BuffMaltese
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I’m hoping someone here has run into something similar.
Background: I’m 48, very active, long history of lifting and conditioning. I’m in good cardiovascular shape. Historically I could run or walk fast without any lower leg issues at all, even when I was out of shape years ago.
Current cycle (first real blast):
– Test C 350 mg/week
– Primo 200 mg/week (this is the only recent new compound)
– NPP 150 mg/week
– HGH 3 IU/day
Previously: 150mg test, 70-100mg NPP, 3iu HGH
About 2–3 weeks into full doses (first added lower dose of Primo around 4-5 weeks ago) I started developing a weird tightness / cramping sensation in my shins and anterior lower legs. First came on when I tried to jog after about 7 minutes. Tried 12 degree, 3mph incline walking on a subsequent session and same thing occurred. Then a few days ago I was walking fast in the mall and the same thing occurred. Now today I was doing a workout and just sat in a body weight squat to stretch and the same sensation started happening.
– Feels like extreme tightness or impending cramp in the tibialis / shin area
– Cardiovascularly I’m totally fine, breathing and heart rate are normal
– This never happened to me before, even when I used to run while out of shape
No swelling, redness, or focal pain. Just severe tightness / fatigue in the shins that comes on fast.
Things I’m wondering about:
– Electrolytes or mineral imbalance (magnesium, potassium, sodium?)
– Primo causing something vascular or electrolyte related
– Blood thickness / hematocrit issues
– Something like exertional compartment syndrome triggered by AAS
Has anyone experienced shin cramping or anterior lower leg tightness like this on cycle, especially with Primo?
Any ideas what labs I should check (CBC, ferritin, electrolytes, CK, etc.) or things to try?
Appreciate any insight. This one has me scratching my head.
Background: I’m 48, very active, long history of lifting and conditioning. I’m in good cardiovascular shape. Historically I could run or walk fast without any lower leg issues at all, even when I was out of shape years ago.
Current cycle (first real blast):
– Test C 350 mg/week
– Primo 200 mg/week (this is the only recent new compound)
– NPP 150 mg/week
– HGH 3 IU/day
Previously: 150mg test, 70-100mg NPP, 3iu HGH
About 2–3 weeks into full doses (first added lower dose of Primo around 4-5 weeks ago) I started developing a weird tightness / cramping sensation in my shins and anterior lower legs. First came on when I tried to jog after about 7 minutes. Tried 12 degree, 3mph incline walking on a subsequent session and same thing occurred. Then a few days ago I was walking fast in the mall and the same thing occurred. Now today I was doing a workout and just sat in a body weight squat to stretch and the same sensation started happening.
– Feels like extreme tightness or impending cramp in the tibialis / shin area
– Cardiovascularly I’m totally fine, breathing and heart rate are normal
– This never happened to me before, even when I used to run while out of shape
No swelling, redness, or focal pain. Just severe tightness / fatigue in the shins that comes on fast.
Things I’m wondering about:
– Electrolytes or mineral imbalance (magnesium, potassium, sodium?)
– Primo causing something vascular or electrolyte related
– Blood thickness / hematocrit issues
– Something like exertional compartment syndrome triggered by AAS
Has anyone experienced shin cramping or anterior lower leg tightness like this on cycle, especially with Primo?
Any ideas what labs I should check (CBC, ferritin, electrolytes, CK, etc.) or things to try?
Appreciate any insight. This one has me scratching my head.
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