Testosterone Levels

[Kwx525]

Good morning,

I have been dealing with Celiac for around 2 years now. Still dealing with various symptoms, especially after CC or eating something containing gluten unknowingly. Symptoms include fatigue and the typical brain fog issues. I do feel like since having Celiac there have been neurological issues such as memory lapse and recall that haven't been the same. Is there an association with long term issues that may not be severe, but are present even when on a gluten free diet?

I had my thyroid and testosterone levels checked recently. 

TSH level: .67

Testosterone total: 427

Testosterone Free: 59.6

Testosterone Bioavailable: 130.4

SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOB: 30

ALBUMIN: 4.8

These numbers were all within a normal range. However, with the exception of the last two, most of the figures are on the low end of the spectrum. I am a 38 year old male and noticed that some of these figures are below average for my age. I was referred to another specialist to take another look at what is going on. I'm not sure how to really interpret this data. Does anyone have any insight or results that were similar that still deal with fatigue, brain fog, and similar symptoms?

Thanks  

 

 

[trents]

2 hours ago, Kwx525 said:

Good morning,

I have been dealing with Celiac for around 2 years now. Still dealing with various symptoms, especially after CC or eating something containing gluten unknowingly. Symptoms include fatigue and the typical brain fog issues. I do feel like since having Celiac there have been neurological issues such as memory lapse and recall that haven't been the same. Is there an association with long term issues that may not be severe, but are present even when on a gluten free diet?

I had my thyroid and testosterone levels checked recently. 

TSH level: .67

Testosterone total: 427

Testosterone Free: 59.6

Testosterone Bioavailable: 130.4

SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOB: 30

ALBUMIN: 4.8

These numbers were all within a normal range. However, with the exception of the last two, most of the figures are on the low end of the spectrum. I am a 38 year old male and noticed that some of these figures are below average for my age. I was referred to another specialist to take another look at what is going on. I'm not sure how to really interpret this data. Does anyone have any insight or results that were similar that still deal with fatigue, brain fog, and similar symptoms?

Thanks  

 

 

Welcome to the forum, KWX525!

When you say you have been dealing with celiac for around 2 years, do you mean it has been that amount of time since you were diagnosed or do you mean since the onset of symptoms? It is typical that the onset of the disease happens years before we get an official diagnosis.

How often would you say you get "glutened"?

Are you taking any vitamins and minerals and are you sure they are gluten free. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are typical because of the damage to the villous lining and resultant malabsorption of nutrients created by celiac disease. We commonly recommend newly diagnosed celiacs begin taking some high potency gluten free vitamin and mineral supplementation with B-complex, D3, magnesium and zinc. I'm talking about more than is in a multivitamin. This may help with the neurological issues. I cannot address the testosterone but I would arrange for a consult with an endocrinologist if you can to follow up on those lab findings. If you don't have any previous reference points with regard to your testosterone levels it's difficult to say what impact celiac disease has had on that. Some guys are just low on testosterone and certainly that can have an impact on energy levels.

[Kwx525]

I had symptoms for years and was diagnosed with Celiac approximately 2 years ago. Also, lactose intolerant, fatty liver, GERD, and gilberts syndrome. As far as getting glutened, I feel I stay pretty consistent with my diet. It seems like getting glutened for me is random. I will go for a while I do fine for a month or so and then have a bad week or two. I do have a referral for a urologist, I think. My regular bloodwork has come back without any real issues. I have had a thyroid panel before. I had a previous TSH level of 1.15, so it is now lower.

 

Thanks

[trents]

The brain fog and fatigue can be associated with the Gilbert's syndrome.

"As far as getting glutened, I feel I stay pretty consistent with my diet. It seems like getting glutened for me is random. I will go for a while I do fine for a month or so and then have a bad week or two." That is way too often. My feeling is you need to double down on your efforts to be gluten free. I am attaching a primer on eating gluten free.

Have you had a follow-up celiac antibody test or biopsy to see if your small bowel villous lining is healing?

Edited November 8, 2023 by trents

[Kwx525]

From what I was told about Gilbert’s syndrome is that there really isn’t anything to worry about or anything they can do. I did have a follow up and my numbers were good, along with healing of the gut. 
 

[trents]

There is some evidence that Gilbert's can actually lower cardio vascular disease risk.

Low testosterone can lead to difficulty in concentration and low energy levels. Talk to the urologist about testosterone supplementation. It can really help but it also has some risks.

[Kwx525]

Cool. Thanks for the replies. 

[Scott Adams]

One thing that helped me with brain fog and concentration issues that I discovered within the past few years, and this would likely be advised only for older males, is DHEA. I take 25mg a day and it helped a lot with my focus and concentration.