Protocol help

**Viking13** · 08-12-2012, 08:50 AM

Ok guys, after several months on nolvadex and not feeling much difference in terms of quality of life I have been prescribed 200mg a week and 2mg of arimidex a week.

I plan to pin Sundays in the morning and wed at night in 100 mg doses. But, the 2 mg a week of arimidex seems like a bit much to start. Any suggestions on dosing here in regards to the ai?

Also hcg is on hold but will have it in a few weeks.

Thanks for the help in advance.

**kelkel** · 08-12-2012, 10:20 AM

Viking did you have before and after Nolva BW pulled to see if any actual improvements were made?
Curious why such a high starting dose? Why not 50mg X 2 and check BW in a month?
You'll have to refresh our memories on your current levels including E2 if possible.
Yes, 2mg adex per week is excessive IMHO. Sounds like your doctor is guessing here. I'd bet over time it would crush your E2 level.
Great on the HCG .

I strongly recommend to start low and titrate up with your T and AI based on BW results. No need to start in high gear.

Keep us posted.

kel

**ScotchGuard02** · 08-12-2012, 10:25 AM

2mg of arimidex should shutdown any aromitizing of the Test. Hmmm...... that does seem like a lot. I take .25mg every other day which is about .9mg/wk when I think I need it. Most of the time I take no AI during TRT. When I felt gyno I took .25mg/ed which was 1.75mg/wk. That stopped the gyno process and got rid of the pain in the nipples. I would start with .25mg/eod with arimidex, you can always increase your dosage. My philosophy's not to over medicate if you can help it.

**Viking13** · 08-12-2012, 11:40 AM

Hey guys. Thanks for the advice thus far. Getting a pill splitter as we speak.

Kel my total test climbed to 550 on the nolvadex but never saw much improvement outside of increased energy. Libido was good for about 6 weeks and that was it. I pulled myself of the nolvadex after 6 months in frustration due to my endo not wanting to try anything else. At this point I went to a new doc who prefers saliva testing. Now I don't prefer the saliva, but he is willing to prescribe me and ai, hcg , and test. So, while I don't like the method of testing he at least is willing to listen to me and help me. Which my last doc did not. Hard to get everything in one doc it seems.

**Vettester** · 08-12-2012, 01:38 PM

IMO, to achieve the "improvement" and well being you seek, there's a multitude of other factors that can play a HUGE role with your success. The productivity of the thyroid alone can be attributed to a diminished "quality of life." Also, looking at a 550 total serum score can mean both good and bad. This is dependent on the actual free & bio available test that's in your body. If you have only 1%, then chances are you are not doing too well. However, if you're sitting at 3% or a little more, then maybe not so bad.

You know the drill ... Labs, we need labs!!! It's hard to even guess where you should be on the AI without knowing your E2 score. In any case, I think 2mg is WAY OVER the top to start someone out with, I would consider less until you get it dialed in.

**Viking13** · 08-12-2012, 02:47 PM

Yea I'm only planning to run .25 arimidex eod. Anyone remember that website where you can get your labs done without a requisition form? Privatemedlabs? Anybody know the cost off hand?