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  1. George9

    High blood pressure from Hematocrit and Hemoglobin

    My hematocrit and hemoglobin were higher in the beginning but dropped down later without changing anything but was still higher than before TRT. My blood pressure went from normal to about 140/90. Donating blood did not seem to lower my blood pressure. One person theorized that since blood is...
  2. George9

    Testosterone Cypionate and Nandrolone Decanoate

    Thank you. It is good that you have a healthy diet while you are young and will avoid many health problems later. How do you like FSD? I love it and am looking forward to it getting better as I age and my driving skills diminish. At age 63 I started injecting 100 mg testosterone cypionate...
  3. George9

    Testosterone Cypionate and Nandrolone Decanoate

    Your dose numbers are correct. I am on the carnivore diet and eat at least two pounds of beef and two ounces beef liver per day. I have had my ferritin checked and it is never low. For my age my energy and sex life are very good. I never get depressed. I do strength training three days a...
  4. George9

    Testosterone Cypionate and Nandrolone Decanoate

    I started using testosterone cypionate seven years ago and nandrolone decanoate two years ago. I inject 40 mg (0.2 mL) testosterone and 20 mg (0.1 mL) nandrolone daily in one insulin syringe with 1/2" needle. I inject IM in my quads, glutes, and delts. Except for Armour Thyroid and 5 mg...
  5. George9

    Testosterone Cypionate and Nandrolone Decanoate

    I have been using testosterone and nandrolone at a 2:1 ratio for two years. I do six hours of resistance training each week and have no joint issues or pain. I am 70 years old, 5'9", 182 pounds, and 7.8% body tat.
  6. George9

    Oral GH Booster MK-677 (ibutamoren) Side Effects and Benefits

    I tried MK-677 for several months and had no gains in muscle or decrease in fat. My sleeping did not noticeably improve and my appetite increased only slightly, all in the beginning. While using it my fasting blood glucose increased, blood pressure increased, and water retention increased by...
  7. George9

    Lump lasting 3 months from SubQ Cyp

    The attached video gives an excellent comparison of subcutaneous versus intramuscular injections. The author suggests possibly changing carrier oils if you have an adverse reaction to subcutaneous injections. He cites the biggest disadvantage of IM injections is the accumulation of scar tissue...
  8. George9

    Lump lasting 3 months from SubQ Cyp

    Since HCG is an aqueous solution you can probably keep injecting it into your belly fat with no problem. The testosterone is in an oil which can cause inflammation when injected into fat instead of muscle. Your thighs and delts have a thinner fat layer than your glutes and might be better...
  9. George9

    Is it true that an elevated hematocrit level on TRT does not require blood donation?

    I think he meant nuclear submarines. Carbon dioxide reduces the amount of oxygen that hemoglobin can carry. Since the atmosphere in a submarine can be 3500 ppm carbon dioxide versus 400 ppm in normal air, then submariners probably have higher hematocrits.
  10. George9

    So who is happy with TRT? Who wish they never started?

    I started at 100 mg testosterone cypionate injected once per week. After the first year I gradually increased the dosage over three years to my current 40 mg testosterone cypionate per day. For the last two years I have stayed at 280 mg/wk and do not plan on going higher. My estradiol...
  11. George9

    So who is happy with TRT? Who wish they never started?

    I inject daily testosterone cypionate/oil solution with an insulin syringe at 90 degrees with 1/2" (12.7 mm) needle. Have done this for two years with no problems. These are IM injections because my skin/fat layer is less than 4 mm in my thighs, delts, and glutes. If you do a true...
  12. George9

    So who is happy with TRT? Who wish they never started?

    I couldn't be happier with my TRT results. My doctor started me on 100 mg/wk (one injection/wk) of testosterone cypionate and told me to eat an extra 500 cal/day. I was 63 years old, 193 pounds and 20% body fat and after the first year was 205 pounds and 16% body fat, a gain of 16 pounds...
  13. George9

    Does this swelling need treatment?

