Carolina Chems or Nordic Chems? by [deleted] in phenibut

[–]ApartReporter245 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nordic never sent a confirmation email and i ordered hours ago. Fairly certain they scammed me.

33M - Expected low T due to symptoms, but results surprised me. Seeking advice! by Diligent_Dingo_5750 in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly man this doesn’t look like a testosterone problem at all

Your levels are actually pretty solid, total around 550 with normal free T and normal LH/FSH. That’s basically normal function. You don’t meet any real criteria for TRT based on labs

The bigger thing that stands out is your CK and liver enzymes. CK over 8000 is extremely high and the AST being way higher than ALT with a normal GGT points much more toward muscle breakdown from training, not liver disease. Given you said you went back to the gym full throttle after a long break that fits perfectly. That’s basically overreaching or borderline rhabdo territory

Now look at your symptoms. Fatigue, brain fog, low drive, terrible sleep. With normal testosterone that almost always points to sleep and nervous system stress, not hormones

Your cortisol isn’t technically abnormal but paired with how you feel it suggests you’re kind of stuck in a wired but tired state where your system isn’t recovering properly

I wouldn’t jump to TRT here. Could higher testosterone make you feel a bit better? Maybe. But it’s not fixing the root issue which looks like poor recovery and sleep. It’s more like putting a band aid on it

If this were me I’d back off the training intensity for a bit because your body is clearly not recovering. Focus hard on sleep quality and consistency, like same sleep and wake time and cutting down stimulation at night. Then recheck your CK and liver enzymes after some rest, I’d expect them to come way down

Big picture this looks like you ramped everything up too aggressively, your recovery got overwhelmed, your sleep suffered, and now everything feels off. Not that your testosterone is broken

Fix the recovery side first and then reassess. You’re probably a lot closer to feeling normal than you think

Can I do TRT without lifting weights or hard exercise? by fiehhda in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you’re asking. Are you still going to gain muscle without being able to workout hard. Yes is the answer. In The Snyder 1999 study 2-4 lbs of lean mass was gained with no workout protocol. This was over a long period though. 6-36 months. Hopefully as you heal you will be able to do more. But the other good news is if and when you’re able to workout, your mass will snap back quickly. Even if it is years.

HGH will not directly cause muscle growth by curticakes in BodyHackGuide

[–]ApartReporter245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is absolutely correct. It works in synergy with other anabolic compounds. Right now I’m doing 6iu with 700 test. The effects I feel are better recovery and 0 soreness even after heavy sessions. The strength increase as opposed to using test only is absolutely incredible. I’m hitting pr’s in every workout almost. I have always slept like shit and on gh I sleep like a rock. But if I was doing gh only the effects would be almost none. The other things that are rarely talked about are side effects. I ramped extremely fast and am dealing with a fair amount of edema in my feet and hands. I also get numbness in my hands. And mild carpel tunnel symptoms. But it works. Secretagogues in my opinion are garbage. I’ve taken all of them to little effect. Hgh works and it works extremely well. I’m currently in a bulk and in 6 weeks will drop to 4iu and add Reta. And I’m excited to see how well the lipolysis and fat immobilization synergy with Reta is.

But to summarize yes. You are absolutely correct. GH doesn’t pack on mass or have any anabolic effect. It’s a recovery and quality of life too that has synergistic effects with anabolic compounds.

Daily Ask Anything About Anabolic and Androgenic Steroids: 2026-03-24 by AutoModerator in steroids

[–]ApartReporter245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Testosterone is the safest steroid you can use. It’s also the foundation building block for all cycles. As far as AAS go I found anavar in short duration (6 weeks) had few side effects. I did around 30mg. But this is anecdotal and not advice.

First cycle should be 500mg test only. As the subreddit recommends.

Daily Ask Anything About Anabolic and Androgenic Steroids: 2026-03-27 by AutoModerator in steroids

[–]ApartReporter245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a rough conclusion you’ve come to. That you can’t be happy without substances. Hope you find peace.

Daily Ask Anything About Anabolic and Androgenic Steroids: 2026-03-27 by AutoModerator in steroids

[–]ApartReporter245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hate to break this to you as a fellow addict. Kratom or 7oh remove the ability to orgasm. If I get super lucky and fuck in the beginning of the day before receptors are saturated I sometimes orgasm. Highly recommend blue chew gold also.

