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Hi I am new here and this is my first post.
I am getting ready to turn 40 this year and the effects of dwindling T have started to become pretty obvious in many ways. I am not new to gear but have never gone the extra mile to have my bloods looked at. I'm kind of oblivious to the etiquette for talking to a doctor about it....if at all. What questions should I be asking? Thanks

Btw, I will be running 500mg of Test E once a week for 10 weeks, then go back down to 150 on cruise.

Sam I Am's picture

Cruise? To me this means your never off.
How could you be experiencing low t symptoms
cruiseing?

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Ozninjaguy's picture

Good question mate. Another bullshit poster.

pippylongstocking's picture

If you would read I have addressed numerous times that I have not yet begun the process. Its something I'm planning on doing. My inexperience does not necessarily equate to BS. It just means I'm here for help and to try and educate myself. We all had to start somewhere and I would be willing to bet most guys didn't start off as professors in the AAS world.

CBBurrr's picture

Ahhh.
I misread that as already doing it, not planning to do it.

Keep researching

Ozninjaguy's picture

Me too...and agreed on the research.

Ozninjaguy's picture

Well good luck with that. There's not much I can say that other members havn't already said.

0newheelup's picture

Welcome to eroids brother. U said uve been feeling the affects of low T and ur no stranger to aas so Deffinately get the test taken like Hormones, complete blood count, lipids cholesterol, urine, prostate, glucose and metabolism. I would be honest about the past aa use with ur doc but test the waters about the future cycle ur thinking about.

IMO... concentrate on what's going on in ur body first. Try to get ur natty hormone levels maxed back out and take care of whatever u find wrong in ur test results. I'd hold off on any aas for now. Plenty of info and people here to help with ur test results around here. Good luck brother

pippylongstocking's picture

Thanks for the welcome! Will do man, thx for the encouragement!

Makwa's picture

How long have you been self medicating?

pippylongstocking's picture

In the past I have only done a few very beginner-ish type cycles which included Dbol, Test E, and a very low amount of Eq. I had good results with that but the PCT was a pain in the ass, and did confuse me a bit at the time, although thanks to the info I found on this site I did eventually get the desired results/dosage.

Now at age 40 and about 15 years since my last cycle... my focus has shifted more towards wanting to enjoy the benefits of T now that I really truly can appreciate what it is to be without it, or having less of it. But again I DO want to use high enough levels of it so that I can get in great shape too, but without using any other AAS compounds other than a little Test E. Killing two birds with one stone so to speak. I hope I'm making sense, I'm not the best communicator through typing.

Makwa's picture

my focus has shifted more towards wanting to enjoy the benefits of T now that I really truly can appreciate what it is to be without it, or having less of it.

You don't even know if you have low T or not yet. Last thing you want to do right now is inject any without getting bloodwork done first, it will just become a big mess otherwise.

pippylongstocking's picture

Yes agreed. I will be getting that done asap. I get it free too because my insurance. Thx again

CBBurrr's picture

If your insurance finds out you're doing steroids you might not have insurance anymore. Sometimes it's best to do your own blood work. At least while you are supplementing

Greg's picture

Btw, I will be running 500mg of Test E once a week for 10 weeks, then go back down to 150 on cruise.

Or, I will be honest with myself and admit I don't know what I'm doing and all that PCT gobbledygook confuses and scares me.

Learn about first cycles change your plans (after getting baseline bloodwork done); 250mg test-e 2x a week for 10 weeks followed by proper PCT and time off.

Greg's picture

Talk to your doc about what you think are the effects of "dwindling T".
He will have you answer a few questions and draw bloods to check your levels. Keep these results as your test baseline. If you have low T (<250 +/-) your doc may opt to put you on TRT based on how you answered your questions. If you are borderline, there are things you can do to increase your T levels naturally Try that and go back to your doc for a retest, if you are still low, argue your case with your doc or see a new doctor.

