Mens Health Issues
Hi I am not a man so, but I want to understand some of the changes that men go through 40 and over. My boyfriend has low testoserone and is now experiencing some dizzy spells where it feels like he is falling foward and throwing up. He thinks it could be a sinus issue or a mens change of life. Any suggestions?
@blueOcean6753
I am certainly not a doctor, but... Dizziness might be a result of anything, including blood circulation issues. Nausea might be a result of many things, including digestive issues. My first thought about dizziness and nausea combined is sinus issues I am suffering myself for years.
I am sorry, but attributing it to "man's change of life" sound quite weird as an explanation. If we are talking about the guy you described in another thread, maybe it would be good to take into consideration the fact that it might have been another attempt to manipulate you?
@jacek73 I agree with the sinus issues but not about another attemp at manipulation. I see the health issues first hand. In my other threads yes manipulation I can agree there. I don't even know if men go through some sort of change of life. His testosterone is what I was referring to on that, not sure what can cause it to be low or how it makes a man feel when it is low.
@blueOcean6753
Thank you for your message. And I am sorry if my assumptions were too far-fetched.
My observations about this period of life was that it can be much more exhausting to women physically and even more emotionally.
As far as I remember I experienced some anxiety connected with my physical conditions. Like increased heartbeat rate or hypertension - sometimes I felt like my chest was going to explode. Some men may also experience sexual issues. But basically everything normal.
Thank you for your responses you have really helped me to see things from a different angle I have some very hard steps to work on towards separating my life from his and have to have a plan on where I can move and when. Sadly its not as easy financially to get up and move somewhere, May even have to find someone to stay with temporarily. Or maybe I will get lucky and he will choose to leave here. We will see.
@blueOcean6753 I think he should try more water, and more fluids.
Has your BF seen a doctor about these issue ?
I'm dealing with the low testosterone right now. I'm in my late 40's. Never experienced the dizziness on a regular basis. When I did have the dizzy spells it was because my equilibrium was off because of wax build up in my ears
I'm dealing with the low testosterone right now. I'm in my late 40's. Never experienced the dizziness on a regular basis. When I did have the dizzy spells it was because my equilibrium was off because of wax build up in my ears
@blueOcean6753 Vertigo & nausea are not part of a life change for any healthy man. If he can afford it or has health insurance, your boyfriend should have it checked out. Most likely he will be referred to an ENT doctor...might need to have his head X-rayed, who knows. As someone with vestibular migraines (tentative Dx) I can assure you that such symptoms should not go unexamined. They may or may not have anything to do with his T-levels...I suspect they have nothing to do with his T-levels, but of course I am no medical expert nor have I talked to your boyfriend in person.
@slowdecline48
Thank you for this interesting insight.
I had been suffering from migraine headaches since my teenage years up to the moment when I was closing 40. Now it's just a foggy remembrance. What helped me was better hydration, wiser diet, keeping my paranasal sinuses open (I am practically addicted to xylometazolin nose drops).
I remember being seasick for three days on a school trip, on an old bus with its clutch badly damaged.
And... a group therapy. As a teenager I was so afraid of people, so I had a stiff neck and it was blocking blood circulation in my head. That really helped, too.
Now the last time I experienced nausea was in a cinema, during a sexual scene (it was a poor movie and a wrong date; first time my body reacted so strong).
I am experiencing vertigo or small blackouts occasionally at work, when I abruptly change my position from squatting or kneeling by the shelves to standing. But it's normal, I guess.
@jacek73 No, not at all. The last part is particularly concerning.
The next time you see Dr. Writescripts, tell him about your getting dizzy &/or blacking out whenever you stand up from a squat or seated position. That should be looked into, because it's the signature symptom of POTS. Now I don't have POTS, never have had it...however since the onset of my vestibular migraine condition I've met many chronic people online & a few in person, some of whom have POTS. That condition can be dangerous as if you stand up & then faint, you could whack your head on the floor or something solid when you collapse. One woman I used to talk to when I was on 1nsta has rather severe POTS...she's knocked her head on the floor/ground quite a few times. Wouldn't be surprised if she lost a couple IQ points from all the sudden impacts.
Have you clicked the link yet? ⤴️
@slowdecline48
I am sorry, but your message made me instantly regret my previous posting.
I've grown with some technological background, and I think life is according to the "fail safe" philosophy: You can hit the door of your kitchen closet a hundred times and, yes, every time it takes a fraction of your IQ, memory and overall health. But 100% perfect human bodies happen only in medical books.
I know some people who still make their lives the best they can, despite disabilities or serious illnesses. And I know of some people who made efforts to fool the social insurance system - just to avoid working - starting with fake diagnoses, taking handfuls of pills, and then becoming really ill.
With which of the groups you think my heart is?
I believe taking every moment of our lives is very important. However, how would you convince me that I should want to live forever? In this world of wars started by ***, people queuing for food being shot at, innocent children starving while the "better" part of the world is dumping food, a lot of injustice taking place based on prejudice about nationality, income level, religion, gender or race?...
I wasn't trying to convince you to live forever, Jacek. So far no one's ever managed that...I don't think most of us would want to, after enough decades & centuries pass us by. (Imagine being around after the Sun goes nova &/or becomes a "white dwarf"...) All I was saying is that the symptoms you described could be indicative of a physical problem you might want to have fixed, or at least managed & alleviated. If you don't want to do that, okay.... 🤷🏼♂️ It's your life & your body.
@slowdecline48
Anyhow, thank you for suggesting that I should tell the doctor about the occasional dizziness or blackouts during my next check-up 👍
Thank you. He has been to the doctor and they have sent a referral in for ENT trays shows he has a cyst in his sinus. Also blood work because of his other symptoms. Found out his family members also have low testosterone so may need some injections if needed.