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I have been on TRT for 12 years and have battled insomnia with all sorts of drugs. my initial protocol was 100 mg test cap per week. This yielded test levels in the 1200 -1300 range with an above average free test level. My E2 always hung out in the 38 - 40 range unless I took Arimidex. I...

Have you had your thyroid tested? TSH, T4, T3 and free T3?

Have you had a sleep study and tested for sleep apnea? From what you describe, you may have OSA.

You might want to address your mental state and depression with an anti-depressant . Did you discuss this with your doc?

I agree with the response from Gladiator! I was just at my docs who is very knowledgeable about hormone therapy. he said he won't prescribe any AI's if E2 is under 60 or if gyno symptoms are present.

Yes!

Right in. You can reference Virgil's video on shoulder injections on excel male. It's very easy! Visit the Video section and you should find it. Good luck!

If your doc won't allow you to do so; change doctors!

Yes, if you get the testosterone from a pharmacy just inject sub-q with a 31 gauge needle. I use my shoulders and alternate. No pain and you can easily see what you are doing compared to the butt jab with those long needles!

If you take an aromatase inhibitor to block estrogen, that can cause sore joints.

3weeks in is a bit early. I always waited at least 6 - 8 weeks for re-testing. I had the same problem for years and still contend with the issue somewhat. The biggest improvements in my sleep were due to dosage reductions. I started TRT 11 years ago with 100mg/wk of Test. That dosage puts...