Recent content by Fortunate

Sorry for the late reply. For some reason, I went a long period of time without getting notifications from this forum. I never quite nailed down an exact reason, but I’m fairly confident it’s related to the modality (injecting versus applying cream) because I’ve had sky high numbers on cream...

@Willyt, this is a bit of a late and random response to your comment, but I have also noted a little mini anxiety episodes in a similar setting. I think I noticed it with Natesto and I think I may also notice it with cream. My theory has always been that i’m “bottomed out“ in terms of my overall...

The only variable I’ve seen data on is telmisartan. I think all ARB’s likely reduce h/h. Anecdotally, I’ve seen my ferritin increase significantly just by using Natesto for a week. I’m looking for a volunteer to verify my experiment if you are interested!

@FDV70, I have read your write up a few times, and I think I understand it reasonably well. I have tried the protocol a few times without impressive results, but I am definitely willing to try it again. Meanwhile, do you think it’s possible to stimulate the iron sensing mechanism in the gut...

These are all good points. I think my trouble with cream is that it has been incredibly difficult to control. Depending on application site, I get outrageous levels. If I switch off scrotal application, I am hypogonadal. It has been very difficult for me to find a happy medium, even while...

I frequently read comments stating that one of the benefits of transdermal is that it's less likely to push up HCT. Definitely not the case for me. I have more trouble with HCT using cream than anything else. I sometimes wonder what the most important variable is: rapid swings in levels vs...

Thanks, @Vince. The last reference is my post. I’ll look at the other two.

TLDR: I am experiencing wild mood swings and I think it's related to using compounded cream. Can you help me work through it?? I have not posted in a while, so to make up for lost time, I'll give you some diarrhea of the mouth (or keyboard). I'd love to hear some opinions on mood swings. I...

I do believe anastrozole has improved my mood on more than one occasion. I am about to start a thread on mood swings, since I don't see one dedicated specifically to this.

@engineer, if you are still around (I'm not here much these days), did you ever look at ferritin levels? I battled fatigue for 1.5 to 2 years. Went down some massive rabbit holes. I had a number of theories on what caused it. I am still not 100% sure, but I seem to be pulling out of it. One of...

@Nelson Vergel, your thoughts are much appreciated. I have actually considered the caffeine theory. It is possible that I am chronically fatigued, but get a temporary boost via caffeine in the morning and when it wears off, I get the fatigue. But, I have never had this crushing fatigue like...

Has anyone been able to determine if their ferritin levels fluctuate during the day? I ask because I have been chasing a group of symptoms for about a 1.5 years and low ferritin is the best explanation. But, most days I have the symptoms specifically between around 11 AM and 3-4 PM. Before and...

Oh, I am on the goo alright. Restarted a few days ago. So far, feel ok. Just gotta play the long game and remember how crappy non-anemic iron deficiency feels... Typically, when I use cream, it's scrotal. I suspect that the peaks are a crap ton higher than if if I apply to the arms. I have some...

Yes. I have been having lots of issues with this. Had to donate recently because hematocrit was 55.3. To make matters worse, my ferritin is suppressed, and I have severe symptoms from that. Trying to treat it with iron worsens the hematocrit problem. The Vorck protocol did not provide any...

I know you weren't asking me, but I tried it x5 days and saw no benefit and no change in ferritin. I was fairly diligent with timing, but not perfect. Probably biggest criticism would be not timing perfect around food intake.