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  1. FOX1

    In which muscle to inject?

    I am sure your Doctor should talk you through step by step, I take you are going on TRT via your doctors advice?
  2. FOX1

    32yo want to quit nebido

    My trough testosterone level is 18nmol/L (8.0 - 27.4), my peak level is high at the moment and looking to adjust, lower off, all my other bloods are good, very good, the only thing on the high side is Creatinine although still within limits, I believe this may be due to me taking Creatine for...
  3. FOX1

    32yo want to quit nebido

    Have you ever considered Gels? I have been on Testogel 2 years +, no troughs & peaks like injections give you and a more natural boost similar to what your body intended as you put on first thing in morning and this wears off gradually through out day same as it would if you were not on TRT. No...
  4. FOX1

    New here in UK

    you should have opted for the Home Visit Nurse @ £39 she might be a stunner :):)
  5. FOX1

    New here in UK

    £119 is definitely value for money, I paid £295 for bloods via spire Murrayfield hospital and less than half the tests of which are presented here, might use this in future for checks outwith NHS
  6. FOX1

    gel vs injections ( pros / cons ) feelings and experiences wanted , over shots :(

    @ Dragonbits cant quote for injections as I have not been on them as of yet; with Gel, on initial starting I had various bloods taken prior to starting, once started had bloods taken Every Month for first 3 months to ensure correct dosage and then regular every 3 months for first year. If 3...
  7. FOX1

    New here in UK

    LOL; "Sleep Problems" Yes I had sleep problems, prior to TRT I worked 2 weeks of nights on oilrigs, I was also part of Emergency response, so once shift finished and off to bed, you would be awakened by GPA (general platform alarm), have to get up, muster, put on fire team clothing and go check...
  8. FOX1

    What time is best for blood test when on TestoGel

    @ Vince Where did you get this information Vince? Over the past 2 years on Gel, I have had 3 urologists and various doctors all with their own theories on when blood should be taken, one said exactly 6 hours after application, another said 4 hours after application and my own doctor backing up...
  9. FOX1

    What time is best for blood test when on TestoGel

    . @ Madman apologies, I should have posted that I am on 101.25 mg of testogel per day, this is 5 pumps from the New "Besins" Testogel dispensing bottle rather than 2 x sachets (100mg). one pump from dispensing bottle is 1.25grams / 20.25mg of testosterone. I would dispense this onto clean foil...
  10. FOX1

    What time is best for blood test when on TestoGel

    Many people have different views on when blood should be taken whilst on Testogel TRT . Due to this I wrote direct to the manufacturer of Besins Testogel and asked their desired procedures for testing bloods whilst on Testogel. They prefer a trough test . Here is their reply; I am writing in...
  11. FOX1

    New here in UK

    No, You must be referred. my total testosterone was 14nmol/L prior to starting TRT, but my free & bio testosterone was extremely low which was causing osteopenia
  12. FOX1

    New here in UK

    @ Mav go back to your doctor, request a 2nd opinion from a Urological Surgeon, a private consultation will cost you around £100 - £150 research the best Urologist you can find, you will find a list of them on your local spire hospital list
  13. FOX1

    What caused you to need TRT?

    What Caused Me to Need TRT at the age of 50 years, I had an accident where I broke my neck (C6). During recovery I was on MST (Morphine) for pain and the pain clinic decided to change my medication over to OXY, within 2 days of changing medication I took a turn, which caused a fall and guess...
  14. FOX1

    Psa help...

    YOUR MAIL BOX: I cannot reply, due to this message; Giovanni73 has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space.
  15. FOX1

    Psa help...

    Prior to starting TRT, my PSA was 1.2, within 3 months it rose to 1.7 and my doctor was concerned, my urologist carried out an internal examination and said all was fine but just to ensure, I also had an MRI scan, this also came out clear. Within a further 3 months, my PSA had dropped back down...
  16. FOX1

    Pre / post TRT bloods

    nope, I suspect you have false readings Test - 520 (7.6-31) Free 18.6 (0.3-1) your only on 2 squirts of Testogel per day= 40.5mg and remember only a fraction of that is absorbed, whats your doctor saying about these readings or has someone converted !!! 520 ng/dl = 18 nmol/L which would be...
  17. FOX1

    Pre / post TRT bloods

    Lukeg I take it (presume) you are using the new Besins Testogel 16.2mg/g gel and daily prescribed dosage of 2 pump depressions which will give you 40.5 mg testosterone "application"? Most in UK were on 2 sachets per day (100mg) which if using the plastic pump bottle is actually 5 depressions...
  18. FOX1

    Advice please; considering changing from Gel to Injections

    I have been on Testogel for 2 years now and it seems to have worked well, but now in the UK there are Supply problems with this brand and due to this I was considering changing over to injections. . My consultant Urological Surgeon has in the past suggested and offered 3 monthly injections...
  19. FOX1

    No Conlusive Evidence TRT Increases Strength

    Add myself to the list also; I am 53 years old, been on TRT for 2 years now and body strength has increased greatly in all aspects of working out with free weights as well as machines
  20. FOX1

    Article: How to Increase Muscle Pump /Strength at the Gym

    Appreciated your post on nitric oxide stack, I followed it and at the age of 53, the pumps I am getting at gym are first class I never thought I could gain muscle the way I am at this age
  21. FOX1

    International travel with TRT meds

    I always carry a double dose just for that reason, A full unopened box of Testogel in checked in luggage and same in my carry-on, I always travel to USA and so far no problem
  22. FOX1

    Bicep Pump advice

    I was finishing off with arms, working back or chest first, suspect chest or back workout was also working biceps, but still get a huge bicep pump when working triceps?
  23. FOX1

    Bicep Pump advice

    Thing is Vince, when I work my biceps I dont get the pump in triceps, but no matter when I work out my triceps I always get a bicep pump, not sure why, that's why ive started working out triceps & biceps on separate days
  24. FOX1

    Bicep Pump advice

    I need some advice here; at the gym I was working both my biceps and triceps on same day . I would kick of with triceps, which involved; 3 sets - pressdown on lat machine 3 sets - parallel bar dips 3 sets - bent over lat machine extensions 3 sets - bent over dumbbell kick backs . now; before...
  25. FOX1

    Long-term TRT with no HCG - Experiences?

    I will have been on TRT for 2 years come April 2018, all is going well and 4 times a week minimum at the gym with vast improvements. I do have testicle shrinkage but they still hang fine in warm weather, I am in UK (Scotland) so no option of HCG The main thing is, my health is good, energy is...
  26. FOX1

    psa increase by 2.5 x in my 12 months on TRT...should I freak out ?

    My PSA has always been around 1.1 - 1.3 before TRT, when I first started TRT it want up to 3.1, then dropped back down to 1.1 and remains 1.1
  27. FOX1

    More magnesium, more free testosterone

    What daily dosage do you recommend?
  28. FOX1

    More magnesium, more free testosterone

    can anyone advise which Magnesium supplement is best, I will probably buy via Amazon, is tablet or liquid form better or both same for absorbsion
  29. FOX1

    Happy New Year!!!

    Happy New Year to all. 1pm in Scotland and -5* outside
  30. FOX1

    Compounded T Cream - Apply to the Thigh?

    never apply a cream to your scrotum unless it is a cream specifically made for this area
  31. FOX1

    Compounded T Cream - Apply to the Thigh?

    I use 2 sachets of Testo Gel per day, this is totally dry within 2 mins of application, the instructions advise to use on slouders, arms and abdomen. . I fully shave the body parts I apply Testo gel to, I apply one sachet to spoulders & upper arms then the other sachet to upper thighs These...
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