DHEA and Pregnenolone...stomach issues

[Strat1900]

Last Saturday I started supplementing my testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with DHEA and Pregnenolone. Monday morning I started with diarreha. Didn't really feel sick or anything, just when I had to go, I had to go. I figued it was something I ate. Three days later still don't feel bad but I'm still having the runs, so I didn't take either this morning and the symptoms appear to be tappering off. I read where taking DHEA could cause stomach upset...is this what they were talking about? Anybody elese have these kinds of issues? I started with 25mg of DHEA and 50mg of pregnelone...should I try halfing those doses. This is getting old.

 

[tiredguy]

Last Saturday I started supplementing my testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with DHEA and Pregnenolone. Monday morning I started with diarreha. Didn't really feel sick or anything, just when I had to go, I had to go. I figued it was something I ate. Three days later still don't feel bad but I'm still having the runs, so I didn't take either this morning and the symptoms appear to be tappering off. I read where taking DHEA could cause stomach upset...is this what they were talking about? Anybody elese have these kinds of issues? I started with 25mg of DHEA and 50mg of pregnelone...should I try halfing those doses. This is getting old.

drinking certain kinds of protein shakes gives me this type situation. no kidding.

 

[JimiThing]

what are you taking? are they capsules? If so is it micronized? have you considered transdermal?

 

[Strat1900]

what are you taking? are they capsules? If so is it micronized? have you considered transdermal?

Yes, they are capsuls and the label says micronized. I considered transdermals but kept getting conflicting info on whether they were better than the oral version...and the orals are easier to get. Short of going prescription what's the better option?

Oh, no protein shakes yet.

 

[IMT staff]

Transdermals are far better than the oral. Dosing is more accurate and absorption is better. Plus you don't have to deal with these other sides you can get from orals.

 

[Strat1900]

Transdermals are far better than the oral. Dosing is more accurate and absorption is better. Plus you do have to deal with these other sides you can get from orals.

Where can I get transdermals then? Both DHEA and pregnenolone can be in transdermal form? Somehow I thought that was by prescription only.

 

[IMT staff]

I know we have it, I think you do have to have a prescription to get the strength we carry, it is 25mg / 200 mg DHEA/Preg

 

[Strat1900]

So I've done a search for DHEA/pregnenolone transdermals and the hits I get (there aren't many) seem to be targeted at women for skin related issues. Is this the same stuff I would use? Can anybody provide a link to a good brand at a good price for augmenting TRT?

 

[willnorthwest]

I use 25mg micronized DHEA and 50mg pregnenalone daily. No stomach issues here. I really dont think your stomach problems are from the DHEA/pregnenolone

 

[IMT staff]

I use 25mg micronized DHEA and 50mg pregnenalone daily. No stomach issues here. I really dont think your stomach problems are from the DHEA/pregnenolone

You never know you would be surprised, I see guys get constipated some IBS, on all different kinds of orals.