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You could also do a calcium scan to see what level of plaque you have before starting statins. Your HDL is strong...

Have you tried any of the ACE inhibitors? I have had a good run with Lisinopril. Some people develop a tickle cough as a side.

You will find lots of opinions on this site about which assay to use, vs. calculated. It's your symptoms that matter more. Based on your info above, you should certainly consider going back on T therapy.

You need to understand your Free T levels, that is what counts. Along with E2.

I agree with Big Tex. You need a specialist to see if something is going on with your kidneys, or other systems that regulate your BP. If the meds you reference aren't working at those dosages, you are beyond supplements and "natural" methods. If those are your average levels, your stroke...

This has been known for quite a while in the running community, especially among folks who do ultras. Not sure the same reasoning applies to weightlifting and resistance type exercises.

I had all of your same issues with a 350 -400 reading and Free T down around 10-12. Going on TRT helped me immensely.

Just a quick comment on the psychological side, like you, I can get trapped in a negative thought/anxiety cycle when erections are sub-par or nonexistent. Hyper focus on the issue only makes things worse. Just keep that in mind.. If Viagra/Cialis suddenly stopped working suddenly, then yes...

Back to your original question: I have been on Test Cyp for 8 years with no side effects other than slightly shrunken testicles (doesn't bother me). It took a year of playing with dosage and amount of sticks to come up with the regimen that works for me. Which is: 40 mg ever 3 days. So...

Respectfully disagree on your comment Sammy. At least in my experience, when sensitivity is heightened it creates a much better erection. The positive stimulus leads to better blood flow and a longer erection at least for me. It is like a positive feedback loop.

With a plaque at that level, did the cardiologist suggest more advance testing like a cardiac ultrasound or angiogram? Or maybe not because you are not reporting any symptoms? A buddy of mine had a score in that range, and he was in for stents about 2 months later. Other things to look at...

I have been on TRT for 8 years. Test Cyp injections every 3 days. I would say the first year and half was challenging getting the dosage dialed in, but it has been fantastic being on cruise control the last few years. I hope I never have to go off of it. Age 55.

I definitely take a strong K2 supplement as part of my regime, as recommended by my anti aging/hormone MD

Great, another reason to hate my cold sores!

Interesting discussion. Something I certainly pay attention to. Vince, with regards to one's parents, it certainly depends on the genetics you inherit. For instance, my dad died at 44 of a heart attack. Ton of risk factors, including smoking and high stress job. My mom is in her 80's with no...

Commenting on Ozzieville above, performance anxiety may eventually drive me to try Trimix at some point. Boy it SUCKS when it rears its ugly head. Sweaty palms, red cheeks, bye bye erection. Pretty healthy EQ most of the time, but when I get in a PA rut it is hard to spin out of it...

Thanks, Nelson, for your efforts. Both Peak T and Excel Male have helped countless men like me. Not sure where I would be without the advice and knowledge I have found on these forums.

Hard to imagine 3 months of T use would damage your sperm and fertility. I would look for other causes/solutions.

How old are you now?

Holy crap that is complicated. So many things affect BP. Thanks for posting...

As mentioned, Losartan seems to be a popular choice and well tolerated. Keep us posted. Absolutely have to get the BP under control. The term "silent killer" is very apt.

I am on 30 mg Lisinopril per day. 10mg in the morning and 20mg before bed. Dosage ranges from 10 mg - 80 mg. Seems to really do the trick, along with other NO boosting supplements I take.

Agree with Excell. Saw Palmetto is supposed to drive down DHT, which is one of the more powerful hormones that controls libido.

1-2 times per week, sometimes 3. Age 55, wife 56. Both active lifestyles and both on HRT.

My own experience: after several years of trying "natural" BP control, I went on meds about 7 years ago (now age 55). I eat a client diet and am a long distance runner (and am on TRT). I have had the best luck with Lisinopril. The diuretic they started me on had lots of sides and negatively...

I use 25g as Madman suggests for my quads. Works very well, minor pain from time to time. 21g is a harpoon.

I would re-test on your own. Cheap and easy with Discounted Labs.

Congrats on your impressive results and turnaround. Diet can make such a huge difference for so many folks.

Found a fix on the Defy Medical website, and it worked perfectly. They suggested placing the vial in a sealed plastic bag and warm it up using hot water (about 100-110 degrees). I just placed the bag in the warm water for about 10 minutes, and voila, the crystals had dissolved and the clear...

Sorry to revive an old thread, but a quick question. I have a vial of test cyp that is about 30 days old (90 day supply). When I did a draw today, I noticed that the fluid was cloudy with some crystals at the bottom. I shook it up but no change. This vial has not been exposed to any extreme...

Correct. The "wake up" response includes higher cortisol levels which also increase BP. The average readings are what is important, and of course avoiding spikes.