New on TRT - crashed hard after Sustanon.

BarryS

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​Hi gents,
Im 43
Height 182cm
Body fat % 14.5

I was at the docs so took the opportunity to ask for a blood test for liver function and added that i wanted testosterone as well. She declined the testosterone as I ‘didn't have any symptoms'.

Results for thyroid:
Free Thyroxine (Free T4) 18.3 pmol/L Ref Range (10.0-19.0)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) 0.26 mIU/L Ref Range (0.5-4.00)

Due to the low TSH result she then offered to test for testosterone.
Results for test:
Total Testosterone 3.8 nmol/L ref Range (10.0-31.0), 110 ng/dl

Doc prescribed Sustanon 250 immediately without further tests.
I questioned this as I had read that two morning tests under 6 nmol/L qualifies me for ongoing government subsidised medication
She said this is incorrect and the subsidy is only available for those with a testicular or pituitary disorder / disease.
I later confirmed she was wrong. I was right.
Anyway, I had already went ahead with the first injection.

250mg (1ml) Sustanon 250 injection
IM injection into glute

No definitive change until day 14, then…started feeling great
Day 15 - Still feeling great
Day 16 - Still feeling great.
Day17 - Felt great during the day. Went to gym (used pre workout supplement). Around 10pm suddenly felt tired and exhausted. Uncontrolled yawning, anxious to get into bed.
Day 18 - Totally devoid of energy. Couldn't get out of bed. Very fragile until about 5:30pm then could at least walk around
Day 19 - Went to work but had to go home after 2hrs. Unable to focus. Extreme cognitive low t symptoms.

The feeling I had when the test kicked in was amazing - Sex drive / hard ons like a teenager, calm and focused, confident and capable, Serborric dermatitis completely cleared… however the crash after was worrying and not anything like I have seen anyone describe on any forum. I would love to know what caused it.
 
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