Feedback for New Members

[Grimmsnarl13]

I wasn't sure where to post this. Just wanted to provide feedback for new members from the perspective of a new member who just tried their first cycle and is ending it early. Hopefully this helps someone in the future avoid mistakes I made.

This forum, and others online, are great resources for information on AAS but they're surely not compact and complete sources (e.g. step-by-step guide). As you're learning and experiencing your first cycle, I've found that when acting overly cautious about side effects responses online (this and other forums) tend to be that you're overreacting and it's part of the process of your body changing. On the other end, if you're not showing caution about side effects then responses online (this and other forums) tend to be that you're uneducated and should research more (but with no suggestion of about what and the recommended resource). So it becomes difficult to gauge if you're learning this new thing properly or not.

That said, don't think that running a cycle is as easy as some resources (like reddit) lead it to be. If you run into any non-basic issues it's difficult to find answers to your unique case because there's no objective guide. Rather, you have to search forums and read different perspectives on the issue and try to follow what sounds right. When I went to a doctor about pressure in my head they told me I had a rash (turns out it wasn't). I think it's because a lot of doctors aren't really familiar with high testosterone side effects. Not trying to dissuade anyone who feels prepared and capable, just a cautious warning. I'm a pretty capable person with a high paying tech, good habits, good organization/analytical skills, and I had difficulty managing my E2 to the point of having to end the cycle early out of precaution.

Hope this helps someone!

 

[fike]

I think everybody can take something from everyone, but it's never wise to throw the baby out with the bath water. I'm never going to encourage anyone to begin using AASs without doing a whole shit ton of research and planning before they get on with it. If a person decides to go down that road, they MUST stay on top of their bloodwork before, during, and after a cycle. it can get expensive if you're coming out of pocket, but a person needs to know these number to know if something is wrong before the cycle even started or if extreme stress is being caused to the body to make it react crazy while on a cycle. Most of us know this is a game of self-experimentation and not all prizes in games are good. It doesn't necessarily mean to eliminate your cycle, though, unless you just feel uneasy or unhealthy mentally or physically enough to force oneself to come off.

Example...my body doesn't handle winstrol well. It makes me feel like shit and completely wrecks my lipids, libido, and liver functions. I wouldn't know this without blood testing during the cycle, though. Do I abandon the cycle and call it quits? Personally, no. I make adjustments to the compound itself or take some time off from an oral and let my numbers level out. From there I can try a different compound, like anavar, or something similar, that I handle very well and I'm not abandoning the hard work I've already put in. DO ALWAYS ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION AND GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU DON'T FEEL RIGHT. It's not worth doing if you're killing yourself. Labs, Labs, Labs.

If you are new to this journey, I want to encourage you to read these forums and familiarize yourself with the multitude of compounds, ask questions, and use the search function. Set a good plan and schedule in place and don't go overboard on the compounds. People will be glad to help you figure it out in a conservative manner.

 

[Grimmsnarl13]

I honestly felt I did as much if not more research than a lot of other newbie posts. I did blood work pre cycle and once a month during cycle to adjust my AI. Everything is showing up fine on blood work. I'm just getting a very high heart rate and I had heart palpitations a couple times. I researched this online and found that it can be a symptom of estrogen levels falling, which sounds logical, but then when I asked here if anyone else had experienced it the reaction I got was that I'm reckless and not taking my health seriously. I really don't want to quit and I want to keep playing with my E2 to make it work but it's hard to tell if I'm being an idiot and ruining my health or not. The responses made it seem like I shouldn't be cycling because my cycle isn't going smoothly.

 

[fike]

If you're having heart palpitations, brother, cut it short and see a doctor. I don't know how much gear you're running, but if he says your heart is fine, maybe you should dial your dosage down a little bit. What exactly were your E2 levels? High? Low? Everyone is different, but I've never had to run an AI on a cruise or blast. Estrogen is cardio protective and necessary for healthy heart and brain function. There's nothing wrong with having a bit of a higher E2 level if you're on Test. Crashed E2 is a different story and it sucks tremendously. It'll make a person feel like shit big time. You don't want that to happen. I feel like "professionals" are too quick to throw in an AI. It's not easy to get dialed in and unnecessary in a large amount of cases.

 

[Grimmsnarl13]

I'm injecting 250mg E3.5 days. I started using AI for BP. The other side I had was erection problems. My E2 was 50pg/ML in January and 91 pg/ML about 1.5 weeks ago. I upped my AI since then. My body seems to be very sensitive. My test was 4900 in Jan. I'm tempted to maybe get tested by a doctor this week as my E2 should be steady now that it's been out a week since I updated my AI. So frustrating. Thanks for your help and feedback.

 

[fike]

Ok. I can see a better picture of where you're coming from now. I hope you get it figured out, man. Don't mess your ticker up. Do whatever that little voice in your head is telling you to do. It's probably telling you the correct thing. Be safe. Update the thread later and let me know if you get it worked out.