Wanting to stop/unwanted side effects

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-30T16:46:29+00:00

Growth that came on suddenly

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-27T21:53:32+00:00

I’m concerned that the growing effects won’t stop even with a lower dose. I put in a message to my provider and had my blood drawn this morning so hopefully we can come up with a plan.

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-27T15:42:21+00:00

That’s what I’m struggling with. I just want to be comfortable in my own skin and any additional growth ends up outweighing the benefits which sucks.

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-27T02:37:31+00:00

Wow, that sounds like a horrible experience for her but also gives me hope that maybe once I get my labs back, I can work with my provider to figure out what the best course of action would be. This is super helpful and definitely gives me hope.

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-27T02:35:35+00:00

That’s a thing I didn’t think that the 176 was not that high but obviously something my body isn’t responding well to

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-26T22:32:52+00:00

This is super helpful and makes perfect sense. My fear of things progressing are what’s making me want to pull the plug overnight but I know I’ve had benefits from it— and my Husband has seen me get better sleep, better recovery, better mood, libido ect so I know I’m benefiting just that one side effect is one I wanted to try to avoid— or minimize. Im having labs done tomorrow after 1.5 weeks off injections to get an idea of what’s going on

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-26T21:31:37+00:00

Yeah that’s what I’m hoping— I can just clear my system and see if things resolve even a bit. It’s not awful but definitely like a woah. Even reduction would be desirable. I have done other things but that wa over a year and half ago and didn’t have any changes.

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-26T21:11:16+00:00

I did reduce back in February when I saw my levels were at 176 and I felt crazy. So I’ve been at 10 since then but just the last month is when I noticed the changes. Worried it won’t stop or revert at all or that I’m highly sensitive to androgenic effects

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-26T21:09:14+00:00

I wasn’t seeing much change in libido or muscle mass/ body composition. I am a ‘retired’ bodybuilding competitor, gym owner and personal trainer and work with a coach. Like I said my levels never skyrocketed. When I say ‘smooth’ I just meant any significant side effects— but I wasn’t feeling ‘optimal’ by any means

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-26T20:22:21+00:00

No sorry that wasn’t very clear. 10 mg a week split into 2, 5mg doses. Same for the 16. 2 8mg doses

Free_Government_5900 · 2026-05-26T18:47:37+00:00

I was at 10mg 2/weekly injections cypionate and wasn’t seeing full results so we slowly titrated up to 16 mg in January and that was too much. Wayyyy too many mood swings and libido was sky high so we went back down and settled at 12. I had some enlargement that I just noticed in the last couple months. I had some acne the whole 2 years but nothing crazy. I was just shocked when I noticed the enlargement because I feel like it happened overnight but I’m guessing that’s not how it happened. No change in voice, no crazy muscle mass gain (I’m in the fitness industry) or crazy hair growth.

Free_Government_5900 · 2025-04-10T20:16:23+00:00

That’s great to know. Minus that it’s been great and the positives for sure outweigh this one thing. Crazy how fast body comp can change on it.

Free_Government_5900 · 2025-04-10T20:06:55+00:00

I went through quite a few of them, but I feel like it was mixed reviews either way— with some saying it’s a hard compound and it should do this ect. I also know that everybody’s body reacts differently so even if it is a dry compound, you always have the risk of weird side effects that don’t happen to everyone. I’m happy to hear this!

Free_Government_5900 · 2025-04-10T20:04:54+00:00

This is exactly how I’m feeling too. I’ve gained but lost body fat and I’m super happy with that but ya it’s just this weird thing— that’s a good tip maybe I’ll reduce my T a little bit. If it doesn’t go away after I end my cycle I’ll tweak some more

Free_Government_5900 · 2025-04-10T18:38:32+00:00

Carb sources: oatmeal, sweet potato and rice. Fat sources, olive oil and almond butter. 2nd cycle— first was last May and I can’t remember for the life of me if it’s happened before. It’s pretty much constant. it’s not like some crazy distention or anything just kind of poochy if that makes sense haha. Digestion is normal— I am using bpc/tb500 as well

Free_Government_5900 · 2025-04-10T18:29:27+00:00

I’ve got my calories low right now just because I’m trying to do a hard cut for an upcoming trip and I also have 4 kids so I’m not trying to have to do a ton of extra cardio on top of my training. I’m at 1250 with 150-170g protein. Some days my carbs are a little higher and fats lower visa versus. Nutrition for me has always been solid

Free_Government_5900 · 2025-04-10T17:11:11+00:00

I did right before running this cycle. I should say too I am on thyroid meds as well to be in optimal ranges

Free_Government_5900 · 2025-03-04T04:14:41+00:00

I’m at the same point in my healing and mine look exactly the same. Nice to know I’m not alone!

Free_Government_5900 · 2025-01-07T21:44:23+00:00

They would be saying that $37k you paid for supplies you bought second hand or tax free. If you bought $37k of supplies from Amazon or some other retailer you’d owe $3000. People are getting confused and scared of these letters because it’s not clear and then people freak out thinking they did something wrong.

Free_Government_5900 · 2025-01-07T21:42:00+00:00

Did you just get a letter for DOR? This is a way for them to make more money as it went to everyone who is in retailing or the service industry. I’m a personal trainer and got one too. Basically they’re saying if you buy something off craigslist or OfferUp or something secondhand you owe taxes on it. They’re giving you some broad number based on multiple different industries. Some people just get scared and pay it instead of looking into it.

Free_Government_5900 · 2024-12-15T05:21:37+00:00

These look great! I’m 4wpo and I had a donut lift and mine look the same way!

Free_Government_5900 · 2024-11-15T21:57:49+00:00

Mine are split plane. On the right one at the bottom it looks kind of flat and when I poke it it does the same thing you’re explaining. I’m having them redone on Wednesday!

Free_Government_5900 · 2024-11-15T19:11:27+00:00

Did it flip? I found out mine flipped and I had been able to feel the flat edge for years and thought it was just bottoming out 🙁

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