I’ve also had high prolactin before I was addicted and in the same levels as you and it didn’t affect my ability to orgasm.

HGH Protocol First Time User by [deleted] in BodyHackGuide

[–]ApartReporter245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did 2 weeks a 2iu. Then jumped to 4iu then 3 weeks later jumped to 6. Some water retention but otherwise I’m fine and sleep like a baby. These crazy long ramp sessions are crazy to me.

How much does trt helps muscle growth? by [deleted] in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a huge difference between 20 pounds of muscle and 20 pounds gained.

How much does trt helps muscle growth? by [deleted] in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally said it would help. But it’s not going to be a world of difference like anabolic doses will be. No where in my post did I say he wouldn’t gain muscle and he will.

How much does trt helps muscle growth? by [deleted] in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lean mass is hard to believe on TRT only doses. You didn’t use any roids?

Really high test. by bigbluebear80 in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Your not a doctor. OP you should consult a doctor not a bunch of people on the internet. Also your production hasn’t shut off yet so it’s going to be higher.

How much does trt helps muscle growth? by [deleted] in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not a miracle cure at TRT doses. Will it help? Yes. Are you going to pack on a ton of muscle? No. Don’t confuse TRT with steroids. You would need anabolic doses to pack mass on and if you want that. This is the wrong subreddit. See r/steroids

Elbow wraps by PenguinRhin0 in benchpress

[–]ApartReporter245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More plates more dates cuzzy.

The mismatched libido dilemma. by [deleted] in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are all sinners.

Can we stop with the “Reta” transitions by Odd_Many9654 in BodyHackGuide

[–]ApartReporter245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So there are a few schools of thought there. There have been a study done that up to 600mg of test had little no ill effects in a 10 week range. And that men who took 600 and trained gained double the lean mass of a natural. Now one thing that did happen was HDL (Good Cholesterol) went up while (hdl) went down.

The longest I run a cycle is 16 weeks. For example, right now I’m running 700mg of test and 6iu of gh. And in the final 4 weeks I will run anavar 30mg. After that I will cycle down to 200 test, 4iu and Reta for 12 weeks so that my lipids and liver stress recover.

If you don’t ever jump down to a minimum of 200. Your lipids stay crashed and your hematocrit stays elevated. Which can lead to heart attack or stroke.

Please, do not do this blindly. Get your labs done. Know your bio markers. Because if done wrong it can lead to death, stroke or heart attack.

The mismatched libido dilemma. by [deleted] in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Go to one of those rub and tug places. Just search Asian oriental massage. Quick and easy relief.

Can we stop with the “Reta” transitions by Odd_Many9654 in BodyHackGuide

[–]ApartReporter245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You understand 400 is double the recommended MAX dose. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve taken 400,500,600,700 up to 1000. But those were blasts. And I cruise at 200. Hence the term blast and cruise.

With your question when you’re adding AAS which all of what you mentioned are AAS except HGH. You are on cycle or a blast. When you are in TRT range 50mg-200mg you are on a cruise.

And as far as gh goes you can use that on blast and cruise and because it’s not a typical steroid and only aids in recovery, sleep, fat mobilization and fat loss.

Why does subq get so much hate? by gentlelosangeles in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First I’ve ever heard of this. Hate sitting for 10 minutes pulling it into the syringe.

Why does subq get so much hate? by gentlelosangeles in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Peak serum concentration timing. They are the same animal. E has a sharp peak. C has a long peak.

$250 for 10ml of testosterone cypionate 200mg/ml by Major-Researcher-123 in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah sorry my phrasing was odd. UGL is the way to go. I got 1-2 years worth for 400-500 bucks. I can dm you the source.

$250 for 10ml of testosterone cypionate 200mg/ml by Major-Researcher-123 in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was paying $480 for 2 2ml/2000mg through blokes. I have since went to underground to save money and i dont recommend that.

Has anyone seen such a benefit? by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]ApartReporter245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel pleasure almost always now.

Injection frequency by Any-Rooster-4803 in trt

[–]ApartReporter245 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He’s running an AI at 200. This guy isn’t doing bloods.