    Injecting testosterone into fat can leave a stinging knot that can last for days, as stated below: "Intramuscular tissue "muscle tissue" is hydrophilic, meaning it mixes or dissolves with water. Oil-based medications like injectable testosterone, amino acid formulas, and some injectable...
  14. George9

    Does this swelling need treatment?

    Glad you found what works and let us know about.
  15. George9

    Does this swelling need treatment?

    I have been injecting testosterone cypionate with a 1/2" (12.7 mm) needle into my thighs, delts, and glutes for two years with no problems. My skin/fat layer in my thighs, delts, and glute are 2.2 mm, 2.2 mm, and 4.5 mm, respectively. All my injections with the 1/2" needle are IM. It may...
  16. George9

    Does this swelling need treatment?

    An aqueous solution such as insulin or peptides should be injected subcutaneously.into the fat layer. An oil based solution such testosterone should be injected into the muscle. Oil does not seem to disperse in the fat layer.
  17. George9

    Does this swelling need treatment?

    How long were your needles? Oil injected into fat gets inflamed. Take a skin caliper measurement at the injection site and divide by two to get the minimum needle length. My wife's thighs would get inflamed because a 1/2" needle was not long enough but had no problems with her delts since the...
  18. George9

    Gave Blood Crashed my Ferritn

    Eat more beef, liver, and eggs.
  19. George9

    Higher blood pressure since being on TRT.

    I donated every eight weeks before starting TRT and the carnivore diet. I have given 10 gallons of blood, my wife 18 gallons (she eats little red meat), and a woman at my clinic 28 gallons, all without becoming anemic or other problems.
  20. George9

    Higher blood pressure since being on TRT.

    My ferritin was 129 ng/mL on April 18, 2023. I eat plenty of beef, liver, and eggs.
  21. George9

    The Health Optimization Doctors RoundTable: High Hematocrit Not Important?

    Great video. Dr. Nichols made a good point that blood is a non-Newtonian fluid and that the viscosity decreases with shear. RBCs stay out of the laminate boundary layer in capillaries. I will continue to donate blood anyway.
  22. George9

    Higher blood pressure since being on TRT.

    My blood pressure was normal but increased to numbers similar to yours after starting TRT. I now take 3/4 teaspoon of magnesium citrate with each of my three meals per day. The amount you need will depend on how much magnesium you get from other sources. I started low and backed off at 1...
  23. George9

    Thoughts on my supplement stack appreciated.

    Magnesium will lower your blood pressure a little, help prevent cramps, and do other good things..
  24. George9

    Diets and the use of Metformin

    If you go to a no-carb diet all year you eliminate the need to bulk/cut, which is unhealthy especially as you get older. Metformin has has side effects and is not recommended long term unless you have diabetes. I get a good pump at age 69 by drinking plenty of water and balancing the main...
  25. George9

    Has anyone had blood clots from TRT?

    I have been on TRT for five years and have had no blood clots during that time.
  26. George9

    Wait and Watch Urged in More Prostate Cases

    I could not read the NYT article since I don't have a subscription. Would you briefly summarize the results?
  27. George9

    What is an Alpha?

    David Mech coined the term Alpha Male and hates the way it has been distorted.
  28. George9

    Gene's Nitric Oxide Stack

    I did not see a noticeable improvement in blood pressure, erections, or vascularity from Gene's stack. Since I was already taking 7.2 grams L-Citrulline daily, perhaps there was no room for improvement. Unfortunately Gene's stack produced a fair amount of gas and somewhat loose stools.
  29. George9

    Needle Size to Use To Protect Testosterone Vial Rubber Stopper Integrity

    I use 1 mL vials from Hikma and insulin syringes and have had no problems.
  30. George9

    Gene's Nitric Oxide Stack

    Have ordered everything Gene recommended. Cannot wait to see how much it improves my pump.
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