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Low T Dose and High Red Blood Count

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Matto_Corvo, May 11, 2019.

  1. Matto_Corvo

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    I've been on the same low does since I started my injections. I do want to go to a higher does but my read blood count keeps going up so my doctor doesn't wish to go to a high does. I understand and agree, but it is kind of discouraging.
    He also mentioned that my raising blood count could be due to sleep apena as well and wants me to get tested for that, but even if I do have that I know I wouldn't use the mask things while sleeping. He has also recommended donating blood as a way to get my blood count down. Have a hard time doing that when my work schedule has me working graveyard and I have to get home and go to bed as soon as I get off.

    Any one else had to deal with this?
     
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    Your doctor has a good recommendation. I know you said your schedule is tough for that, but you wouldn’t be doing this every day, week or month.
    Good luck!