First post here,
I'm going to give stats to give clarity to my exact situation, hoping that this request for advice helps not only myself but others in a similar situation.
45 year old male 6'8" 395. Was dx'd back in 2000 with advanced degenerative disc disease, been on narcotics for pain management for now 15 years. Was on one med intake for almost 12 of those 15 and opioid rotation was not done, causing hypoglycemic reactions (low blood sugar) as a result. They put me on a stronger med intake (morphine sulphate IR) that is a continual ongoing treatment that will go years forward to deal with the skeletal issues I have.
As time moved on, and with my research, found Low T present in the body. Follow up brought awareness to my HCP and instantly put me in treatment for data proving long term pain management blocks receptors where test links up, but pain meds were blocking the path, thus lowering test levels.
Started off with minimal 1x a month, 2x month, to 3x a month and now I self administer without visits, getting my costs down to $11.70 per injection.
Was told to administer 2x a month, but went on my own agenda to do 1ml a week. Far better results. As of this week, I'm now .5 twice a week.
Started upper body exercises 10 days ago with enormous results, even though I've felt like building body mass since I first started taking this product. But as a result of this increased strength there's been problems along the way. Retore left rotator cuff, tore right rotator cuff for first time in the last 9 months due to work related injuries, not exercise. 2 Cort injections, one in each shoulder. When I started my program about 2 weeks ago the left favored arm is actually my weakest, but immediately I'm getting both shoulders synchronized in equal strength.
Overweight is my current status, lots of stomach that needs to shrink. Arms are well built, shoulders and back lack proper discipline in strength training but I'm willing to do whatever needed. Goal here is through diet and exercise with cardio once I take fat mass and do the conversion in chest. Going after high protein, low sugar discipline and water intake.
Lots of muscle cramping in body if I don't keep hydration as top priority. Staying away from high sodium drinks or foods as water retention is present with taking Test C. Also had issue recently with high BP (217/163) at a relaxed state which put the sirens on and got put on bp meds for first time ever in 45 years.
Can't go into a solid red meat diet for protein because of history of gout/uric acid levels. Extreme muscle spasms around the spine I reluctantly use low doses of muscle relaxers, and only at a last resort. Don't like the experience of them.
The goal in asking the community for advice here:
I've got one chance left in my 40's to build an upper body, lean out. I'll be on Test C indefinitely through Dr's orders. Get tested every 3 months, but sometimes every 6. On my current regimen I plan on down dosing to make sure no overly high test results become of it's use.
The most important statement I can make for myself here is that I do NOT want to risk any more injuries to the ligaments/joints of my body as I've got almost 30 years pulling wrenches/extreme lifting as a master plumber. I'm going for burnout reps, low impact weight at first but the body is responding quickly to pack the weight on to make it count. No other methods of enhancement by injection or pill in my current program.
A little history,
Used to weightlift back when I was 29. Used various steroid related products but were always GNC vita paks, creatine supplements, something tied to DDT or DHT (not sure of abbrev) and had great results.
But this time around I can tell I have strength in a different way now, enormous strength with fast results already visible. I'm building for the long haul, redesigning my stature/physique to take myself into my 50's/60's without having an excessive BMI. I do NOT want to dare touch creatine supplements now after 15 years subjective damage to my aging kidneys... not worth it at this point.
Given that I'm on this product *test C* for an indefinite period of time, should I follow the readings on this forum of 'cycling' this treatment? Of course if a blood test reveals low, they'll prescribe more. If high, they'll reduce my amounts either by product prescribed or by reducing amount per intake.
My long term goal is to build the largest chest/shoulders/back with less attention to legs. Already have good solid mass in those areas. Just trying to give myself one last chance to get what I had when I was 29 and I'm actually already there if the fat mass is gone. It wears on me like two separate skins.
Hope the full disclosure helps. I'm dead serious in my program and the physique will appear in the coming months, just need some helpful guidance if those of you are willing.
