Sick on cycle

Whisky

Whisky

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Alright brothers, just checking how common it is to pick up a cold/flu/chest infection on cycle - I assume very common but like to check it’s not just me.

seems 3-5 weeks into any cycle I pick up something that’s going round. I assume it’s the extra stress I’m putting on my body as my training ramps up and the drugs fully kick in. Rest of cycle and when off I’m normally ok (sometimes get the start of something but seem to fight it off before it becomes anything).

Just frustrating as you feel like you are losing time for gains but obviously pushing through isn’t always the right approach if it lengthens recovery.

this pretty common or not?
 
Not sure how common this is but I can definitely relate. For me it's almost guaranteed that somewhere between week 2 & 4 I'll pick a cold.

As you said it feels like you're loosing out on time to make gains as training and diet can both be impacted.

Personally I tend to get over illness quite quickly but it's still very frustrating. I'll usually take a few days off the gym and focus on recovery, extra rest and hydration. In the past I've tried to push through illness and set myself back a few weeks.
 
But test flu felt differe t to me tha a regular flu. I felt run down but still had the strength and energy.

I am the opposite. I have been sick ever since i stopped my "trt" lol. Constant cold.
 
RusTLad said:
Not sure how common this is but I can definitely relate. For me it's almost guaranteed that somewhere between week 2 & 4 I'll pick a cold.

As you said it feels like you're loosing out on time to make gains as training and diet can both be impacted.

Personally I tend to get over illness quite quickly but it's still very frustrating. I'll usually take a few days off the gym and focus on recovery, extra rest and hydration. In the past I've tried to push through illness and set myself back a few weeks.
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yep exactly bro, pushed through in the past and set myself back so I do the same as you know, take a few days and recover then get back in..... glad it’s not just me 😂
 
Alchemist11 said:
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Thanks for the link bro. I considered test flu but ruled it out as I thought it came on quicker into a cycle??

It’s also a really bad flu season in the uk so I’m fairly sure it’s just actual flu (I know a lot of studies have suggested higher test weakens the immune system).

All injection sites are fine which is always nice to check first lol.
 
Whisky said:
Thanks for the link bro. I considered test flu but ruled it out as I thought it came on quicker into a cycle??

It’s also a really bad flu season in the uk so I’m fairly sure it’s just actual flu (I know a lot of studies have suggested higher test weakens the immune system).

All injection sites are fine which is always nice to check first lol.
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Well it could be just a coincidence, but one or two rest days won't hinder your progress. Take it easy and relax
 
Whisky said:
Alright brothers, just checking how common it is to pick up a cold/flu/chest infection on cycle - I assume very common but like to check it’s not just me.

seems 3-5 weeks into any cycle I pick up something that’s going round. I assume it’s the extra stress I’m putting on my body as my training ramps up and the drugs fully kick in. Rest of cycle and when off I’m normally ok (sometimes get the start of something but seem to fight it off before it becomes anything).

Just frustrating as you feel like you are losing time for gains but obviously pushing through isn’t always the right approach if it lengthens recovery.

this pretty common or not?
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It's happened to me a few times.

On a side note, when I use TDs with a strong carrier (like DMSO), I am very careful to wash my hands and the site beforehand.
 
NoAddedHmones said:
Supraphysiological Androgen levels suppress immune function.
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Exactly. It seems to me I always get sick on cycle. And I don't get sick otherwise at all. It sucks, I can relate.

What to do? Lower the amount of androgens while sick and until fully recovered. No way I'm lying in bed, sick and stuffing my face with dbol and pinning oils...
 
I would add that I think that orals lower the imune system more then oils. Just a feeling...
 
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