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[Lunk1]

i have a question. i get a headache if i miss my morning coffee, and even when i drink a different brand of coffee. whats wrong?

Stop drinking that swill all together lol

[Lunk1]

I'm not concerned about what you think or point is. It's a fun thread in the lounge and if anyone wants to use it they can if not that's fine.

Woah. What's with the ignorant comment?? I don't deserved that. Ive shown you nothing but respect here. If you have a problem with my opinion (which incidentally i thought was very polite) then i suggest you use the ignore button Marcus. Just because someone shares an alternate opinion, that doesn't give you the right to be rude.

So smarten up. And if you still have a problem, then i suggest you take it up with the Administrators of this site because i wont tolerate your childish behaviour.

Lmfao go away

You kids go sit in the corner and hold hands for 30 minutes...hurry up now...

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Stop drinking that swill all together lol

I may have to call in sick for a whole wk to get over the withdrawal.

[kelkel]

Well here's some fun. I'm going in for an upper and lower endoscopy next Wednesday. Doc's been bugging me for a few years now to get it done. That means I can't eat at all for 24hrs prior to the 0700hrs procedure other than clear jello and clear liquids. I'm gonna die! So, I figured I'd get up before 0700 on the fasting day and totally stuff myself. Otherwise I'd be all night, all day and the next night until the procedures are over before I can eat. WTF. Is there a clear protein drink on the market? (don't go there)

The thought of the procedure doesn't bother me at all. The thought of no food is killing me. Can't stop thinking about it. I don't know how some of you nutrition guys do that fasting stuff, jeez! I asked the nurse if they could just put a wiper-washer on the tool and just let me keep eating. She laughed in a demented fashion, IMO. Also asked her to make sure they do the upper first, then the lower. Not the other way around.

Anyway, I'll be violated in a week so I'm counting down. Not liking this one little bit.

[marcus300]

Well here's some fun. I'm going in for an upper and lower endoscopy next Wednesday. Doc's been bugging me for a few years now to get it done. That means I can't eat at all for 24hrs prior to the 0700hrs procedure other than clear jello and clear liquids. I'm gonna die! So, I figured I'd get up before 0700 on the fasting day and totally stuff myself. Otherwise I'd be all night, all day and the next night until the procedures are over before I can eat. WTF. Is there a clear protein drink on the market? (don't go there)

The thought of the procedure doesn't bother me at all. The thought of no food is killing me. Can't stop thinking about it. I don't know how some of you nutrition guys do that fasting stuff, jeez! I asked the nurse if they could just put a wiper-washer on the tool and just let me keep eating. She laughed in a demented fashion, IMO. Also asked her to make sure they do the upper first, then the lower. Not the other way around.

Anyway, I'll be violated in a week so I'm counting down. Not liking this one little bit.

Ahhh Kel that sounds awful, best of luck my friend, just eat like a pig for two days pre fasting

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Kel, you might be lucky if fasting is all they want from you. Some doctors insist on clearing your bowels completely and give you strong laxative on the fasting day. Imagine not eating, and still shitting every hour for a day. That will be the ultimate cut cycle.

[Lunk1]

Well here's some fun. I'm going in for an upper and lower endoscopy next Wednesday. Doc's been bugging me for a few years now to get it done. That means I can't eat at all for 24hrs prior to the 0700hrs procedure other than clear jello and clear liquids. I'm gonna die! So, I figured I'd get up before 0700 on the fasting day and totally stuff myself. Otherwise I'd be all night, all day and the next night until the procedures are over before I can eat. WTF. Is there a clear protein drink on the market? (don't go there)

The thought of the procedure doesn't bother me at all. The thought of no food is killing me. Can't stop thinking about it. I don't know how some of you nutrition guys do that fasting stuff, jeez! I asked the nurse if they could just put a wiper-washer on the tool and just let me keep eating. She laughed in a demented fashion, IMO. Also asked her to make sure they do the upper first, then the lower. Not the other way around.

Anyway, I'll be violated in a week so I'm counting down. Not liking this one little bit.

Hopefully this is just standard old man precaution...although I am not going to get that old...EVER!

[jasc]

CBC question..

I just gave a double-red donation to the Red Cross and my hemoglobin was 18, range is 13 - 17. Does this directly correlate with RBC, so in effect my red blood cell count would also be over the maximum range? The nurse said even after the double-red I'd still likely be over the max.

