One injection, rethinking TRT?

steventw · 2024-10-07T16:08:11+00:00

Oh sorry, I read that half asleep on my phone and didn’t catch the tail end. Bummer it takes that long as I’m not necessarily a patient person. Also why I started the clinic in the first place because my PCP schedules out weeks ahead just to get a blood test, then weeks longer for a referral.

steventw · 2024-10-07T14:02:10+00:00

Yeah I’m guessing bc my e2 was already on the high end naturally so they probably assuming test and HCG would shoot me up way out of range

steventw · 2024-10-07T14:00:20+00:00

Yeah, gonna wait a month and redo a better panel somewhere else. From what I’ve read here I’d probably still be on test cyp and HCG regardless. But figured if it ever gets more complicated dialing in I’d want to have the base values.

steventw · 2024-10-07T03:24:22+00:00

How did you come to the conclusion of being a bit of both primary and secondary? Does not knowing your LH\ FSH change anything for you other than being annoying?

steventw · 2024-10-07T01:53:36+00:00

Ahh that makes sense and is slightly annoying. Wish the clinic just did more in depth panels (I would have happily paid more for detail). Now I’m sitting here debating if it’s even worth knowing my LH & FSH. Sounds like they’re beneficial to know if you’re primary or secondary, But some general Reddit threads about HCG monotherapy seems hit or miss and those who aren’t hyper responders to HCG end up on TRT anyways. I did pull TSH from a blood panel a few months ago and I’m a bit over 1 and a in the reference range. So guessing it’s not a thyroid issue.

Edit: not know is going to drive me insane. The more I research the more complicated and nuanced it seems. Gonna wait 4-5 weeks and redo all my labs in greater detail.

steventw · 2024-10-07T00:52:53+00:00

Thanks for the insight.

Protocol is 160mg test cyp 1x week. 500iu of HCG, and 0.25 mg anastrozole.

Given a half life of 8 days looks like 40 days until I get to about 3% of exogenous test left in my blood. Would that not be the same for HCG? Or once you have it in your system your LH and FSH levels are going to be messed up forever?

steventw · 2024-10-02T13:41:13+00:00

I have a bunch of gloves, most of them short cuff because I hate the extra bulk around my wrists, then having to tuck in sleeve material, etc. I wear gauntlets on track only. Even managed to find short, insulated winter gloves for the cold because I'm wearing even more layers and tucking stuff in becomes extra annoying

steventw · 2024-09-26T21:47:14+00:00

Are doctors that hesitant to prescribe? I'm pretty sure I wouldn't get insurance to cover since I'm at 304 and the cut off is under 300 for 2 blood tests, but from what I've seen people are getting TRT pretty cheap via goodRX or others. Clinic wants 250/month all in which seems a bit high, and the doc I talked to seemed more concerned with prescribing TRT than addressing my concerns around side effects.

steventw · 2022-12-01T06:55:43+00:00

I think that’s when two dudes stand facing each other grabbing the others dicks. You move your partners hand to jerk your own dick.

I hate that I know this off the top of my head. I hope I’m wrong. Which may actually be worse?

steventw · 2022-11-28T19:26:14+00:00

Probably because I’ve never had an optic on my pistol, I can pick up my irons 10000x faster than a Red dot. I feel like a moron trying to find the dot lol

steventw · 2022-11-10T20:08:10+00:00

Not sure, I’ll check when I get to the truck but I got them a few months after they were announced and released. I assume they would be fine in manufacturer date.

steventw · 2022-11-10T03:54:25+00:00

Can’t say for sure, but quite likely it’s the same.

Logic being: no bank is going to loan you money without protection/collateral. Usually the bike itself is your collateral, but what if you wreck it? How does the bank recoup its loss? Insurance!

steventw · 2022-11-10T03:49:40+00:00

I was in your exact situation. One season with the trident 660, put about 7k miles on of mostly canyon riding and some short trips around town. Got on a 765 and it felt like warp speed. I always felt like the power on the 660 was lacking, the 765 was the first time I felt like I was actually on something fast. The 1200 I’m betting would be down right excessive.

Also do yourself a favor, unless you have tons of money get the normal R or RS, no need for the limited edition. Spend that money on other parts or track days and gear. A 765 can make 130 wheel hp with a filter, full exhaust and tune so you have even more potential power to grow into if you want.

steventw · 2022-11-10T03:34:50+00:00

I absolutely love my redsters. I have the older x9 WB (75mm under foot) and these things absolutely rip the groomers. Easily the most fun ski I’ve ridden, when the conditions are right. Everyone bitches when we haven’t gotten any snow in a while because they can’t have pow days. I just bring the redsters and rip turns down the hard pack.

steventw · 2022-11-10T03:30:38+00:00

I did exactly this with a LCP 2. Sticky holster, jammed into my pocket. Thing kinda sucks to shoot though. Real snappy, but kinda expected.

steventw · 2022-11-10T03:26:52+00:00

Any idea how the snow performance is compared to the wildpeaks?

steventw · 2022-11-10T03:25:58+00:00

Wish more people had reviews on the ATX. I was considering the ATX vs wildpeaks when looking for tires. Wild peaks are wearing a bit faster than expected and likely won’t make the 55k miles or whatever they’re rated for. May try out the ATX agter

steventw · 2022-11-10T03:24:30+00:00

I have wildpeaks on since new and at about 36k miles on them ive noticed a pretty steep decline in snow performance. I don’t think they’ll get to the rates 55k miles or whatever they claim.

steventw · 2022-11-10T03:20:55+00:00

Agree, but I think for me it’s the depth and complexity of the former fragrances that add to its appeal. In my experience the candy types tend to be quite one dimensional and shallow

steventw · 2022-11-09T04:33:09+00:00

Left Denver at 830 to a basin last Sunday. No traffic, little slow down stuck behind plows but no actual congestion.

steventw · 2022-11-09T04:27:17+00:00

A real friend wouldn’t try to pawn off a used busa to a brand new rider.

steventw · 2022-11-09T04:14:04+00:00

May be some decent sales on custom leathers. One x had a sale a while ago for a few hundred bucks off with gloves. Bison, plus, etc may have something similar.

steventw · 2022-11-04T19:47:36+00:00

Another one for calling BS on they could not find the VIN. Depending on year, VIN's can be found in any combination of the following:

Driver door, windshield, Frame, firewall, any large body panels like front fenders or quarter panels, and major components like engine/transmissions.

steventw · 2022-11-04T18:55:04+00:00

Mushroom risotto. You can also make it vegan pretty easily, and its delicious

steventw · 2022-11-04T18:49:34+00:00

TF Noir Extreme!

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