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Part 4...The follow-up

December 6, 2022

Repeat blood tests: Fasting Status

TESTOSTERONE, LC-MS/MS: 494 

TESTOSTERONE, FREE: 12.9

Good news, I was part of the 99+% of all men who had a natural increase in testosterone with the use of Clomid. Bad news, I felt NO different. My symptoms remained the same but now I was experiencing some mild headaches and "fuzzy" vision. Research showed that both are common side effects while taking Clomid, so there was no real need for concern. After having discussion with my PCP we both agreed that we would increase my daily dosage of Clomid from 25mg to 50mg for 3 months in hopes of finding some symptom relief.

By this time I had also hired another personal trainer in hopes of getting back on track with my weight. My weight had stayed steady over the last 3mo but was hovering around 230lbs and I didn't carry it well. I was back to feeling uncomfortable in my own skin and wanting a fix. This time I turned to Five Step Fitness in Fairport NY (much closer to our new home). Honestly it wasn't the distance that triggered my change, it was my internal disappointment of where I use to be and where I found myself that day. I didn't want the ridicule (mostly internal) that I might have been faced with going back to a gym and trainers who had spent years helping me. This time my fitness journey would continue with a personal trainer named Jennifer Schlegel.  Jennifer has spent her entire life in the world of training. She is the owner and lead trainer of Five Step Fitness which offers a broad range of functional fitness classes, boxing, HITT, and personal training options. What stuck with me the most is her love and devotion to the fight against people with Parkinson's. Five Step Fitness remains a proud affiliate of the Rock Steady Boxing program. "Through fitness and a sense of community, we help those battling Parkinson's Disease proactively fight a battle shown to delay progression". If you or anyone you know struggles with this disease process, I highly encourage you to seek out this community opportunity.

"someone once said, numbers don't lie. While that may be true, it's important to recognize that numbers don't always tell the entire story".

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