Has anyone experienced decreased inflammation/white blood cell count with trt or higher doses? That was confirmed with bloodwork of course.
A doctor is trying to label me with Rheumatoid Arthritis with sore/hurting knees and shoulders. All dl bloodwork came back with low inflammatory markers. So no confirmation that I have anything.
I am looking into immune suppression through anabolic compounds like test cyp.
Do you have your blood work? C-reactive protein, RBC sedimentation rate, WBC counts, CBC, lytes, etc? Shoulders and knees as an indication of RA? I don’t think your doc is using critical thought here. Those joints are the most apt to be damaged from use and RA is typically systemic and non-specific to any joint capsule. RA would show an increase in immune system activity but I guess you already know that.
Stress, corticosteroids like prednisone or fluticasone, cushings syndrome, viruses, etc are immunosuppressing. Do you have any signs of facial swelling, abdominal distension, changes in body fat and hair distribution, fatigue, mood, or any other changes that might seem insignificant?