I cut my cycle a few days short back in july, I still feel "off" but finally coming back around to feeling normal. Strength has def subsided, back to repping 275 on flat bench. My joints took a pounding on that cycle, still popping glucosamine like they are m&m's.
I ran a strong pct, but it doesnt matter what you run. Even tried torem when I ran hdrol due to so many people raving about it, lost those gains as well.
Does epi and hdrol get you big, yes it does. Will you keep those gains, I have yet to "witness" that. I was so lethargic on epi that I couldnt actually enjoy being that big or that strong.
Had a guy ask me the other day if I had quit lifting, I havent, im just not "on" right now, that's the reality......it goes away and fast!