I have a blood test coming up in 4 weeks and would prefer to be in range for it. I've considered blood-letting as an extra measure. Any thoughts on this pro's? I don't want marks on my file about high CBC and raise a possible AAS red flag. I assume an hmb of 18 isn't detrimental to my health, is it?

[Lunk1]

CBC question..

I just gave a double-red donation to the Red Cross and my hemoglobin was 18, range is 13 - 17. Does this directly correlate with RBC, so in effect my red blood cell count would also be over the maximum range? The nurse said even after the double-red I'd still likely be over the max.

I have a blood test coming up in 4 weeks and would prefer to be in range for it. I've considered blood-letting as an extra measure. Any thoughts on this pro's? I don't want marks on my file about high CBC and raise a possible AAS red flag. I assume an hmb of 18 isn't detrimental to my health, is it?

Mine was a 19 when I went into ER last week...Doc didnt seem to worried but pointed it out since it was the only test out of range

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Jasc. Any chance you can run the cbc again yourself? I imagine both your Hb and Rbc will drop. It may reach the lowest point within the next few days due to dilution. But in a few wks, they may start to creep up again. Check your cbc within this wk to see if i'm right. If so, either you submit this result or try to bring forward your scheduled test. I believe the earlier the better.

And i dont think Hb of 18 is terribly dangerous. A very fit athlete or a chronic smoker may have Hb in that range.

[kelkel]

Kel, you might be lucky if fasting is all they want from you. Some doctors insist on clearing your bowels completely and give you strong laxative on the fasting day. Imagine not eating, and still shitting every hour for a day. That will be the ultimate cut cycle.

Oh that as well. Have to get Dulcolax tablets. F'n lovely.

Ahhh Kel that sounds awful, best of luck my friend, just eat like a pig for two days pre fasting

Hell I do already! Gonna find a way to shove in more as well. Ice cream!

Hopefully this is just standard old man precaution...although I am not going to get that old...EVER!

Oh it's coming for you. We have a special spot reserved for you in the HRT Forum.

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Oh that as well. Have to get Dulcolax tablets. F'n lovely.

Sorry. Spoke too soon.

Like Gearbox suggested in Marcus' thread, how about a lifting match?! Lol

Goodluck

[jasc]

Mine was a 19 when I went into ER last week...Doc didnt seem to worried but pointed it out since it was the only test out of range

We must both fit in to AD's "very fit athlete" category

Jasc. Any
chance you can run the cbc again yourself? I imagine both your Hb and Rbc will drop. It may reach the lowest point within the next few days due to dilution. But in a few wks, they may start to creep up again. Check your cbc within this wk to see if i'm right. If so, either you submit this result or try to bring forward your scheduled test. I believe the earlier the better.

And i dont think Hb of 18 is terribly dangerous. A very fit athlete or a chronic smoker may have Hb in that range.

Thanks AD!

I was contemplating doing a private CBC test before the physical just to see where I was at. If 18 is feasible for someone who is fit, I may just run with it.

The nurse made it out to be some big deal. Then again she was about 350 and hitting on me, so maybe it was her attempt to get a "rise" out of me

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I was contemplating doing a private CBC test before the physical just to see where I was at. If 18 is feasible for someone who is fit, I may just run with it.

Remember to run it asap. Your lowest level may be within the next 1-2days, (I think)...

And congrats on hooking up with that hot nurse.

[jasc]

Remember to run it asap. Your lowest level may be within the next 1-2days, (I think)...

And congrats on hooking up with that hot nurse.

Thanks bud! She was a real gem. Should I tell her you want next?

[Zodiac82]

i have a question. i get a headache if i miss my morning coffee, and even when i drink a different brand of coffee. whats wrong?

caffeine withdrawal....when u drink coffee it constructs the brain arteries and blood slowly goes in....but when u dont drink coffee your brain still compensates for it and your arteries open allowing a "rush" of blood to the brain

-Release the Kracken!!!-

[austinite]

Caffeine tabs? Or cafegot?

Apap/Butalbital/Caffeine - 325/50/40

[kelkel]

Sorry. Spoke too soon.

