Recent content by Tgrappler

For me it was definitely DHT. Vitamin B5 (aka pantothenic acid) works wonders. But I have to preload with up to 5g per day when it gets really bad. Then maintain with 1000 -1.5K mg and not necessarily every day. Saw palmetto is another option and it's good for prostate health. Although I'm not...

there's so much confusing and incorrect information here it's kinda absurd. Why are people trying so desperately to make someone take AI's when there is really no need for it? Maybe I am missing something here, but none of this makes any sense. Yes high E2 levels aren't great (maybe even...

E2 levels can be managed without an AI. We were discussing AI usage, not E2 levels. In the same article that was linked above, there are some valuable things that weren't quoted: "There are scientific studies that demonstrate estrogen’s potential beneficial effects to a man’s vascular system...

Sorry, but I am not willing to engage in this pointless argument. Obviously you are not willing to have a civil conversation, if you are comparing water toxicity to that of an anticancer medication. OP's E2 levels are completely within range, perhaps even a bit on the lower side. The study...

First, let's consider the half-life of Anastrazole. It's about 4-5 days. Which means that after 5 days only 50% of the substance is cleared from your body. He's taking 0.5mg on Friday. By Sunday he's stacking another 0.5mg on top of whatever amount hasn't been eliminated yet. So roughly speaking...

Please stop the AI and see what happens. You're in a good range right now... Your T:E2 ratio is about 2%, which is solid. Here's the thing, if you see that your E2 is climbing you can always take the AI to deal with it. But don't take it based on any number. Take it only if you feel...

Good decision, IMHO. As far as DIM goes 200mg should be fine. It's not an estrogen inhibitor, but may help with conversion issues. I'd say there is no need to increase the dosage. As matter of fact consider this podcast/blog. It's pretty good. Episode 59 - don't be a DIM wit! — ATP Science...

8.5 is really, really low. The level of anxiety and panic you describe is quite similar to what I've experienced as well. Please don't listen to anyone who says "it's in your head". No, no and no. It is definitely a reaction to an AI not to mention pretty low E2 to begin with will make you...

I would strongly advise against Anastrozole/AI, especially at such a high dosage. 41 E2 is not that high, there is absolutely no need for an AI here. I don't know why people are so obsessed about any specific number. I believe (and have proven to myself through painful trial and error) that...

It's not just about a specific E2 number and I hope that people realize what kind of an effect a very strong medication like Anastrozole can have on one's system. It's bizarre to me that someone thinks there are no other side-effects to this drug. People can have serious problems from Aspirin...

I've been on TRT for about a year and it's been pretty much a horrible experience. The only time I felt decent was when I first started to use the T-cream. I ran out and crashed pretty hard, for whatever reason the doc and pharmacy messed up my order and I couldn't get the medication for about 2...

I'm just really grateful for all the information provided here. If there's anything to say is that TRT must include E2 management strategies and not just a prescription for an AI. From personal experience I can assure anyone that crashed estradiol levels are one of the worst things you can...

I don't get it. You are not on TRT right now? But have been taking AI? Even if you were on TRT in the past, you should still be on it. Your symptoms might be caused by other things, but you didn't provide the numbers. Also on your E2 what is the actual number from the recent test? And what is...

I'm going to add that it's not permanent. However for me it took more than two months to recover. Maybe I got better physically even sooner, but debilitating depression and anxiety were so severe that I could not come back mentally for a while. I've done everything from hypnotherapy to yoga to...

I know exactly what you mean. My protocol and estradiol crash were so messed up... For two months I was losing my mind, barely able to function. I literally forgot what it feels like to be "normal"... I feel like this was one of the most mentally draining events in my life. I guess in a way it...