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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Clomid Journey Over; Starting TRT
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<blockquote data-quote="Esq" data-source="post: 85322" data-attributes="member: 15250"><p>Haha - you're asking a lot of a guy just getting used to sticking himself! But no, I don't mind giving it a try. I swab a pretty big area with the alcohol swab anyway. </p><p>.</p><p>Funny story though - I decided to give blood yesterday and get on a regular donation schedule. I'd rather try to keep hematocrit down preemptively than be scrambling around to donate with high levels. I don't mind needles (and donating is a nice thing to do anyway) and so wasn't anticipating any issues. I do have very small veins, and this particular tech was having a hell of a time getting the needle placed correctly. Lots of moving the needle around, and LOTS of pain.</p><p>.</p><p>Finally she got it set, but after about 5 minutes the blood was not flowing very quickly, so she tried adjusting the needle AGAIN and my body just shut down - I got lightheaded, nauseous, clammy, etc. They called the donation, and once the needle was out I was fine. Luckily, no significant bruising or pain after the fact, but I was really close to either throwing up or losing consciousness. </p><p>.</p><p>So I arrive home, and find that my shipment from Empower has arrived. I unpack it, and just stare at the test and HCG wondering if I could get up the nerve to stick myself for the first time after the donation debacle a mere 30 minutes earlier. I finally worked up the courage, and luckily all went smoothly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Esq, post: 85322, member: 15250"] Haha - you're asking a lot of a guy just getting used to sticking himself! But no, I don't mind giving it a try. I swab a pretty big area with the alcohol swab anyway. . Funny story though - I decided to give blood yesterday and get on a regular donation schedule. I'd rather try to keep hematocrit down preemptively than be scrambling around to donate with high levels. I don't mind needles (and donating is a nice thing to do anyway) and so wasn't anticipating any issues. I do have very small veins, and this particular tech was having a hell of a time getting the needle placed correctly. Lots of moving the needle around, and LOTS of pain. . Finally she got it set, but after about 5 minutes the blood was not flowing very quickly, so she tried adjusting the needle AGAIN and my body just shut down - I got lightheaded, nauseous, clammy, etc. They called the donation, and once the needle was out I was fine. Luckily, no significant bruising or pain after the fact, but I was really close to either throwing up or losing consciousness. . So I arrive home, and find that my shipment from Empower has arrived. I unpack it, and just stare at the test and HCG wondering if I could get up the nerve to stick myself for the first time after the donation debacle a mere 30 minutes earlier. I finally worked up the courage, and luckily all went smoothly. [/QUOTE]
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