TRT. Who's on it?

[lowfast]

Everyone's body reacts differently, but over time it will normalize. I know the first few months I was extra hungry for some reason, maybe my body was getting out of its lethargy and starting to more efficiently use energy.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Water retention would be from a spike in Estrogen, so yes it can happen. Your doc should be checking E2 (Ultra Sensitive Essay) with each blood draw and have a plan to keep it in check. All the T in the world means nothing if your E2 skyrockets.

I talked to him about it last week, he's going to keep an eye on it. I put on 4-5 lbs the first two weeks, then was up and down until they bumped my dose a bit at 6 weeks after the first blood test, and i picked up another few pounds.

[lowfast]

did anyone else gain weight initially? Doc warned me not to worry up front, that some people retain water in the begging. Im up 9-10 lbs.

Water retention would be from a spike in Estrogen, so yes it can happen. Your doc should be checking E2 (Ultra Sensitive Essay) with each blood draw and have a plan to keep it in check. All the T in the world means nothing if your E2 skyrockets.

[Baron Von Crowder]

did anyone else gain weight initially? Doc warned me not to worry up front, that some people retain water in the begging. Im up 9-10 lbs.

[BradM]

After 2 months of getting dicked around by 2 different doctor's wanting me to do pellets and some oral compound hormones, I finally have a rx for injectable testosterone. Looking forward to seeing if it puts some pep and energy back in me.

[KBScobravert]

man, I miss this stuff. Too bad my insurance sucks and cash pay is too freaking expensive. I seriously think coming off of my test has played a part in my weight gain.

Can you not find a doc that will write you a scrip? Mine only does because I took her labs for a year and documentation I work out if country. But certainly another doc would write you one if you do follow up labs with them.

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[GeorgeG.]

man, I miss this stuff. Too bad my insurance sucks and cash pay is too freaking expensive. I seriously think coming off of my test has played a part in my weight gain.

[KBScobravert]

Ran out of my prescription. Mail from the US is taking too long. Found a Testosterone Emanthate at a bush pharmacy. Manufactured by Bayer, good expiration dates, but it is 250mg/ml and in break top ampule. My online research says that the only difference is Emanthate vs Cipionate. But still Test, difference is the binder.

My dosage is 150mg e7d but I have played with it up to 200mg. I wished I could take all 5 ampules I have, combine them to my 10ml vial that is empty now and only use the mg I need and not waste any. But I don't think that is the most sanitary thing to do.

[fordracing19]

Tried a 25ga today. Didn't even feel it break the skin. But it took forever for 1.75ml (100mg/1ml). Going back to 23ga.

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It definitely is slower. I'm at .75 weekly of 200mg.

[KBScobravert]

I am drawing with a 20ga and injecting with a 25ga x 1 1/2"

Tried a 25ga today. Didn't even feel it break the skin. But it took forever for 1.75ml (100mg/1ml). Going back to 23ga.

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[Baron Von Crowder]

My hematocrit was 43.5 in September before starting therapy and was 46.1 last week. Hopefully it stays stable for a while.

apparently your hydration level at the time of the test can effect that number. He recommended I give blood, and to be well hydrated when I do my next test.

[BP]

has anyone had to donate blood due to high red blood cell count? Mine is a 50.6 and doc says I need to donate. Not a fan of and never donated blood before. But if I go to my next physical for work and they pick up on the red blood cell count being high, I may have to explain why and that could derail employment

My hematocrit was 43.5 in September before starting therapy and was 46.1 last week. Hopefully it stays stable for a while.

[lowfast]

3 days after pinning 150mg I'm at 850ish. 7 days later I'm at 400ish.

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That's why it is recommended to cut does in half and pin twice a week. Otherwise you get to ride the hormone roller coaster. Pinning twice a week mine is at a very consistent 825 and has been for a couple of years now, only time it has deviated was when we had to tweak my dosing because of starting HCG.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I tested at 49.2 before my first injection, so it was recommended that I go ahead and donate. Doc said some have to, some might, and some might not.

[Strychnine]

has anyone had to donate blood due to high red blood cell count? Mine is a 50.6 and doc says I need to donate. Not a fan of and never donated blood before. But if I go to my next physical for work and they pick up on the red blood cell count being high, I may have to explain why and that could derail employment

Yeah 50.6%, if I remember right, is right at the upper limit on the hematocrit (everything's lab dependent)
Normal hemoglobin level is 14 to 18 g/dL for males. Get over 18 and they'll have to do a "therapeutic" donation. I did it last week.



Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on those numbers.