I was wondering about hcg’s affect on LH. It simulates not stimulates LH correct?
I am in Utah and would appreciate info on getting Nolva.
yes, you have the hCG poetically correct
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Is it safe to get Nolva on my own?
I am excited at the option of a SERM restart. But there is something about it that makes me nervous.
What should one expect when going from test+HCG+AI to a SERM? Anything drastic?
I have this idea that if not successful, a SERM restart will cause major problems. Is this not the case?
We cannot be posting sources, for a number of reasons. Sorry, I know that that is not helpful.
If on T+AI+hCG, you would drop the T and take anastrozole 1mg/week → 0.5mg/week. Then after a week or so, stop hCG and add the SERM. Do not do both hCG and a SERM together. Now the top end of the HPTA should be producing LH+FSH and the testes will be working with that. Then after a few weeks, slowly taper off of the SERM and cruise on the AI. Nothing drastic, but it might feel that way.
Use nolvadex, not clomid.
I have been completely off testosterone injections for 3 weeks. I actually feel pretty good. - Have not had the peaks and valleys I experienced on test.
I am currently on 250iu HCG every day(sometimes I skip a day because I worry about leydig desensitization)
Also taking 1/8mg arimidex E3D, 1grain Armour 2x per day, 20mg DHEA, 5000iu Vit-D, Fish Oil, Multi Vitamin
I feel better than I have in a long time. Have not had my levels checked since stopping test but will have that done on Monday. I have noticed some negative effects in muscle tone.
KSman (and everyone) - I picked up some Iodine/Iodide from the same place I get my other supplements. 12.5mg Seems very high.
Here is the label info and link for the product.
http://nutrascriptives.com/shop/hormones/iodine-iodide-complex/details/124/39/hormones/iodine-iodide-complex.html
Is this a good supplement for for Iodine replentishment? When is the best time to take Iodine?
Thanks
Many are using a product called Iodoral that is also 12.5 mg
Many use body temperature as a rough guide to change from iodine replenishment to maintenance doses. When taking a thyroid drug, that is not really a good method as the thyroid drug would mask the temperature deficit.
Hope you guys are well.
I stopped my TRT and am focusing on my Thyroid and Adrenals right now. I recently went to a clinic that specializes in Thyroid and Autoimmune disease. After my first visit the doc ordered a long list of blood labs. -Nothing on Testosterone or E2. Nothing on Testosterone, buts lots on Thyroid! I am familiar with some (TSH, FT4, FT3 etc) but not the others. I’m really am hoping to get insight from you guys about my blood work. Most of these tests are new to me. Im specifically wondering about my bad cholesterol, the thyroid numbers, and what an RT3 of 16.7 means to me. - Also wondering why Id have such high TSH.?
I would appreciate your opinions! Is there anything that stands out or is out of whack and should be addressed?
Thanks in advance.
If you want more details, I pasted my health journal below. If you dont care, I would still appreciate any thoughts on my labs.
Thanks guys!
Health Log-
I guess the fact that its been about 5 months since Ive taken time to give a health update is a good thing. I have been feeling much better overall. Not great still, but much better.
I started HCG last fall and did notice positive results. I just felt better in general.
Also started Armour and DHEA at the end of last year. Felt even better with those.
December I felt pretty good. I had the energy and motivation to get to the gym consistently and was noticing better mood and physique. At the recommendation of my new doc I completely stopped my Testosterone injections December 31, 2012. On the HCG alone, I continued to feel pretty good as long as I made it to the gym at least 3 times per week.
February was a crazy month with work. I wasnâ??t able to inject HCG for a few weeks and started to feel like crap.
March sucked. I felt horrible. I had blood work done while on the thyroid meds only. My TSH was 0 (because I was on Armour) and my T was low again. Donâ??t know where the E2 and LH should have been when not on Test Cyp.
3/5/13 Labs
Testosterone 327 (280-1100)
LH 4.3 (3-10)
E2 13.4 (10-60)
TSH 0 (.45-4.67) â?? I was on Armour at the time
FT4 1.3 (.71-1.85)
I started HCG again and it helped but I never felt as good as I did in January. I ran out of the HCG and have not filled it due to increased cost. Also ran out of DHEA and didnâ??t bother to replace it because I didnâ??t know how effective it was. Lastly, I ran out of Armour and because my doc moved, I no longer have a prescription.
Beginning of April I was desperate. I felt horrible and my mood was awful. I picked up some vitamin D and more DHEA â?? 25mg/day (I think its extended release which is different from last time). I honestly think that has made a huge difference. I swear my mood improved within a day or two and I have had the energy and motivation to hit the gym 3 times per week. Also improved is my cognative fuction and ability to focus. My overheated feeling has also become less frequent.
I still have 1 or 2 days per week that are beyond miserable. I feel so heavy and lethargic, no brain power, and absolutely no strength. I donâ??t know what causes it. Itâ??s usually worst from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.
A few other things to note; I have not slept well the past month or so since Iâ??ve felt more energy, and when I stopped taking fish oil this week I think I noticed my skin and scalp became much more dry. And my skin became more oily to compensate.? I need to get back on it.
Currently on:
5000 iu Vitamin D per day
25mg DHEA per day
Fish Oil
Recent Labs of Significance
4/22/13
TSH 5.2 (.45-4.67)
Free T4 2.4
T4 7.3 (4.5-12.0)
T3 83.0 (71-180)
RT3 16.7 (9.2-24.1)
Vit D 25-Hydrx 45.3 (30-100)
best time to take it would be in the morning as you may see an energy boost or u could take some first thing and some later in the day depending on how you feel… I would suggest starting with half a pill and every few days taper up… how high you want to go is up to you ksman suggest 50 mg for two weeks i believe or until you hit ). 0.75 grams. Becareful and do not take this is you plan on getting thyroid labs…
Just a question? how do I copy and paist my labs on here? I see you did the picture of the dosage but when i try and paist my labs it won’t allow me?
Forgot to mention I have been monitoring temps for a while and they are fairly consistent. 96.8 when waking up. And around 97.7 in the afternoon.
Again, hoping for more thoughts on the lab results above.
Thanks
Joe