Like Gearbox suggested in Marcus' thread, how about a lifting match?! Lol

Goodluck

Probably a bad day for it. I'll be an angry man that entire day. Leg day as well.....speaking of which, I'm off to do them now. Gotta get this "crap" off my mind!

[kelkel]

Remember to run it asap. Your lowest level may be within the next 1-2days, (I think)...

And congrats on hooking up with that hot nurse.

Was thinking the same thing!

[Zodiac82]

what is more important is that cialis must not be taken together with other potent vasodilators like nitrates or alpha-blockers. the resulting drop in bp can be so severe as to put people into coma. (not joking)

maybe a dumb question....but are u saying that u shouldnt combine cialis with viagra for a "greater" benefit

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[Capebuffalo]

[QUOTE=cancer82;6511165]maybe a dumb question....but are u saying that u shouldnt combine cialis with viagra for a "greater" benefit

My pre workout is 20 mgs cialis and 10 mgs of viagra Liquid mixture

Got to say I love it

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maybe a dumb question....but are u saying that u shouldnt combine cialis with viagra for a "greater" benefit

-Release the Kracken!!!-

i believe cialis and viagra are very similar drugs and work along the same pathway. using them together will not cause a dangeours drop in bp as much as adding drugs that work by other pathways, like alpha blockers and nitrates.

[Zodiac82]

i believe cialis and viagra are very similar drugs and work along the same pathway. using them together will not cause a dangeours drop in bp as much as adding drugs that work by other pathways, like alpha blockers and nitrates.

oohhh yehh....thats what I wanna hear

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oohhh yehh....thats what I wanna hear

-Release the Kracken!!!-

since cape has so kindly volunteered to be the guinea pig, and proven that it's reasonably safe at those doses...

[Capebuffalo]

since cape has so kindly volunteered to be the guinea pig, and proven that it's reasonably safe at those doses...

Been taking it daily now for almost a year. Love it. Helps with vascularity also.

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Been taking it daily now for almost a year. Love it. Helps with vascularity also.

fantastic! now we even have a long-term safety study!

[kelkel]

i believe cialis and viagra are very similar drugs and work along the same pathway. using them together will not cause a dangeours drop in bp as much as adding drugs that work by other pathways, like alpha blockers and nitrates.

Cialis and very low dose alpha blockers (smooth muscle relaxer) such as Doxazosin are routinely prescribed and used together for those with erectile difficulty. Key is low dose. But I do agree that anyone with low BP should not consider either one! Great thread on that combination in the HRT Forum.

[austinite]

If I had only ONE drug to use ever, it would be Cialis. And testosterone , with a low dose of deca . Maybe some Citrilline and a bit of Doxa. Ah hell... Maca, Horny goat weed, B12 and green tea extract. Ugh. I cant do one

[kelkel]

Issues, issues. Talk to Lunk. He's all about counselling in the future!

[austinite]

lol, Stackin' AVI's - Looks like DLB's head on Kel's body ^^^

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Cialis and very low dose alpha blockers (smooth muscle relaxer) such as Doxazosin are routinely prescribed and used together for those with erectile difficulty. Key is low dose. But I do agree that anyone with low BP should not consider either one! Great thread on that combination in the HRT Forum.

i didnt see the thread in HRT. i hope it is emphasized that such delicate juggling acts should be done under medical supervision only

[frank13]

whats the difference between kidney pain and back pain ??

[austinite]

whats the difference between kidney pain and back pain ??

Kidney pain actually hurts.

[frank13]

Kidney pain actually hurts.

that works

[kelkel]

lol, Stackin' AVI's - Looks like DLB's head on Kel's body ^^^

Now that would be different...

[austinite]

that works

Really tho... back pain increases and decreases or Get's worse with movement. Where kidney pain is very sharp and comes in waves.

[frank13]

Really tho... back pain increases and decreases or Get's worse with movement. Where kidney pain is very sharp and comes in waves.

yea totally know what u were trying to say basically if it were your kidneys u would def know

[kelkel]

i didnt see the thread in HRT. i hope it is emphasized that such delicate juggling acts should be done under medical supervision only

Yes. Track that thread down. It's a good read. We're talking only 1mg Doxy combined with 5mg cialis twice per day. So you see how low the dose is for this alpha blocker in this circumstance. Nothing compared to its intended function.

[austinite]

yea totally know what u were trying to say basically if it were your kidneys u would def know

exactly.