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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...

Unfortunately, I suffer from the same bedtime issues as you; I sometimes tend to soften up before the deed is done. Part of the problem I think is that as you're humming along you start thinking/fearing the worst instead of focusing on the act, and then that fear creates a self-fulfilling...

Hi, thanks for the offer, but I can't take advantage of it. I recently picked up the new Hikma enanthate and the prescriptions are tightly controlled.

I for one am thankful that Madman is watching all this stuff . . .

I don't doubt for a second that what you and Gman are suggesting can make good rational sense. But it's soooo exhausting to think and contemplate about, especially for the old dogs that can't (and don't even want to) learn the new tricks. Right now I'm giving myself HUGE kudos for having cut...

Ahhh Gman, truly one of the nicest fellows on the website, always very polite. I get the impression you're a younger man (relative to my 68 at least)? You remind me of all the Youtube videos where a 25 year old films an active 75 year old bodybuilder, proudly displaying the message that "age is...

Some interesting discussion topics here (which we don't have to delve into if we don't want to . . .). I don't know how much food costs because I never buy it, or anything really, my wife does it. Once in a while I get the gist that things are very expensive - tonight I was watching TV and I...

It's enough that you know I'm over here eating 2-3 lbs of beef a day . . . Wow, you must have won the lottery! I'm still getting most of my protein from eggs . . . but I'm just a Canadian retiree where a buck buys nothing

Wow, I'd never heard of P5P, but I've spent the last hour reading about it, and am going to give it a try! Many thanks for the suggestion . . .

Yansky, I sympathize with the hand issues; it takes one to know one. Of course it could be a total coincidence that I developed the hand problems around the same time of TRT (at age 68 it's certainly possible), but it's always an uncomfortable thought. I went to see a rheumatologist of some...

Regardless of the cause, I hope you're at least enjoying the benefits of your newfound discovery!

Not sure if you're joking or not. While I'm happy for you (since I'd love such an experience in myself if I could get it), such an effect must be coincidence and/or a predisposition to a placebo effect. I would re-examine the day to see if I had done other things differently; I'm guessing that...

"I have so much to say but I'm keeping quiet as don't want to get involved as these discussions never go anywhere." Yes, I tend to agree with your statement, although my feelings vary. Very few people will objectively consider the facts and then change their predispositional beliefs. Most of...

Yes, I agree, it is unwise for somebody like me to go to failure when exercising, obviously I wouldn't do it again. And you're also correct that stretches are vital, and hated (I sure don't like them). I just finished a six week course of Glucosomine/Chondreitin/MSM that I got at Costco...

I've never had E2 measured, but by coincidence I'm having a blood test tomorrow which will include it. I'll watch for your suggestion and post results when I get them. I'm only taking 60mg/week, but might up it after the test.

Great suggestions so far, I'm going to try some of them. I've been reading more about the subject, and came across the thread where it was suggested that TRT can lead to stiffer tendons which are more prone to injury. Some members mentioned, somewhat to my shock, that they have suffered from...

Thanks everyone (thus far) for the responses. I spent some time reading entries on the net and most of them deal with the dangers to joints of having LOW T; not much on whether or how TRT may negatively affect joint health. I've always had to be careful with work and exercise; too much...

Hello everyone, I'm 68 and have been on TRT about 7 months. I tried TRT with the main aims of fighting fatigue and numerous aches and pains that I've suffered from for a long time. Mostly sore joints, sore back etc. About the time that I started TRT, my hands started hurting, and I have since...

I'm due for my next vial of enanthate in the first week of August. I'll be curious to see if the Hikma enanthate is available. I spoke with my pharmacist last week and he still didn't know anything about a generic enanthate replacement for Delatestryl. In light of the shortage, he said most...