starting week3,,,something not right.

[c11c2]

On Oct 16th I was prescribed my first TRT cycle. At that time I had not really researched testosterone replacement but I knew I was low and the only numbersmy Dr (HRT specialist ) shared w me was that I was at a 147. He informed me that I should be at least 600 if not 750 (35yr old 6' 215 lbs). He gave me a shot of 200mg test cyp on the spot. I immediately felt like a million bucks. So much energy my head was lifted and I just felt amazing. Literally only 5 to 10 min after the shot....

So he ended up putting me on the following cycle which, after reading the stickies , is a hell of a lot of test cyp....400mg test cyp split up in 2 shots a week of 200mg. Then 1000iu HCG (fortified in B12) per week split up in 2 weekly shots of 500iu. And then 2mg arimidex split up into 2 doses a week of 1mg.

The first week I had not gotten my HCG yet so I had only taken 400mg of test (plus the 200mg the DR injected for a total of 600mg for the week ) and then 2mg arimidex. I felt 19 again , banged the wife multiple times and kept up w my sons. Week 2 I started my HCG shots . I get an immediate rush after injection probably from the b12 that it is mixed with. Towards the end of this week I have been feeling lazy and moody. I can get up very easily but morning woods are not there like week 1.

This Saturday I start week 3.....I'm assuming I'm feeling this way due to e2. Should I stop the arimidex for a while or should I increase the dose? Hard to tell if my e2 is high or low since this is my first go around. I might go get blood work next week to tell for sure but from my above description of what I'm taking what would someone w experience suggest is the issue? Too high of e2 or too low?

Or something entirely different? I am taking vitamins eating healthy and lifting weights 3 times a week. I appreciate any input. Thanks!

 

[methos0123]

Too hard to tell. Get labs done with privatemdlabs.

 

[tbonexl]

Yea its a big guessing game without bloodwork. Just stay on what your taking till after bloodwork is done.

 

[c11c2]

I'll go in next week for lab work. Thanks for the replies.

 

[Sullerson]

That's a pretty hefty dose for TRT treatment. I would venture to say your E2 levels are a bit off. Get blood work done and talk to your Dr. about your concerns. TRT is a well balanced act of keeping test as high as possible without access converting into estrogen. He may have you a bit too high.

 

[Alpin]

You're probably on too much arimidex...
who knows...
are you fairly lean?

 

[c11c2]

Not lean. I'm 6' 213lbs and wear a size 36 waist jeans. After doing some research I'm wondering why the DR would have me on such a high dose. I'm going to make time and get blood work done soon as possible. I'm thinking that I'm not on enough arimidex because I'm retaining water ...I feel I'm getting harder but seen a bit of a bloat to my face and chest area. I'll know for sure here in a week or so. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[c11c2]

Which panel of blood work would you suggest I get if wanting to know my testosterone as well as e2 levels from privatemdlabs?

 

[hiram1st]

Which panel of blood work would you suggest I get if wanting to know my testosterone as well as e2 levels from privatemdlabs?

Hormone panel for females
. May have to search hormone and then pick the one I stated.

Estradiol sensitive

Get both of these this is the cheapest route for what you asked about

 

[MJF]

I had the same question. I found the answer in a few places. But check the sticky's at top of this forum. Megatron (I think) spells it out pretty well.

 

[Chiefy]

Hormone panel for females
. May have to search hormone and then pick the one I stated.

Estradiol sensitive

Get both of these this is the cheapest route for what you asked about

This.

The female hormone panel and the sensitive estradiol cover most of the important stuff. It won't tell you your free testosterone value but to be honest there's almost no need to test it, you're going to be waaaay out of range on total and free T on this protocol. Would be nice to have a PSA value too.

Have you asked your doctor why he has put you on such high doses of these meds? Your protocol is not sustainable for the long term and is putting your health at risk.

 

[mightysatchmo]

Sure is high dose..you went from super low to banging a high dose. Once you regulate and get under control you will feel like a million bucks.

 

[Alpin]

Sure is high dose..you went from super low to banging a high dose. Once you regulate and get under control you will feel like a million bucks.

Imagine what his system felt like.....
what?? Wheres all this Test coming from???
His receptors must be charged with those doses...
let's admit it...
pharm grade Test is a bit more potent than UGL gear.
I would say that 200 mg a week of pharm grade is like using 300 mg a week of UGL stuff.
This has been my experience atleast.

 

[RR88]

You will know how well it's working by week 6. Most importantly like people have said; get blood work. It's a must.

 

[c11c2]

Yes! The first week I actually felt super charged but now in week 3 not so much. I was discussing this on a different forum and I had numerous people say that I was lying on how much the DR prescribed so I'm glad I found a group of people that are not dipshits. I appreciate everyone's feedback. As soon as I started taking the 1000iu of hcg the energy has not been as noticeable so I'm assuming that I'm way over on e2. Going to drop down to 500iu a week iinstead. All depends on the blood results. I'll post them when I get them to see what you all think.