Recent content by MidwestNomad

My protocol is 80mg Test C twice per week. 500iu of HCG twice per week on injection days. I have Adex on hand, but figure if I’m not showing major sides then I can wait. When the doctor reviews them at 90 days then they will see if I need one. I figure it’ll be easier to get dialed in. I...

Long story short, I’ve only been on for 6 weeks and feel great mentally. Pre-TRT I didn’t workout for 6 months due to depression and no motivation. I’ve never gone that long without working out. I’m naturally skinny, but turned into a skinny fat over that period. I started TRT on December 12...

Dr Crisler, do you think it is wise to start patients on TRT without using an AI until bloods are seen, instead of using it right off the bat and possibly crashing E2? Which method do you believe gets a person dialed in faster? I am prescribed 80mg Test C 2x per week with 500iu 2x a week of...

Funny thing is, I bought some b12 injectables and my first shot was 5 days ago (never done it in the past). 1,000mcg is what I administered. Could it be the b12 tapering off? Maybe I should split the dose and do every 3 or 4 days. I’ve thought about high E2 levels too. Before TRT and a failed...

Hey all, I just started TRT and yesterday would mark my third day injecting Test Cyp 80mg e3.5d. It’s the second time since I’ve started my protocol that my fingers have been tingling/slightly numb. I’ve know that TRT rises hemocrit levels, and mine were at 43.1 prior to a 3 month Clomid...

I just started TRT with Defy and I’m on my third injection. I am due for follow-up labs in 3 months, however, I am not taking my AI yet. I was prescribed .125 of Ameridex to be taken e3.5d or as needed when sides arise. My fear is crashed estrogen. I am going to wait until 6 weeks to get my own...

Hey guys, quick update. I pinned into my shoulder yesterday and there was NO pain. A LITTLE bit of soreness waking up but nothing compared to when I pinned stomach. No hard limp of oil felt, not hot, nothing. Funny because I hear people have issues with shoulders. I’m a skinny guy and injected...

Interesting. Initially I was considering rotating between delts and ventrogluteal, however, I thought if I injected half of my shots IM (shoulder) and half subq thaen it would cause issues. The ventrogluteal is such a small area to inject in to. I’ll either try that or the shoulders next time...

Hey all, New to TRT and had my first pin on Wednesday night. 40iu test C in the abdomen. Everything was fine. Today (3.5d later), I inject on the other side of my abdomen. I was feeling my stomach to see where my initial injection was though, which I found because it was harder than all the...

Good news! You all were right :cool: I pinned HCG son the left side of my stomach and the Test on the right side. NO pain, injected slowly (10 seconds per unit) and NO lumps. Not sure where I’ll do my next injection though, thinking of just rotating sites on my stomach..doesn’t matter really...

I appreciate the response..maybe I’ve been reading too much about the negative sides of things. I’ll educate myself further though and search through the forums. Thanks.

I’m a low SHBG guy with 22% bodyfat (skinny fat)..SHBG is 23. I’ve heard SHBG guys need more frequent injections. If that’s true, then wouldn’t SubQ be better for them as I’ve heard the Test levels are more stable? I have 27 gauge 1/2” needles for injection. Originally I wanted to inject SubQ...

I’m not sure if this will make a difference, but my E2 level of 30 is after a failed Clomid restart for 3 months. Prior to the Clomid protocol my numbers were as follows: Testosterone: 279 Free Test: 10 E2: 10 SHBG: 23.6 (didn’t change) My LH didn’t move at all and stayed the same at 6.4 What...

Thanks everyone! I’ll hold off on AI until blood-work is done at 6weeks showing T/E2 levels! Also, my SHBG level is at 23.7, which is kind of on the low side of the scale. Hopefully I don’t convert too much T!

I’ve been reading all the posts about members crashing their E2 and it horrified me. My E2 levels are currently at 30 and Total Test at 450, however, my skin is on the drier side and my joints feel creaky. I know 30 for E2 is supposed to be in the upper range though. My TRT regiment will be...