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John, I think you are getting good advance. As you age, the booze filled after the bars close sex adventures don't work so well. No different than most of us. You have several things that are working against you (or anyone). Your getting older, married for 25 years, porn use, drinking, up...

Thanks for the explanation. That is helpful.

Do you think HCL should be in the graveyard or the undecided column. I consider you the expert so I ask, what is the basis for saying it should not be used? Cost? or some study that shows it is not effective. The only study I located was out of Brazil (the hot bed of medical and scientific...

Depends on the person and age. I spend about 10 minutes of cardio on a machine that works upper and lower body and I stretch during this time also, Then I stretch shoulders / chest with a bar and other stretches. Then start light. I estimate I start my lifts with 1/2 of my max weight during...

Good advice. Cut out the porn (several weeks - no viewing at all) and booze. I have had success with taking 5 mg of Cialis on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and then 25 or 50 of V (could not tell a difference) about an hour before sex on the weekend. Interestingly, Sunday was also great having...

Thank you for posting.

Do you recall anything different about this injection? Was your muscle relaxed of flexed? I am a thigh injector but don't have any issues. Like Nelson showed in his slide, I use a 1/2" 28 guage needle. I think that if you hit a nerve you would know it - they are not shy.

It's always someone else's fault. Not much of a defense. He is in trouble because of the 'minor/child' and 'trafficking' aspects, neither of which relate to TRT.

That is a good point. I can't fault a doctor for not knowing everything or having different view, but they should be willing to look at other options and update their thoughts when improvements are available.

Agreed Dave B. I have rosacea and it is really good right now, but was bad in the past. Based on my search there are many different causes. I now just consider rosacea to mean red face because it can be caused by so many different things and everyone is different. I avoid food triggers. The...

Thanks Vince !!

Cannabis plant are divided into two broad groups: Sativa and Indica (there is also hybrid stains which mix the two varieties). Sativa is associated with increase a 'head effects ' while indica is associated with a body effects. For stress/anxiety reduction, pain relief, and sleep, a pure...

This is one of those headlines that are all too common that make it hard for readers to know the truth and what is really occuring. I will go so far as to say it is misleading. For this study that I read (the source): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3045206/ The facts are...

I should probably know this and the difference are probably insignificant but I will ask anyway. It is not so much a math question as much as how to do I split it up or does it even matter. Right now I inject every 3 days - 40 mg per shot, weekly total of ~93 mg per week. I want to change...

Notwithstanding the cost, has anyone seen any study that show creatine HCL is less effective. I have read it is not worth the upcharge, but never read it is not as effective. Many drugs are formulated with or combined as HCL without detrimental effect. The monohydrate can be hard on the...

In late 2016 it was cottonseed oil.

Same - I use creatine HCL - dissolves better in water and you can use less - cost more, but it is nominal. I also take with other supplements, including B-alanine. To the op, I am noticing gains in the gym but can't say it is due to creatine. There are many factors that may go into...

Welcome to the forum. What are your goals from TRT? Mostly libido and ED issues? Are you exercising and/or eating differently? What is your total T dose per week (should be in millgrams - mg)? Others on here know far more that me and will be able to provide more input and ask better...

Everyone is different. What works for you might not work for others. Some foods make me feel terrible but others eat the same foods and have no issues. It is good to try different things and see what suits your body best. I think we all agree that fast food, processed food, and sugar are...

Chasing a feeling can be just as tricky as chasing a number. There are lots of drugs that I can take that will make me feel great and the more I take the better I will feel, but it is not healthy long term and would put my body outside of healthy ranges.

I am lactose intolerant but wanted to supplement with whey protein. As a head ups (in case you did not know like me) there are several types of whey protein powder that are lactose free. I have been using ISOPURE (no flavor) without any stomach issues. There is also ISO100 but I have not...

As the title says, I think I am making some progress. It is nice to be going the other way after years of slow decline pre TRT and after I got some health issues sorted. I have increased my military press, bench row, and bench press (all dumbbell) by at least 10 lbs each. And, I compared an...

I am on T only, but not long term - coming up on two years I think. Having taken only T I don't know any different, other then before TRT. No plans for more kids. I would be interested in seeing any studies that shows being on T only is is not detrimental long term. Seems an unstudied area...

Similar to what my insurance company required for coverage - several tests below 300. They just don't want to pay, even though it is GP doctor recommened, I feel better, and all my other stats are better. But, Dr. go buy this stuff so they are following their rules and I would liability...

Adding to this thread on Tadalafil (Cialis), has anyone found or can they find any studies that show the risks associated with long term use or short term use. I found this study which did not find any major risks. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15036680 There were no clinically...

I thought tadalafil caused you issues? I was taking 5 per too but split it into 2.5 morning and night - it reduced the side effects - I am taking a break though to research side effects and long term risk. I like it, but keep wondering about long term risks, as I do with any drug (chemical).

You can have my bread when you pry it from my cold dead hands . . . I grew up in the west. We had three things with every meal - bread, potatoes, and meat - in every combination.

Good post Dave. One comment I want to make, and it is open for correction, is that from reading and talking to others, IMO heart disease is a bit miss leading. The real issues is cardovacular (veins, artery) health. Namely, stopping plaque build up and maintain flexibility (no cracking) of...

Thanks Dave and Madman. So much complex info. I am still learning about glycemic index. No idea potato types differ. In my post work out drink, in addition to protein, I add fruit for simple carbs and oats for complex carbs. The oats get blended down to the size of large sand grains size or...

Great info. Thanks for posting.

Ferritin varies from 20 to 50. I am not an expert, but I was told that it is about 30 due to iron, but if you are on TRT and depending on your situation, it can drop more due to the TRT reducing inflamation, and ferritin also being affected by inflammation. That is what I experienced and was...