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I was 41 when I started getting pain when I bent over, which would resolve when I stood up after about a minute or so. I dismissed the doctor when he said it sounds like angina. I was fit, never smoked or drank, no steroids, no history in the family. But it didn't subside, so I had the...

I'm 68, had some severe heart disease at a younger age, blood profile was terrible, had a heart bypass at 56. I've been through the whole statin merry-go-round. I experimented a lot. Lots of side effects and nothing seemed to address all my blood factors. In addition I had a very high Lp(a)...

Okay friends, in addition to eating a little bit more meat in my diet, I've made some other small but significant changes that should add some good protein . . . 1. Instead of 2 scrambled eggs for breakfast, I'm now eating 4 eggs (+13gm protein for the extra 2 eggs). I've also added 2 small...

Wow, starting to feel like I missed the memo and, in fact, grew up on another planet . . . clearly, CLEARLY, I have to take things up several notches in my diet plans. Typically, I would think that if you eat this much you gain weight; you're saying it's just the opposite. A lot to consider -...

Interesting Funkman - took me a while to decipher the code. I buy the Kirkland organic eggs too; you eat two of them, check. Then you eat 5 quarter lb beef patties (just the meat I presume); but I could eat 1/2 or 3/4lb ground beef, that would work. Then for dinner you eat the rib-eye steak...

Hello Madman, as usual I'm blown away with the excellent detail when you respond to my questions, many thanks. I would try to obtain most of your protein from dietary sources such as beef, chicken, tuna, salmon, whole eggs, milk and greek yogurt which would be an easy way to get enough protein...

Hi everyone, got a practical question, not directly addressed elsewhere. I'm 68, and have been on TE since April 6 this year, currently taking 84mg/week. I'm pleased - the waist has tightened and the shoulders and arms are bulking up. Of course I want to help it along. I'm 6'3, 235lbs and...

Well, trimix will be coming my way soon too. I'm 68; the viagra works but it's kind of a 70 percenter (to quote SamtheMan) and that's not enough to get the job done right - it worked out badly a while ago so I'm hesitant to try it again. I would start out with something really low, like 5...

"Here we go again LOL!" Well I agree with the sentiment (except the LOL part . . .) I mean honestly, what's with these guys? First Delatestryl, now Hikma's generic enanthate? It's not as if there's difficulty sourcing the raw materials, I understand T is synthesized from common plant...

Hello everybody, thanks for your many wise suggestions, I learned a lot about blood pressure. In this case Seagal and Sammy were correct; rather than trust my measurements at the doctor, which consistently showed about 144/80, it was suggested that I buy a portable monitor, which I did. After...

Sammy, thanks for the pointers. I've ordered one of the home monitors from Amazon (a "Lookee" with an arm cuff) and I'm eager to try it in a relaxed atmosphere. I'm sure I've got some of that "white coat effect" - I'll make sure to report my results.

Belekas, thanks for the detailed response. Yes, it would seem that there is more, perhaps much more, to rising BP than just the belief that elevated HC and HGB results in thicker, harder to push blood. What could it be? I, in fact, had traditionally low blood pressure; I recall 95/55 when I...

Madman, an excellent write-up as always, thanks. Yes, it's easier for the layperson to comprehend the simple notion that blood is "thicker" and therefore harder to pump through the body, thus causing an elevation in BP. It seems there is always more to it than meets the eye. Today is exactly...

I've had to go to the doctor a few times, for different issues, the last while - they always test your blood. I've been surprised by the higher figure. I also tested myself at the pharmacy yesterday, same kind of reading. But I'm curious as to what the result might be when I test myself in...

I looked at the wrist monitors, $30-40, not a lot of money. Do they work OK? Do you find yours as accurate as conventional medical equipment? I'm looking at the whole situation closer now. I DO drink a lot of coffee, and I DON'T drink a lot of water. I've also been reading that circumin...

Well, it's a bummer topic, but I have to deal with it. Monitoring it on a daily basis and then averaging is a good idea. Do you use a home kit of some sort to take your blood pressure? If so, when would be the best times of the day to do so?

I have searched the forum but haven't found a lot of information, or concern, for the high blood pressure that can result from the thicker blood that higher hct and hemoglobin can give to you. I've been on Trt for about 6 months now (currently 84 mg/week) and my hct and hemo are climbing; I...

I'm sympathetic to your issue. I started TE 8 months ago or so; I inject twice a week for a total of 84mg/week, not a big dose. Nevertheless I suspect from past blood tests that I'll be pushing HCT this time, will probably hit 53 or even 54. I'm surprised (maybe I shouldn't be) that my blood...

My Delatestryl runs out at the end of the month; I already have the new Hikma generic. I'm curious as to whether I'll notice any difference . . . probably not. I wonder, as a generic, if there's any reason it wouldn't be the same "quality" as the brand name?

Systemlord, I've been on the board since starting my TRT journey (about 9 months) and you've always been there and very helpful with your many answers, a sincere thanks. I'm curious, how long have you been on TRT and how old are you? I'll be interested in your experience since I'm not...

This makes good sense. I imagine that any first time injectors could approach with a timid streak and that, combined with a shorter needle, could miss the mark. Does the corpus cavernosum give some resistance when encountered; can you feel it push through that barrier? I think I'll try a 3/8"...

All that I know about this subject is what I've read, no real life experience. But the guys say the .15 that you injected is a significant dose; since you felt nothing it's more likely that you missed the target, and rather than inject a bigger dose I'd probably stick with the .15 (or even...

You know what? 5/16" or 3/8" makes intuitive sense to me, I don't know why they often suggest 1/2", which seems like it could go too deep to me (unless you have a bull dick . . .). I've heard you should massage some before injecting to get some extra size to accommodate the needle? True? Or...

RickB, I was rooting for you when reading this thread, I'm glad you gave it a try. Can I ask how old you are? I'm 68 and basically in the same boat as you; the viagra works OK (I guess), but the stars still have to align to have a successful outcome. I haven't tried or ordered any...

I get sick and tired of all this protein talk and the suggestion that you ain't sh-t unless you're absorbing "1 gm of protein for every pound of your body weight . . .". I remember watching an interview with Muhammed Ali, arguably the greatest athlete of all time. At the time of the interview...

No way would I screw with TRT if I had those numbers. I take it because it affords me a net benefit, but honestly, the upside better be pretty strong to compensate for shrunken nuts and likely sterility. Keep your body clean and figure something else out.

Madman is the absolute authority on this. However I have some limited experience since I started with the gel, stayed on it for about 4 months and then switched to enanthate injections. The gel didn't absorb properly with me; the injections did. It may be that HCT may not rise as much on gel...

I noticed a not-so-subtle distinction in locker room talk as I aged. Before, when younger, it was all about penis size. Then, say from the age of 55 on, the focus shifted to "who can get it up, and who can't . . .". Suddenly, the smaller guy realized how lucky he was if he could still get hard...

I started Test E 4 months ago; don't worry about the water weight, it won't last long. In my case it was gone in a couple months. Systemlord is correct when he says smaller doses injected more frequently could help. I like to inject in the morning, so rather than inject twice a week in...