If you do not have low T your Idea is a stupid one. You most certainly will be making things worse.There are so many sides and complications to putting yourself on TRT it's not funny.

pippylongstocking's picture

Thank you for the feedback Greg. I think I could have probably chosen a more appropriate thread to post my question in because I really was under the impression that "blasting & cruising" was not technically TRT perse, but more a way to benefit from the Test by gaining mass but at the same time not having to deal with PCT as much while cruising. I definitely want to take advantage of the higher doses of T and gain some mass. I can see you are definitely right and I need to just dive into the forums and study a lot. I used to have a greater understanding when I was younger but times and the science have definitely evolved.

Sam I Am's picture

Pippylongstocking? Are you a woman?

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pippylongstocking's picture

Lmao, I was trying to be funny but that shit is gay as fuck now that I look at it

Sam I Am's picture

It's funny and gay..nohomo

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0newheelup's picture

Not to add salt to wound but My first thoughts were red headed pigtails and mid thigh high stockings. Lol. No disrespect, just love. No homo. Good to have ya here!

GizmoDuck's picture

Haha

GizmoDuck's picture

Well, you say you are feeling the low T, ok, thst sucks, sorry to hear, so you need to get labs done first and foremost. Go to your PCP and tell him you just want all your labs checked as well as your Test levels.

How you gonna place yourself on TRT if your levels come back pretty damn good?

Second, just be straight up honest with your doctor. I did. Told my doc straight up. I’m gonna start using and will you monitor my labs and stuff. He, being a good doc, obviously said he doesn’t agree with me using but will do his job to monitor and take care of me. There is a thing called Doc/Patient confidentially where he is not allowed to share information with anyone without your consent. HOWEVER, he does have to share all the stuff with insurance for billing and coverage purposes. My doc said he will keep all the documentation of AAS out of my file and will say I’m using over the counter stuff if anything. But if you wanna draw labs while on cycle you can always find a lab that will do it, it will costs a little more, but it will be off the records

Long story short. Draw labs first and talk to your doc. If he doesn’t wanna help monitor then find another doc who will

pippylongstocking's picture

Thank you so much! You hit the nail right on the head as far as what answer I was looking for. I was a bit concerned if there was any legality in question as far as being open with the doc about being on cycle. I really appreciate your answer.

pippylongstocking's picture

This had not occurred to me. Holy shit...

GizmoDuck's picture

Yup. Not worth losing insurance over

johnmarshall12's picture

Your post doesn't make sense. You're going to a Doc but you're gonna run 500mg Test E for ten weeks. No Doc will Rx that amount of test!

If you were going for TRT they would want your symptoms explained , then order a blood test. If the results were low they would then Rx TRT at a much lower dose!

pippylongstocking's picture

Let me clarify. I'm not getting an Rx from a doctor, im using one of the sources. I have not been to a doctor yet. I guess I phrased my question incorrectly. I was just wanting to know if I should be getting my blood work done when I do begin. I have always done it without the aid of any bloodwork or Dr's input in the past, however that was years ago. I am getting older now so my health/longevity is more of a priority now that I'm getting older. I am not that educated on the subject which is why I am asking. I should have probably just searched the forums first instead. I just kind of wanted to get an opinion on my specific circumstance.

GizmoDuck's picture

No offense. And don’t mean this in a derogatory way. You need to get educated. You have come to the right pace. There is TONS of Info here. Just click on the forums, find a topic, and read away. And also. You will find plenty of vets here that will help you, as long as you aren’t being an idiot and wanting to be spoon fed.

pippylongstocking's picture

Will do man, that's why I asked. I do not want to be spoon fed but I also do not want to lead myself astray by what I "think" is the correct interpretation. So if in doubt I will ask. And I do appreciate the help. Thanks again

Dr.BroScience's picture

What?

You are "feeling the effects of dwindling T" yet you are blasting and cruising? What?

This post makes little sense at all.
Regardless, talk to your doctor about what you are feeling have him pull bloods then review the data.

It seems as though you need to stop your current protocol , do much much more personal research and talk to your doctor.

pippylongstocking's picture

Sorry for any confusion. If you read again... I said that "I WILL be". Have not started as of yet. Just trying to figure out the doctor aspect of it, and how to approach.

GizmoDuck's picture

Just straight up be honest with your doc and tell him
But before you do any of that. Draw your labs! Go from there

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