High blood pressure on Test/Deca cycle

[4150]

I'm starting my 4th week on a 500mg/wk Test Cyp. and 300mg/wk Deca cycle with .5 Anastrozole EOD. I Started with .5 Anastrozole ED but backed off last week thinking it was too much.

Last Monday when I did my injection I felt fine and 1 hr after my injection I got a bad headache that lasted 2 days. That is why I backed off my AI dosage because I thought it was crashing E2. I decided to skip my Thursday injection.

I did the next injection yesterday evening and woke up in the middle of the night with another headache. I went and checked my blood pressure at 10:30 this morning and it was 150/90.

I monitor my BP regularly and it is always normal or at the top of the normal zone. Never in my life has it been a concern. I ran a 500mg/wk test cycle once before and BP was normal throughout.

I do not have any BP medicine on hand. I would have to order it which could take a week or two. Should I discontinue the Deca? Maybe stop this cycle and come up with another plan? Do you have any other suggestions?

I'm 41 yr old male. No PCT i'll drop to my TRT dosage. Diet is good and water intake is a gallon a day. I guzzled about a half gallon of water when my headaches came about and it seemed to help a little but I don't think I'm dehydrated. Thanks.

 

[Milton]

Thanks for the info, helps on the way

 

[luckypaul]

Are you watching your sodium intake? Are you retaining water? I have found it to difficult to keep bp steady on a cycle using meds, I'm either low or high. low bp can be a huge problem in the gym.

 

[4150]

I try to avoid eating anything that's processed and stick to chicken, beef, taterz, veggies, fruit or anything that's somewhat natural. I never add any salt but peanut butter seems to have a lot of sodium in it and I eat a lot of that.

As far as retaining water goes, I haven't gained much weight yet and I don't "feel" like I am. I started with a strong dosage of Anastrozole in hopes of avoiding water and BP issues.

The first week of my cycle I did less than 200mg total because I was nervous about taking a new compound so I thought I'd just see what happened . Maybe I need to stop since it's early on and wait a few weeks and start over with a different plan or even a different combination of AAS?

 

[tbonexl]

Do you plan on getting bloodwork to see if your ai is dialed in? Deca does aromatize to a degree...

 

[4150]

Yes, I was planning on mid-cycle bloodwork at 6 or 7 weeks. If I stop I probably won't get it done unless something is awry.

I haven't heard any recomnendations on whether or not to stop the Deca or both or any other tricks of the trade. My next injection isn't until Thursday evening. I borrowed a blood pressure test machine I'll see what happens .

 

[AverageMan]

I'll be curious to see your RBC on your blood test. High RBC could have something to do with high BP.

19nor compounds are known to spike red blood cell production.

 

[DucBase]

High doses of deca have given me BP and high HCT issues, but I wouldn't expect it at 4 weeks with such a low dose. estrogen could be high at 4 weeks though.

The timing is odd. Unless you are allergic to the oil or something nothing should be spiking that quickly. Are you sure you aren't just stressing yourself out?

 

[Shovel]

Is your only concern slightly high bp and a headache? Remember, you ARE using hormones that are changing your body chemistry.
I'd say ride it out and get bloodwork done. Also wouldn't take bp medicine without a doc prescription

 

[4150]

yes, high BP and the two headaches are my only concern at this point besides I feel somewhat tired.

I thought that the high blood pressure was something to be very concerned about.

I would like to keep going. I put a lot of effort into this cycle. So I guess the advice is to keep going a couple more weeks and get blood work done and go from there?

How high is high enough to stop?

 

[Shovel]

Do you know what your normal bp runs.? Mine stays at what yours is now with bp meds. If it goes lower I pass out.
A lot of guys use herbal remedies to keep bp lower while on cycle

 

[Shovel]

What's your honest daily diet look like?

 

[halfwit]

Your bp isn't that high in the grand scheme of things, and the myth that high bp causes headaches is from guys in a hypertensive crisis, which you're not in. Low bp however, can cause headaches.

Blood test time I'm thinking. It's well worth the money. No guessing, and it will rule out the vast majority of causes. FYI: The most common cause of headaches is...

Dehydration.

My .02c

 

[4150]

today is similar every day:
shake made from banana, 6 tbsp PB, 1/3 cup oatmeal, 1 scoop protein powder

6 oz. hamb. patty and rice

6 oz. hamb. patty , rice, and veggie

6 oz. hamb. patty and potatoes

work out

shake like the breakfast shake

stew made from chicken, sausage, brats, potatoes, asparagus, squash, turnips -it's hard to measure that one

another helping of supper before bed

I try to hit the gallon of water a day. no soda. The weekends get a little off schedule. I probably don't ear enoungh. The hamb. patties never get old I eat alot of them. I substitute other foods such as eggs, potatoes, granola and such.

 

[halfwit]

A gallon is likely not enough water, but we're guessing. Labsmd.com, female panel, and a trip to a quest diagnostics center will be the best route here.

 

[Shovel]

be conscious of your sodium intake also. Like HW says drink more water. Do bloodwork but all in all you're on the right track for a good cycle and you'll love the joint relief from nandrolone

 

[4150]

Thanks guys. I'll continue on schedule. I'll drink way more water. Maybe I was dehydrated coming out of the weekend?
The closest place to get labs done is 3 hrs away. It definitely won't be this weekend but probably the next.

 

[halfwit]

Thanks guys. I'll continue on schedule. I'll drink way more water. Maybe I was dehydrated coming out of the weekend?
The closest place to get labs done is 3 hrs away. It definitely won't be this weekend but probably the next.

Totally possible. Remember, the biggest catalyst in bodily functions is water. This is needed for just about anything you do, and if your demands are much higher, so will be the requirement for water.

 

[walid]

My friend my personal advice to you because i had this issue before
Check this points
1- stop your cycle and the BP
will become normal with some days
2- you are one of some people whom get sideeffect of steroids
3- change deca with bold next cycle (less androgenic)
4- stay away from high androgenic stuff like tren-oxy
5- check your RBC and try to Donate blood before starting cycle
I think the issue not in sodium or water retention but in-
high androgen /estrogen/rbc
Staysafe

 

[Milton]

Please keep us posted on your progress.