I'm going to give stats to give clarity to my exact situation, hoping that this request for advice helps not only myself but others in a similar situation.
45 year old male 6'8" 395. Was dx'd back in 2000 with advanced degenerative disc disease, been on narcotics for pain management for now 15 years. Was on one med intake for almost 12 of those 15 and opioid rotation was not done, causing hypoglycemic reactions (low blood sugar) as a result. They put me on a stronger med intake (morphine sulphate IR) that is a continual ongoing treatment that will go years forward to deal with the skeletal issues I have.
As time moved on, and with my research, found Low T present in the body. Follow up brought awareness to my HCP and instantly put me in treatment for data proving long term pain management blocks receptors where test links up, but pain meds were blocking the path, thus lowering test levels.
Started off with minimal 1x a month, 2x month, to 3x a month and now I self administer without visits, getting my costs down to $11.70 per injection.
Was told to administer 2x a month, but went on my own agenda to do 1ml a week. Far better results. As of this week, I'm now .5 twice a week.
Started upper body exercises 10 days ago with enormous results, even though I've felt like building body mass since I first started taking this product. But as a result of this increased strength there's been problems along the way. Retore left rotator cuff, tore right rotator cuff for first time in the last 9 months due to work related injuries, not exercise. 2 Cort injections, one in each shoulder. When I started my program about 2 weeks ago the left favored arm is actually my weakest, but immediately I'm getting both shoulders synchronized in equal strength.
Overweight is my current status, lots of stomach that needs to shrink. Arms are well built, shoulders and back lack proper discipline in strength training but I'm willing to do whatever needed. Goal here is through diet and exercise with cardio once I take fat mass and do the conversion in chest. Going after high protein, low sugar discipline and water intake.
Lots of muscle cramping in body if I don't keep hydration as top priority. Staying away from high sodium drinks or foods as water retention is present with taking Test C. Also had issue recently with high BP (217/163) at a relaxed state which put the sirens on and got put on bp meds for first time ever in 45 years.
Can't go into a solid red meat diet for protein because of history of gout/uric acid levels. Extreme muscle spasms around the spine I reluctantly use low doses of muscle relaxers, and only at a last resort. Don't like the experience of them.
The goal in asking the community for advice here:
I've got one chance left in my 40's to build an upper body, lean out. I'll be on Test C indefinitely through Dr's orders. Get tested every 3 months, but sometimes every 6. On my current regimen I plan on down dosing to make sure no overly high test results become of it's use.
The most important statement I can make for myself here is that I do NOT want to risk any more injuries to the ligaments/joints of my body as I've got almost 30 years pulling wrenches/extreme lifting as a master plumber. I'm going for burnout reps, low impact weight at first but the body is responding quickly to pack the weight on to make it count. No other methods of enhancement by injection or pill in my current program.
A little history,
Used to weightlift back when I was 29. Used various steroid related products but were always GNC vita paks, creatine supplements, something tied to DDT or DHT (not sure of abbrev) and had great results.
But this time around I can tell I have strength in a different way now, enormous strength with fast results already visible. I'm building for the long haul, redesigning my stature/physique to take myself into my 50's/60's without having an excessive BMI. I do NOT want to dare touch creatine supplements now after 15 years subjective damage to my aging kidneys... not worth it at this point.
Given that I'm on this product *test C* for an indefinite period of time, should I follow the readings on this forum of 'cycling' this treatment? Of course if a blood test reveals low, they'll prescribe more. If high, they'll reduce my amounts either by product prescribed or by reducing amount per intake.
My long term goal is to build the largest chest/shoulders/back with less attention to legs. Already have good solid mass in those areas. Just trying to give myself one last chance to get what I had when I was 29 and I'm actually already there if the fat mass is gone. It wears on me like two separate skins.
Hope the full disclosure helps. I'm dead serious in my program and the physique will appear in the coming months, just need some helpful guidance if those of you are willing.
