Testosterone shots fo Muscle loss and weakness

[Whitestonian]

Decided on test injections to see if it would help releive muscle weakness and loss. After shoulder replacement surgery, I've been in the gym 4 x ' s a week for 2 1/2 years. I actually gained an inch on my arms but then the progress has come to a halt. My T level was 345 and started clinic injections of 300. Had the second dose a few days ago, so far I don't feel any difference. I'm told a change will be normally be felt after 6 injections. I get 1 shot every 2 weeks, then another blood test. The goal is a level of 800.

 

[Megatron28]

It usually takes 3-6 weeks to feel the effects of test injections. Give it some time. Make sure you monitor your estradiol too. It is going to be shooting up with a test dose like that. And watch your hematocrit. You can lower hematocrit by donating blood.

Most guys do better on more frequent injections too. Once every 2 weeks is a long time and bound to put you on a roller coaster ride. Most guys here do every 3.5, 5 or 7 days. Not too many like going longer than 7 days. More frequent injections tends to help keep your estradiol under control too.

Are you saying you put an inch on your arms with just one injection and over 14 days? If so, I wonder if a lot of that is water weight due to estrogen problems.

 

[Whitestonian]

Sorry, no it took 2 1/2 years for the 1 inch gain and that was way before the shot. Thanks for your input..

 

[Whitestonian]

Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm also getting a B12 shot with the T.