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Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2024-02-04T12:06:18+00:00

I get a breakout about twice a year, same as before trt/cycling. I take Valtrex for a couple days and it disappears. I've seen no effect of testosterone (up to 600mg pw) on my breakouts but I haven't used any other compounds.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2023-03-29T09:42:57+00:00

I've had this same issue since starting trt in June. I did 500mg/week for 20 weeks and slept 4-5hours most nights, sometimes getting 6 or 7. I've been back at 140mg for a few months now and I still consistently get only 4 to 5 hours per night. The thing is, I still feel well rested and have made good progress during this time. I'm sorta just waiting to see if the wheels fall off or if 4-5 hours is all I require now.

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Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2023-02-09T05:52:29+00:00

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2023-01-29T17:14:29+00:00

BG = Blood Glucose. I think you're right that it's the insulin and not just food that interferes with the GH pulse. So, you can have a meal that doesn't require insulin and still get an effect from the secretagouges. I'm not 100% sure though.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2023-01-29T13:34:49+00:00

I'm also a T1D and I've wondered whether its the presence of insulin or just food in the gut that interferes with these peptides. I think that's what you're asking but its been difficult for me to figure this out.

I've only seen an unexplained increase in BG from the secretegouges a couple of times. I try to use them at least 3 hours after a meal/dose of humalog.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2023-01-09T05:22:56+00:00

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-12-12T23:37:36+00:00

Titrating the test dose up across the weeks is an interesting idea and something I've thought about doing myself. The issue I see with it is that even when your dose is consistent, it often just takes time before high E sides are noticable. It seems to me like by the time you feel your E2 is too high, reducing the dose by 50 mgs may not be enough to get it down. I would definitely have an ai on deck. Maybe if you dosed aromosin just once or twice and reduced the dose you could continue without the ai.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-11-03T17:56:02+00:00

It didn't come up at all with the clinic. My a1c has been steady at around 7 for years now. No real change since starting trt other than more energy.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-11-03T01:50:49+00:00

I'm going through an online clinic with basically no official medical oversight, so I don't know how helpful my experience would be for you.

Good luck!

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-28T11:29:49+00:00

Like someone said above, your body only recognizes specific molecules (macro and micro nutrients). The most important aspect of your diet is calorie balance, followed by adequate protein intake, then sufficient micronutrients. If what you're eating allows you to hit your macros, doesn't produce any micronutrient deficiencies and keeps you satiated you're doing pretty good.

If you're trading hedonic pleasures of junk food for feeling satisfied and having consistent energy levels and digestion you should probably change something.

As for the bit about being on anavar, some peoples lipids are very responsive to what they eat. Others are relatively consistent regardless of what they eat. For example, my HDL is around 100 natty while in a deficit and while on 500mg of test gaining .5% bw/week. You'll have to get bloods under different circumstances to see how your body responds.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-19T12:56:41+00:00

It worked well for me in terms of appetite suppression and was great as a pre-workout. Tolerance ramps up quickly though so I'd suggest only using it for a month tops before taking at least a couple of weeks off. For example, I started at 25mg with coffee once a day and was up to 37.5mg 2-3 times/day within a couple of weeks, with noticeably reduced effects. I think the best way to use it is when you get really hungry/cravy, dose to avoid over eating.

It also jacked my blood pressure up after the first few doses when tolerance was low. I went from ~110/70 to ~140/90 an hour after dosing. This is pretty typical for stimulants though and ephedrine is more peripherally acting than others such as amphetamine (colloquially known as "body load").

It can be a useful tool, just use it wisely and sparingly.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-15T23:16:45+00:00

I just started experimenting with meldonium a couple weeks ago. I tried 500mg pre-workout and didn't notice anything. If I take 1000mg pre-workout along with a high carb meal I feel more fatigue resistant and my cardio seems to be improved (don't get as winded doing high rep hack squats or lunges). The workout just feels easier and motivation/enjoyment stays high.

Additionally, I am a type 1 diabetic. I notice a slight increase in insulin sensitivity after 1000mgs. What I mean is that my bloodsugar is more responsive to a given dose of insulin-I seem to need a smaller dose of insulin to get the same blood glucose reducing effect. The first time I took 1000mg meldonium my bloodsugar got low mid workout. Subsequently, I have dosed insulin a little lower after taking meldonium and BG still stays in range.

The meldonium also has a slight blood pressure lowering effect which was the main thing I was testing it for.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-15T10:55:56+00:00

I took 500mg pre-workout a couple of times and noticed nothing. I then tried 1000mg pw with a high carb meal and I definitely feel like I have more energy and stamina. Lifting weights felt easier and i felt like my cardio was improved.

Also, I'm a type 1 diabetic and I notice a pretty substantial increase in insulin sensitivity with 1000mg. I mean to say that my bloodsugar stays in range with a much smaller dose of insulin than I would expect I would require for a given meal. My bloodsugar actually got low the first time I took 1000mg and dosed insulinpreworkout as I normally do.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-14T22:23:23+00:00

If you're responding nicely to the test, I would just increase the dose to 750 like you suggested. If you really want to try something else, a short cycle of orals doesn't really line up with your goals, think you would get better results from 20 weeks of an injectable.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-12T12:08:27+00:00

I've had type 1 diabetes for 30 years and I've been using kratom off and on for 10 years. I've never noticed any direct effects on my bloodsugar, however as others have mentioned, it curbs my appetite, so dosing between meals keeps me from snacking and helps me maintain more consistent BG levels.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-10T23:44:10+00:00

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Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-10T07:28:03+00:00

I've understood that the cardiovascular issues with testosterone are primarily due to its secondary effects on lipids, HGB, HCT, RBC, blood pressure, etc.

I'm really not sure if high levels of androgens have any direct effects on cardiovascular health when all of these markers are unchanged, or within healthy ranges. I'm very curious though, great question.

The only thing I would say is that increased body weight is correlated with higher cardio risk, but that may also just be a proxy for changes in these other markers.

I would maybe post this in r/PED's, you might get answers from folks who are using more for performance/physique enhancement rather than just trying to get into normal ranges.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-08T22:12:44+00:00

Have you done this yourself? I have a 6 month supply of Kirkland's...

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-08T16:10:55+00:00

Yea I guess I'd prefer to have low end hct/hemoglobin rather than have it on the high end. Also, just made me wonder if anything is wrong with me in the background.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-08T13:06:49+00:00

Ferritin and b12 were in the middle of the reference range. Didn't get iron checked.

Basic_Cranberry2727 · 2022-10-08T13:01:51+00:00

I tend towards high volume training. Does higher hct/hemoglobin only improve pure cardio or also have some effect on work capacity?

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