hemoglobin exceptionally high. Can AAS be the cause?

[dusty44]

I received an alarming phone call from my doc today advising me that my hemoglobin level is extremely high. Past cycles have been: Trest & DMZ; Trest & methylstenbolone; test cyp & nandrolone. Would any or all of these be the suspected cause of the high levels and, is there one in particular that would be worse than the others in this regard? Any knowledgeable feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Spaniard]

Yes, AAS can cause increased RBC production. Testosterone increases EPO, which leads to increased RBC production.

 

[jbryand101b]

Yes, AAS can cause increased RBC production. Testosterone increases EPO, which leads to increased RBC production.

Wha wha WHAT! NOOOOOOO, LIES!!!!!!

 

[dusty44]

Yes, AAS can cause increased RBC production. Testosterone increases EPO, which leads to increased RBC production.

Are certain compounds worse than others (i.e.- oral methyls vs. injectables or 19-nor vs. dht, etc., etc.)?

 

[jbryand101b]

Are certain compounds worse than others (i.e.- oral methyls vs. injectables or 19-nor vs. dht, etc., etc.)?

Yea, eq is worse than hdrol

 

[kenpoengineer]

I believe the solution then is to donate blood. Many men on TRT experience this if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Spaniard]

I believe the solution then is to donate blood. Many men on TRT experience this if I'm not mistaken.

Good post, that and blood letting... although these are just temporary fixes

 

[jamesjudo5]

I believe the solution then is to donate blood. Many men on TRT experience this if I'm not mistaken.

Keep seeing this advice in quite a few posts and it honestly scares me a bit. Let's just say I'm a medical professional involved in blood donation I don't think people understand this blood could be given to women or even worse pregnant women or children. Although most of the times I don't think this is a problem honestly who know what a very androgenic compound would do too a pregnant woman or child.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Giving blood is not an issue at all while on TRT. All donated blood is tested and processed. Here is an example of recommended blood donation instructions:
http://news.griffinmedical.com/news/030210-Blood_Donation.html

 

[kisaj]

My doc recommends naringin and natto for daily maintenance to help blood flow. It can lower hemotocrit and did mine by almost 2pts. Not a substitute if you are that high, but a good maintenance addition. Also, stay hydrated. Dehydration can alter that number big time and it may be artificially higher for the test if you were.

 

[dusty44]

Wow, thanks! I had never heard of either one of those...learn something new here everyday. What brands do you use for each and what amounts do you use per day?

 

[kisaj]

Sure. Keep in mind that this isn't a fix, but a maintenance to help control and just good for general health. Also, Naringin can affect other medications, so read up on that.

Source naturals naringin 1 a day 500mg
Doctors Best Nattokinase 1 a day 2000FUs