How quick does an ai work?

**jasondd1** · 06-13-2013, 01:33 PM

My e2 was 47 i think and i took .25 mg anastrozole last night and have been crazy horny all day. Probably just a coincidence right?

**bigdippin** · 06-13-2013, 01:39 PM

It works very quickly for me as well. I could tell within 24 hours.

**HRTstudent** · 06-13-2013, 01:53 PM

it "works" within hours... what you might notice could take longer if you ever notice it. it really depends on the person, the dose, and their starting point.

I notice gyno relief the next day back when I was trying to find the right dose for me.

**2Sox** · 06-13-2013, 06:52 PM

I take .25mg every three days. I notice the effect in about 45 - 90 minutes. It's amazing. My body tells me when I need it like clock work and it's every 3 days.

**kelkel** · 06-13-2013, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by 2Sox

I take .25mg every three days. I notice the effect in about 45 - 90 minutes. It's amazing. My body tells me when I need it like clock work and it's every 3 days.

That's interesting 2Sox. It would be very nice to actually chart that out with BW to see if your feelings/sensitivity match your levels! I

**2Sox** · 06-13-2013, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

That's interesting 2Sox. It would be very nice to actually chart that out with BW to see if your feelings/sensitivity match your levels! I

I've thought of that too. I took .25mg around 10:30 this morning. I had blood work done around 1:00 p.m. When I get the results, I'll let you know what it says.

On a side note, I've never experienced anything so medically dramatic. One moment I'm shaking the fog out of my head and a little while later I'm as sharp as a razor.

**HRTstudent** · 06-13-2013, 07:24 PM

interesting that you get such an acute effect... maybe you are hovering your E2 in your body's borderline too much e2/okay level of e2 range...

I notice nothing from taking a dose of anastrozole, but if I don't take it I notice I start to look like a young girl going throguh puberty with my perky nipples lol.

**2Sox** · 06-13-2013, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by HRTstudent

interesting that you get such an acute effect... maybe you are hovering your E2 in your body's borderline too much e2/okay level of e2 range...

I notice nothing from taking a dose of anastrozole, but if I don't take it I notice I start to look like a young girl going throguh puberty with my perky nipples lol.

Love those perky nipples. ;-)

I don't understand your statement above (in bold). Can you explain? Thanks.

**HRTstudent** · 06-13-2013, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by 2Sox

Love those perky nipples. ;-)

I don't understand your statement above (in bold). Can you explain? Thanks.

oh it was just a random thought really. that for you to have such a noticeable reaction to a single dose of AI that it makes me wonder if your body is borderline too high (for your own body's "set point").

really just a tangential thought

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**kelkel** · 06-13-2013, 08:21 PM

I think it's a valid thought HRT.

**2Sox** · 06-13-2013, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by HRTstudent

oh it was just a random thought really. that for you to have such a noticeable reaction to a single dose of AI that it makes me wonder if your body is borderline too high (for your own body's "set point").

really just a tangential thought

.

It's a good thought. Since I've been on ai's my e number on the sensitive assay has been hovering at <20 for Lenco, a local lab (no range indicated). Last time for Quest I had it at 17. Range: <OR=29 pg/mL So it seems I'm doing okay according to the numbers, anyway.

FWIW, when I first started shots the PA who was handling my case said I was an "E converter" - easily and rapidly converted T to E.

**2Sox** · 06-13-2013, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

That's interesting 2Sox. It would be very nice to actually chart that out with BW to see if your feelings/sensitivity match your levels! I

Another observation - not subjective at all - and again, quite dramatic: About an hour after my ai dose, I start peeing a good deal. I'm not a heavyweight; 145lbs, 5'6' and I know when I'm retaining fluids. The ai dose has an almost immediate effect on releasing the excess fluids I've retained because of elevated E2.

**rustyjames** · 06-15-2013, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by 2Sox

I take .25mg every three days. I notice the effect in about 45 - 90 minutes. It's amazing. My body tells me when I need it like clock work and it's every 3 days.

How is your body telling you? Nipple sensativity, cloudy head, bloating, combo? Think my body has been sending me these signals the last few days, need to go get this checked out.

**2Sox** · 06-15-2013, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by rustyjames

How is your body telling you? Nipple sensativity, cloudy head, bloating, combo? Think my body has been sending me these signals the last few days, need to go get this checked out.

I have never experienced nipple issues - ever. (Sounds strange. :-) But foggy head, fatigue, decrease in libido and genital sensitivity, and fluid retention - in my own way. Again, I'm a relative light weight - 145lbs and 5'6" - but when my gut starts to distend, I know what's happening.