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I just started trt 2 weeks ago as my level was at 461, however I had many of the low t symptoms. I have noticed overall better mood and energy in the 2 weeks that I have been taking it.

I took 200mg the first week on Monday evening, and the second week I decided to lower it to 150mg on Monday morning, as I have read 200mg is the upper dose for trt. I did take arimidex .25mg twice since I have been on trt. The doc prescribed 1mg every other day which from reading is a huge dose when my estradiol was at 13.

I have noticed some leg tingling almost as if they have bad circulation and they continuously feel pumped or heavy in the legs under the knee area. Also it seems as if i have some head pressure or notice my pulse in my head. Any ideas what this could be, as these are really the only disadvantages so far that I have encountered?

<blockquote data-quote="BradsHellcat" data-source="post: 68423" data-attributes="member: 15526">I just started trt 2 weeks ago as my level was at 461, however I had many of the low t symptoms.&nbsp; I have noticed overall better mood and energy in the 2 weeks that I have been taking it.&nbsp; I took 200mg the first week on Monday evening, and the second week I decided to lower it to 150mg on Monday morning, as I have read 200mg is the upper dose for trt.&nbsp; I did take arimidex .25mg twice since I have been on trt.&nbsp; The doc prescribed 1mg every other day which from reading is a huge dose when my estradiol was at 13.I have noticed some leg tingling almost as if they have bad circulation and they continuously feel pumped or heavy in the legs under the knee area.&nbsp; Also it seems as if i have some head pressure or notice my pulse in my head. Any ideas what this could be, as these are really the only disadvantages so far that I have encountered?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BradsHellcat, post: 68423, member: 15526"] I just started trt 2 weeks ago as my level was at 461, however I had many of the low t symptoms. I have noticed overall better mood and energy in the 2 weeks that I have been taking it. I took 200mg the first week on Monday evening, and the second week I decided to lower it to 150mg on Monday morning, as I have read 200mg is the upper dose for trt. I did take arimidex .25mg twice since I have been on trt. The doc prescribed 1mg every other day which from reading is a huge dose when my estradiol was at 13. I have noticed some leg tingling almost as if they have bad circulation and they continuously feel pumped or heavy in the legs under the knee area. Also it seems as if i have some head pressure or notice my pulse in my head. Any ideas what this could be, as these are really the only disadvantages so far that I have encountered? [/QUOTE]

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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038