Low Total test - HELP
Hi guys,
I’ve been on CRUSE for the past 7 years with no issues @180mg test E/week.
Total test always around 1000 ng/dL
2 months ago I did a test that gave me test of 230 ng/dL. That’s extremely low as I am usually near 1000.
I assumed my test was bunk and went for another brand and upped the dose to 300mg/week!
Did the test after 4 weeks and test only rose to 900ng/dL. That’s less then it did when I was on 180mg. Almost double the dose!
Got me some 100% farmacy grade for 2 months, took at 250mg/week and got the readings today - still 900ng/dL.
I know total test is not significant but I’m worried I may have some health issue preventing total test to go up.
Can scar tissue lead to less absortion? I'm doing 2 injections a week (total 250mg) always on my delts.
b/f of 8/9%.
Researched a lot and found nothing on this topic.
Free test is around 21 - 23pg/ml.
Any inputs?!
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Scar tissue could definitely be an issue. I myself am on TRT and do 2 pins/w with 50mg Test each subQ into the glutes area. I have a very stable and high test for my dosage. SubQ 2x per week for TRT is the way to go IMO. Never had any reaction whatsoever. I also think SubQ leads to more consistent absorption, whereas if your muscle is full of scar tissue it is always a hit or miss. Also if your muscle is very well perfused blood wise absorption could be way faster than intended.
Last thing you could try is to switch over to test Cyp, as theoretically it could be that you could hydrolyze the heptanoic acid chain (=enanthate) faster for some reason
Bro, thank you so much for your reply.
I will do one more try, that is to test the day after the injection. If levels remain “low” for the dosage, I’ll try what you suggest.
Thanks!
NO!!! Levels don´t peak until 3-4d after i.m. injection
Yes, in theory that’s true.
But for some reason (shooting in delts an low bf) my absorption may be quicker.
It was suggested by my doc and by another member here. It makes sense.
I’ll try pinning Monday night and drawing Wednesday morning.
I saw this video by anabolic doc where he had this patient in jail that had unusually low readings for his dose. Apparently when the nurse gives the shot in the delt there’s a higher peak and a lower trough by the next shot compared to lower body shots. If this is true a reading of 900 in a trough would mean right after the shot your levels would be much higher than necessary.
Thanks. I’ll probably try drawing blood the day after the shot to see the results... thanks for the input.
Maybe split the dose bro to 2 pins a week. It might level it out.
IMO you definitely had bunk gear. Make sure to write a review on the gear.
I am splitting bro - 125mg Monday and 125mg Friday...
The thing is I’m on pharmacy grade now. 100% legit.
Bought directly in the pharmacy ...
And the values won’t go up.
That is very interesting.. I will continue to follow this, because that’s very interesting.
AnonYou said you're in an almost 3rd world country so maybe the test results are flawed. Maybe they didn't even test it the second time and just printed out your previous results of 900 ng/dL and that's why your results were 900 twice in a row despite changing dosage.
Edit: the 2 times your results came back as 900 were the results for everything else tested exactly the same too?
I don’t believe that’s the case...
I’ve been on TRT for 7 years. Always dos the lab tests in this lab, and no problem..
Thanks for the Input anyway.
My idea is that it’s probably the scar tissue...
I've never got the same result twice in a blood test... rarely even in the same 100's (e.g.; 592; 675; 702; 605)
Your levels make you susceptible to high RBC count and other issues a doctor, even a 3rd world quack wouldn't be trying to keep you at 1000.
A doctor would be having you come in at a time when your levels should be there lowest... i.e. early AM on the day you pin but before you pin. So, if 900 is the low point, you're off the charts at your peak.
Sorry bro, my fault.
My results were not 900. Bad English.
It was 941/939/908...
I pinned Monday night and draw blood on Thursday morning.
Do you think 900 something isn’t low @ 250mg/week?
I think your TRT claim is false.
See a qualified endo doc.
Exactly as I was thinking, you beat me to it!
AnonRotating injection sites is always a good idea.
Sorry people. Never edited my stats. Done now.
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I am followed by a doc but I live in a almost 3rd world country. This is the only doc here that has any idea what TRT is and he said 900 total test for 250mg test is normal.
I know 300mg is not TRT. I only did this for a few weeks because my test was so low. If I go back to 180mg, my total test will probably go way way down and I believe 900 is like the lower I want test to be, right?
Everything is ok on bloodwork except low total test (For the test in putting in) and a bit high E2 - 62ng/L.
Oh. I’m also on GH and HCG so the total test should be even higher...
Cry me a river... See a doctor. and fill out your stats.
He's "followed" by a doc, meaning he has one that follows him on instagram.
Molinin302Possibly Onlyfans... never know
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You'll like his stats boss...
Molinin302My math isn't the best, is he 25 this year or next?
Lol, he's 39 now so our math must be different than his.
Hey bro, I’m assuming you are self administering trt. Nothing wrong with that but after 7 years I would think you would have it pretty much ironed down. Then again we are getting older and things change so I understand. 300mgs is a little high for trt. How often did you do your labs when your levels were at 1000?
As for the scar tissue. Just rotate your injection areas for each injection so your not hitting the same site repeatedly(hint:Glutes). Scar tissue builds up when you are constantly pinning the same site over and over. This will certainly reduce absorption. These are all valid factors in your lower levels. Also if you are concerned there may be other issues I would def see your Dr. and get more Labs done. If you get a chance to put more info on here about your lab profile I’m sure all the guys on here will be able to help you out a lot better buddy. Good luck!!!
Hey bro, can you elaborate on why there is nothing wrong with self medicating?
Thanks for the only reasonable reply bro