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Prefilled testosterone syringes: rubber plunger bloating!
Been back-filling Easy-Touch insulin syringes for a year now. Just looked at the ones I have racked up (I do 7-8 at a time) and as I inject EOD some are 2wks old before I use them up. Don't see any swelling comparing a empty syringe.- lukdiver
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Back-filling syringes.
I've been 'back-filling' syringes for my T shots as I like the virgin needle. I'm using the Easy-Touch 1/2cc 27ga 1/2" and they're pretty sharp but found them duller after poking the rubber septum. Yah I'm a sissy. I have a wooden block I've drilled with holes and go into mass production and...- lukdiver
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Injecting cypionate sub-q
Its been mentioned before but I've been back-filling insulin syringes. Made up a wooden block to hold the barrels and plungers. Neither is touched so maintains cleanliness IMO. Because there is a chance for seepage out of needle I fill each syringe and reassemble in order and park filling...- lukdiver
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Is a one inch needle too much?
Just a sissy I guess as I have a mild phobia of needles and find the 'back-filled' needles much sharper compared to the HCG ones I fill the regular way. Just seems easier filling 2-weeks worth and having them waiting in a plastic-carrying case. My twin brother is bigtime scared of needles and...- lukdiver
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Is a one inch needle too much?
I'm EOD and back-fill 27gax1/2" Easy-Touch syringes. Near painless and many thanks to the suggestion to try these syringes. Near painless sub-Q. I back-fill in a assembly line fashion as suggested here.- lukdiver
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Can apple cider vinegar help with weight loss?
Before I started with Defy I decided to get serious with losing weight to maximize TRT. Went to intermittent fasting (20 and 4) and lost 20 pounds over next 3 months. Just use ACV thru morning to cut hunger pangs and have lunch 2-3pm. Dosing is just a tablespoon in a quart of water. Pretty...- lukdiver
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
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90day bloodwork w/Defy-tweaks?
I'll drop a line to Defy but at this time I'm just going with A.I. 2x a week and see if I notice any improvement of small symptoms I've noticed. Yes I understand the 'concern' most of the guys here on Excel Male have on A.I.'s. Much agree with Coastwatchers assessment of Christie and found her...- lukdiver
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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90day bloodwork w/Defy-tweaks?
Consult went well, proactively me switching DHEA to EOD was what nurse Christie ordered. Going A.I. (anastrozole .125mg) 2x a week. I just can't see injecting T everyday at this time. Some symptoms of the the high estrogen but only one I've noticed is nocturnal wood less pronounced and nothing I...- lukdiver
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Waiting on 90 day labs...new to forum
I just did the same and plan on 2+week wait (depending on tests). Then IF no results contact LabCorp (you'll get a ticket and I never heard back from them) but that didn't help and got Defy to shake their tree. Worked for me. Bob- lukdiver
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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90day bloodwork w/Defy-tweaks?
Yes on phlebotomy but I read on someone's post here that their doctor wouldn't honor a out-of-state script? I'll cover it during the consult and see if I run it by my Kaiser doctor. Dr. Calkins in initial consult commented that living at 1000'-elevation it might explain my initial 49.2 number...- lukdiver
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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90day bloodwork w/Defy-tweaks?
Thanks. No issues yet as far as noticeable estrogen symptoms. Already went EOD and happy with that and not really looking forward to every-day. Been back-filling test syringes(27ga) and find it's nearly painless as far as puncture is concerned. Can't say the same for HCG and thinking about...- lukdiver
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90day bloodwork w/Defy-tweaks?
Hi: Posted on Blood Test Discussion page (https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?15109-90day-bloodwork-w-Defy-tweaks ) and posting here to get feedback on possible questions for the Defy nurse Christie June 29. My history prior to Defy I covered in a Intro posting...- lukdiver
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90day bloodwork w/Defy-tweaks?
Have to research why IGF-1 is high. Hopefully it's something simple like I've been intermittent (20/4) fasting last 4? months and lost 20-pounds. One effect of the fasting is that the IGF-1 is spiked longer each day? Didn't have IGF-1 tested with initial labs with Defy, then again don't think...- lukdiver
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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90day bloodwork w/Defy-tweaks?
Thanks for reply. Yah getting old ain't for sissy's. Dr. Saya spoke to me about Anastrozol? at .125mg as being a possibility. Like the way Defy starts slow & low. No regrets working with professionals (DEFY) as my 3 months with a young doctor thru Obama Care (who was ok) made my present doctor...- lukdiver
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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90day bloodwork w/Defy-tweaks?
Hi: Posted an intro (https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?13554-New-Guy-Intro ) 3months ago and just got 90-day blood workup and asking anyone to way in on suggestions for questions when I talk to NP Christie at Defy on the 29th. MEDS: 30mg test cyp every 2 days/500 iu HCG every 3.5...- lukdiver
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