricky part is they have to be in the RIGHT BALANCE.

We need the minerals (alkaline...and so is glycogen), the vitamins (acidic), the amino acids...all of them in the right balance.

When the body is in balance, there is no disease.

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