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  1. Normal Total T, Low free T, Low E2

    Since I make a fair amount of natural total T for my age (54), but can't get the benefits of it because my free T is likely bound by too much SHBG, the questions are: a) what's causing my SHBG to elevate? b) if the source cannot be determined or changed, what can be done to reduce SHBG in order...

  2. I failed a GH stimulation test!

    I recently failed the arginine stimulation test and am legitimately GH deficient. Results: Invalid Link Removed This explains why it's been hard recomp no matter how strict my diet and training. I urge all males >35 to get this test done: Invalid Link Removed They say it's rare and I almost...

  3. BODY COMPOSITION & GENETICS

    Take a look at this recent post from another men's forum and tell me what you think. This guy looks like he tried everything, even TRT : "What I'm going to write defies common held beliefs about weight loss & body mass. In high school I lost lots of weight. I went from 170 lbs. to 117lbs. I...

  4. DHEA - WEIGHT GAIN?

    I started taking 50mg DHEA daily to raise my very low E2 a little over two mos. back. Previously I had been on 25mg EOD and had no noticeable issues. My last DHEA-S level was 200 (Nov. 2013). I changed little else in my diet, calories, or workout programs. Two mos. later, I notice having...

  5. Testosterone Replacement Therapy & Dangerous Blood Clots

    There are those of us that cannot function without TRT and that have familial (genetic) and/or acquired thrombophilia (risk of clotting). I'm in this boat - had two idiopathic (unknown origin) thrombotic events but need to start TRT. I was not on TRT at the time. Currently not on any...

  6. STARTING TRT & HAVE SOME CONCERNS

    I am about to embark on a TRT program through my physician. I am 53 and am in good health other than the following issues. I've discussed such with my physician, but he thinks most of these will resolve and not worsen with TRT as long as we monitor everything on a regular basis. My purpose...

  7. MINOR DISC BULGE - now what?

    Injured lower back after going too heavy on machine squats about a 2 years back, then injured it again last year, although the recovery time was half. In the last few weeks, I have been experiencing similar sharp pains even without any leg work. In fact, it is most painful after a night's...

  8. Lower Back pain after laying down

    Injured lower back after going too heavy on machine squats about a 2 years back, then injured it again last year, although the recovery time was half. Since then, I have been unable to do free barbell squats without sharp pain the following day. I have had to stick to leg presses. In the...

  9. rhGH & COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES

    Anyone know of a compounding pharmacy that will custom compound rhGH without mannitol? The reason I ask is that I am unable to tolerate the mannitol that is in all of the commercial preparations.

  10. HIGH TSH/HIGH T3 - need help

    Latest thyroid labs have thrown me for a real loop. See last column for 05-28-13: [box.com/s/iyg8sw10mfrcg1mtgq5l] How does one make any sense out of a nice and healthy FT3 level and a very hypo TSH - and higher rT3 - all of a sudden, and in fact, the highest TSH level on record for me? Tell me...

  11. Default testosterine injectable question

    Does anyone know if there is alcohol-free test or do they all have alcohol?

  12. Normal T, low Free T, High SHBG - TRT or not?

    As I posted on before with other updated markers, the issue of normal T, low free T, elevated SHBG remains unresolved: (since I am unable to post a link, please put the www before this link): thinksteroids.com/forum/mens-health-forum/mcs5309s-lab-updates-t4-134331531.html#post850826 STATS...

  13. Shoulder Bursitis-Tendonitis

    At 53 now, I guess I should expect to see some wear and tear issues, especially being all natural. I had an MRI and was diagnosed with bursitis-tendontis in my left shoulder a few months back. I also have it in my left elbow joint but was not diagnosed. I went to an ART (active release...

  14. FAT LOSS BLOCK

    Friends comment on how they can't believe with all the supplements, training, super clean diet discipline, I'm not "ripped". To keep hearing that off and on is friggin' discouraging, starting in my 30s. Something has been and still is blocking my body or preventing my body from effective...

  15. Stubborn man boobs

    52 years old, 19% bf. 5-7 170 I've always had a lot of breast tissue since my 20s. I've tried everything training and cardio wise to no avail. E2 level is low enough (8), I don't have any estrogenic symptoms (tender nipples, etc.), so I don't see how it's gyno-related. They seems to be...

  16. Does IGF-1 extend or shorten lifespan?

    Much has been posted on this forum on the benefits of GH vs. the drawbacks in terms of human lifespan. I recall much of the drawbacks to increasing one's GH had been debunked by members here as well as those well-respected in the HRT community. But lately, there has been more and more...

  17. 24-hour urine iodine results

    My urine iodine has consistently been elevated on my last 2 labs, the most recent showing a level of 776.7 (high) on a ref range of 28.0-544.0. May be a stupid question, but given this, methinks I have more than enough iodine from diet and supplementation and that I should logically not...

  18. The "truth" about long term low-carb diets

    (www) labrada.com/blog/lees-corner/the-truth-about-long-term-low-carb-diets Does anyone agree with any of this, other than the T3 suppression? I don't. Maybe for him VLC diets don't work, otherwise all his reasons have been proven obsolete. Furthermore, he mentions nothing about using fat...

  19. PROTEIN CYCLING ANYONE?

    Has anyone tried this? Will this even be effective with strength and BBing athletes? The dogma's always been 1g/lb of bodyweight daily (you will have to put the www before the links). inhumanexperiment.blogspot.com/2009/07/slowing-down-aging-with-intermittent.html...

  20. NEED INPUT - ELEVATED BUN, URINE URIC ACID

    Current stats: Age: 52 Height: 5-7 Weight: 167lbs - approx. 130lbs fat-free mass Bodyfat: 18.4% Average Macros: Calories: 1400 Protein: 135g Carbs: 40g (<10g of that from fructose, mostly berries) Fat: 75g I have been eating VLC paleo and doing intermittent fasting for about the last 6 mos...
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