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<blockquote data-quote="Jekyll900sl" data-source="post: 212405" data-attributes="member: 37884"><p>Hi all, </p><p>It's been awhile and I now know much more but am still wanting to optimize my protocol. I have created a spread sheet of all my labs since 2010 until now. I will attach to this post. </p><p></p><p>My current protocol is:</p><p> Mon and Thur- 60mg of Test Cyp (200mg strength, 0.3mL injection 2x week)</p><p> Restarted HcG a few weeks ago: 60 units 2x week</p><p> No AI (I have arimidex but get very depressed and experience muscle weakness when I take it)</p><p></p><p>Main issues:</p><p> Water weight, low libido, ED and high Cortisol levels</p><p></p><p>Minor issues:</p><p> Urinate more than usual the day before my trough day injection day, feel like I want to cry during a sad movie seen. </p><p></p><p>I feel this is all because of elevated E2 (estradiol). My PCP doesn't always order the correct "sensitive or ultra," test. Matter a fact is isn't consistent with any of my labs tests except for lipids and CBC's. I have to be my own doctor. </p><p></p><p>Short back story: I became overtrained (overtraining syndrome/Adrenal fatigue) in 2015 and felt horrible. I could not get my heart rate up to my normal race pace (cyclist) after my crash. I also experienced a major depression. I had all the symptoms of low testosterone but my labs were always in range but kept dropping month after month. My testosterone labs were the only tests that showed any changes besides my skyrocketing cortisol. I finally found a clinic that treated the person and not the numbers and started TRT.</p><p>However, I can say after being on TRT for more than a few years that it really has not made a big difference in making me feel much better. I could exercise though, so that is what made me stick with it. Honestly, I think time has helped me more than any medication I've tried. I have tried twice to come off TRT using a taper and HcG and felt awful and am never able to make it more than a few months off. </p><p></p><p>So, here I am waiting to get things dialed. I also want to find a knowledgeable equivalent to Dr. Rand McClain in Santa Monica, CA. but in Oregon. My healthcare will not cover a telemedicine appointment with Dr. McClain or I would be booking an appointment right away. Dr. McClain has to be the best in his field. The guy is so smart! I have learned a lot watching his videos. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for any help, advice and stories you all may have,</p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jekyll900sl, post: 212405, member: 37884"] Hi all, It's been awhile and I now know much more but am still wanting to optimize my protocol. I have created a spread sheet of all my labs since 2010 until now. I will attach to this post. My current protocol is: Mon and Thur- 60mg of Test Cyp (200mg strength, 0.3mL injection 2x week) Restarted HcG a few weeks ago: 60 units 2x week No AI (I have arimidex but get very depressed and experience muscle weakness when I take it) Main issues: Water weight, low libido, ED and high Cortisol levels Minor issues: Urinate more than usual the day before my trough day injection day, feel like I want to cry during a sad movie seen. I feel this is all because of elevated E2 (estradiol). My PCP doesn't always order the correct "sensitive or ultra," test. Matter a fact is isn't consistent with any of my labs tests except for lipids and CBC's. I have to be my own doctor. Short back story: I became overtrained (overtraining syndrome/Adrenal fatigue) in 2015 and felt horrible. I could not get my heart rate up to my normal race pace (cyclist) after my crash. I also experienced a major depression. I had all the symptoms of low testosterone but my labs were always in range but kept dropping month after month. My testosterone labs were the only tests that showed any changes besides my skyrocketing cortisol. I finally found a clinic that treated the person and not the numbers and started TRT. However, I can say after being on TRT for more than a few years that it really has not made a big difference in making me feel much better. I could exercise though, so that is what made me stick with it. Honestly, I think time has helped me more than any medication I've tried. I have tried twice to come off TRT using a taper and HcG and felt awful and am never able to make it more than a few months off. So, here I am waiting to get things dialed. I also want to find a knowledgeable equivalent to Dr. Rand McClain in Santa Monica, CA. but in Oregon. My healthcare will not cover a telemedicine appointment with Dr. McClain or I would be booking an appointment right away. Dr. McClain has to be the best in his field. The guy is so smart! I have learned a lot watching his videos. Thanks for any help, advice and stories you all may have, Chris [/QUOTE]
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