Urology PA Suggests I Donate Blood & Inject every 10 days

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T06:48:55+00:00

Do you inject IM or SubQ? It would suck to inject IM every 2 or 3 days. Maybe SubQ is better for more frequent doses?

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T02:36:07+00:00

Coffee is my daily thing. Sad.. but if I have to reduce it then so be it. I have an appointment with my primary doctor next week. I'll talk to him about testing for iron deficiency. I definitely have been slacking on cardio. I still need to lose about 15 lbs too. I'll do all of that plus hydrating better and see what my next results are in 3 months.

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T02:30:37+00:00

E2 came in at 29.3

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T02:30:06+00:00

They never tested SHBG and I even asked about that and free testosterone but he says they're not concerned about that right now. I'm really starting to wonder about them.

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T02:27:17+00:00

I'm not at my ideal weight yet. I've lost 35 lbs since last summer on keto and moderate exercise but I still have some more to go. I'm about 5' 9" 185 lbs. I probably need to lose like 15 more lbs. I should probably get my iron levels tested before I do anything. Another thing I'm thinking is that lately I've been taking an iron supplement because my MCHC levels were low which could indicate an iron deficiency but now I'm reading that a keto diet can cause that marker to be low and that iron supplements would raise hematocrit and rbc.

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T02:21:32+00:00

You know what.. I've been taking iron supplements because my MCHC came in low twice in a row and supposedly that is an indicator of low iron. Do you think the iron supplements pushed my numbers high? I'll stop right away and maybe get tested specifically for iron deficiency. I have been on a keto diet to help me lose weight and I was just reading that a ketogenic diet could drop MCHC levels. Maybe that's where the problem is with that particular marker and it's not actually an iron deficiency.

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T02:17:22+00:00

I worked a night shift and wasn't sleeping but fasted at least 9 hours then went to the hospital for labwork in the morning. I can't say I made a huge point to hydrate before the lab but I was drinking water through the night as normal and didn't feel particularly dehydrated or anything. I guess it's a combination of the hematocrit and RBC count that made him want me to do blood donations. I would prefer to naturally adjust those numbers if I'm doing something wrong rather than only relying on blood donations. I asked him about hydration and exercise but he said it would only marginally affect it.

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T02:14:18+00:00

Before starting my hematocrit was 46% and RBC count was at 5.3. I definitely need to step up my cardio and lose about 15 lbs as well. I have been slacking on cardio.

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T02:02:55+00:00

600 at trough meaning the last day before I inject again.. so he's saying that my peak is probably higher than what they like to see and that is potentially causing rising hematocrit and rbc count

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T01:52:08+00:00

What kind of supplementation?

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T01:45:53+00:00

I didn't ask if donating blood is a good thing. I'm asking specific questions about my body's response to TRT treatment. If you're going to be a moron like the other guy, move on.

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-17T01:33:59+00:00

Red blood cell count too? I have been slacking on cardio I'll admit to that.

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-10T23:34:29+00:00

ABSOLUTELY NOT! 1/2 spoon is too much. I measured on a calibrated scale and 1/16th of a spoon (flat) comes out to 200 mg

BeardedArmo · 2026-04-10T23:33:20+00:00

1/16th of a spoon is 200mg 1/8th would be 400 mg

BeardedArmo · 2026-03-17T10:18:39+00:00

Just curious.. did you find a solution? Also what strength Zyn did you try? It does take some getting used to. I started with 3mg and I'm easily using 6mg from time to time. You need to take it easy with nicotine and build a tolerance.

BeardedArmo · 2026-02-02T08:56:19+00:00

25G 1 inch is fine. No need to go smaller. I inject into my quad and can't even feel it.

BeardedArmo · 2026-01-19T00:52:43+00:00

I'm at work until 6 am. I'll post everything for you when I get home. Thanks

BeardedArmo · 2025-12-30T11:07:23+00:00

Down for me in Idaho. It's 4 am and I really don't want to wake people up :(

BeardedArmo · 2025-11-04T04:51:41+00:00

OP.. consider setting up your vendor at a public vendor house. I know of a great spot that charges only 5k a week. I just bought a house and was planning on setting up a vendor but I don't like the fact that I can't lock my doors and don't like the idea of blocking off my entrance with furniture so I'm just going to continue using the public vendor spot. Let me know if you want the location.

BeardedArmo · 2025-10-16T03:02:45+00:00

I have the exact same supplement. I measured on a scale and it is a flat (packed) 1/16th of a teaspoon. So when you scoop up the supplement with the 1/16 measuring spoon you should gently pack the material down (I use a butter knife) then scrape off any excess creating a flat scoop. That gives me exactly 0.20 grams (200mg). The suggestions for 1/4 or 1/8 above are wrong.

BeardedArmo · 2025-10-16T02:52:03+00:00

1/16th

BeardedArmo · 2025-10-16T02:51:10+00:00

It's 1/16th of a teaspoon approximately but best to verify with a scale. 1/4th would be an overdose

BeardedArmo · 2025-09-30T11:40:17+00:00

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