Be careful giving blood!

Steelballs

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My last visit to my Endo I mentioned I was really getting lethargic and haven't been working out. She likes that I donate to keep levels down but that I need to stop for now. Two big reasons see below:
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She explained my iron is low. The labs explained that most of my red blood cells were smaller. When you produce new ones they are larger. So she suggested taking iron. I am taking the second highest one just so I don't get constipated. It's been 5 days and my energy is going up. Funny part is I had a donation appointment Sunday but I missed it. Good thing. I will stop donating for a while. I still think the Losartin is dropping it. I guess we will know for sure in 6 months or so. Btw I switched from Testosterone Cypionate to Enanthate but that will be another post.
 
Glad you found this out.

I have warned guys for a while.

Low Ferritin Solutions With Frequent Blood Donations

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48 year old male. On HCG and Testosterone for TRT. Hematocrit levels were getting too high. Did 2 blood donations in 30 days (on 5/5 and ...

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Low Ferritin Solutions With Frequent Blood Donations - Page 2

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48 year old male. On HCG and Testosterone for TRT. Hematocrit levels were getting too high. Did 2 blood donations in 30 days (on 5/5 and ...

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balancing low ferritin levels and frequent donation.

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Nelson, I'd love to hear your opinion on balancing low ferritin levels and frequent donation
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