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Do you actually need an AI? I got horrible joint issues on 6.25 x 2 a week aromasin. In my experience that dose barely lowered my E2 measurements but gave me a lot of joint symptoms. I couldn't believe how night and day it was when I stopped taking it.

Hey Guys I'm looking for some advice on training. I'm 32 and I've been going to the gym for the last 10-15 years, although not always very consistently. I feel like I've made very minimal progress in this time at all. I've always been skinny but had a high body fat percentage and store fat...

Hi Timk interesting. I was on a very low dose of aromasin, but went off it 6 months ago and feel much better.

Ratbag thanks for the reply. Can you expand on the FT3, what is the optimal range? Is there anything I should look into further? Sensitive E2 test isn't available in most of the world unfortunately. I currently dose twice per week. Couldn't see myself doing it any more often to be honest, it's...

Update: Looking back at this post now I must have been pretty stressed and anxious when I wrote it, been feeling much better about most of it lately. Biggest issues from TRT currently are body acne and skin issues. I have attached some recent bloodwork. I inject Test / HCG twice a week. Labs...

I tried most OTC remedies listed in the threads here, nothing really had any affect on body acne at all. Selsun blue/gold shampoo, Nizoral, Vitamin D etc. I tried acne.org regimen too but it just irritated my skin further. Cutting out milk/gluten and generally eating healthy. I didn't go far as...

I've been on TRT for 12 months and slowly but surely noticing more side effects over the last few months. I'm unsure if they are all from TRT or I am just more aware of them. Currently on 62.5mg Test E and 300mcg Hcg x 2 per week. (125mg Test E + 600mcg HCG total per week) Now one or two of...

Yes I gather Dr's love their long harpoons for IM injections :) Good news, I took some prednisolone and Ibuprofen last night and thankfully I've woken up today and the lump is 75% gone along with most of the pain /redness. It's still a little sensitive but I probably wouldn't notice it if it...

@feeelinglost I have been injecting at about 45 degrees

Went to the Doc, she wasn't 100% sure but said it looks like cellulitis and gave me some prednisolone to stop the inflammation and advised to come back and start a course of antibiotics in a few days if it gets worse. She wasn't sure but thought it could possibly be from using a short needle...

I have a small, half-golf ball sized lump that just appeared on my outer glute 3 days after an injection. It's about 1/2 inch below the injection site, but not directly over it. The area is warm to touch and slightly red. It's sore to touch or sore if I stretch my glute, but it's not overly...

Good luck Loki. Hopefully you are over the worst of it - but valium is a very long acting Benzo and can often take a week or more to leave your system. You may not get any withdrawals symptoms that are too bad though. I still get withdrawal symptoms 4.5 months off benzos.. so don't be surprised...

Hi Loki, I recently came off 8mgs of Klonopin after 4 years of daily use. I tapered down gradually off over 4 months, and switched to diazepam for the final part of the taper. Going from 1.25mg to 0mg may not be as bad as you think. In my experience it was the same as going from 3mg -> 2mg...

I recently checked some bloodwork from a private lab here in Australia. I asked if their E2 LCMS was the same as a 'Sensitive E2' test that is available in the USA, and was told it is the same. The labwork came back and just lists it as 'Oestradiol LCMS' The test can be found on this page...

Have been on TRT about 8 months, last 2 months I started getting night sweats. I'll wake up 1-2 times most nights covered in sweat. It started not long after returning to Australia, and is winter here. Was in a tropical country previous and experienced it. Can this be caused by TRT? not sure...

Thanks for the recommendation Nelson - I travelled to see the Dr listed above and had a good result, he's very knowledgable about TRT and I was able to continue my treatment without issue.

Hi Nelson - have you had any other recommendations for Dr's in Australia? I'm planning to return to Australia after living overseas for a long period and have been prescribed TRT for the past 4 months in Bangkok. I've contacted a lot that advertise TRT via email but haven't had a positive...

I forgot to sterilise the top of an Hcg vial with an alcohol swab before drawing a dose with a syringe. I discarded the syringe/dose I drew - but I'm concerned I've contaminated the rest of the vial. The Hcg has only been mixed and open for a week - and stored in a clean empty fridge since...

I was doing a general health checkup when this was initially picked up (along with low T) and did a stool test to rule out blood loss. Also did a food allergy test, but It doesn't seem to be related to diet or any vitamin deficiency. I haven't found the cause, although I have my suspicion...

Aromasin was suggested for two main reasons. 1. When I changed to this clinic my E2 levels were tested at 70pg/ml (non sensitive test, Im not in the USA) 2. I've had mild gynecomastia since puberty and the Dr. was a bit concerned about prescribing TRT without an AI if I was prone to...

I have been using 1 inch 25 gauge for glutes or 1/2 inch 27 gauge for thighs

Hi Excel, I've got my latest bloodwork back after beginning TRT 4 months ago. My Pre TRT bloodwork is here: http://imgur.com/a/cTS4J After Week 10 of TRT: http://imgur.com/a/F1O4k Current bloodwork (4 Months): http://imgur.com/a/pK9KS My current protocol is: Test E / 175mg week. Split...

Curious if any of the longer term TRT users have experienced any noticeable damage or side effects from regular IM injections? I currently inject twice /week and rotate between each glute, but vary the exact injection site within the glute. I occasionally do thigh injections, but prefer glutes...

@Smetry I don't see what you're expecting to feel from TRT? Increased Mood? Increased Confidence? Less indecision? Physical strength? Personally I did notice some physical side effects very quickly with TRT- eg strength increased, better erection quality. The mental changes I think are...

I get very little pain from injecting, but occasionally the next 1-2 days I can feel a dull pain like a sore muscle in my leg. Very rarely I'll feel a twinge for a minute 4-5 days later where I injected while walking up some stairs. Least overall = glutes Least initial = quads (I get that...

Hey thanks for the replies here everyone, and the PM's. Awesome to hear your story Zojo, you seem to be in a good spot now. I'm lucky I never enjoyed opiates - benzo's on the other hand feel euphoric for me simply because of the anxiety relief, even at low doses. Understandable wanting to...

Hi Vince, What would be your main worries about someone starting TRT while they are tapering off of benzo's? It wasn't a decision I took lightly - although looking back I wish I gave it some more thought. My main concern is adding Testosterone is introducing more variables while tapering and...

@johndoe It's a bit off topic so please excuse the following rant, but it's something I feel strongly about :D I guess it's just semantics. Dependence is often the same thing as addiction, but not always. I also don't think most drug addicts should ever go near a rehab for many reasons not...

Anyone here have experience of Drug/Alcohol Addiction while on TRT? I was always a very anxious person in social situations since my teenage years. I'm 31 now and more or less grown out of my anxiety issues. Over the years I was prescribed benzodiazepines many times and eventually became...

Hi Excel, I am 31, been on TRT for about 3 months. Currently taking 150mg Test E, and 12.5mg Aromasin / week. Dr has mentioned HCG and we'll be discussing it next week I don't care about the cosmetic issues like testicular atrophy. I'm in a long term relationship and have no immediate...

Yeah this was my thinking - will wait till next time. Cheers.