Help!!! Should I continue my HGH use? Really!

**jcallahan83** · 10-26-2010, 09:41 PM

I've been on HGH for about 4 months now. Started it approximately 4-5 wks before Cyp & Eq. Noticed quick gains but also bloating & a lot of water retention. I started Proviron at 25mg ED to help with retention as well. I'm 5'11 27 years old. Not sure on BF%. Was 195 lbs before starting ballooned up to 230 lbs 2 months after starting. Have cramping in my sides & arms/wrists even with 150+ ounces of water ED and take in plenty of potassium & Magnesium. I've on been on 2iu of HGH ED

My question is... At 27 yrs old would you advise me staying on HGH even with these side effects? Is lowering the dosage below 2 ius ED even worth it? Main concern is the cramping effects the intensity of my workouts. Please advise.

Thanks!

**ScotchGuard02** · 10-27-2010, 10:16 AM

2iu/ed shouldn't cause such dramatic bloating or painful side effects. The HGH does retain some water but they're mostly in the joints. The Cyp will also retain some water. Since you're mixing compounds in your body it difficult to say if the HGH is the thing that's causing all the problems.

**SlimmerMe** · 10-27-2010, 03:35 PM

Hi--I understand ballooning up. I bloated up like a moose so I lowered my dosage. It might help you to cut back perhaps .5 units for awhile and see what happens and then hang there for a bit and then ramp back up especially with the cramping which is just not worth it since I bet it interferes with your workout. Also...I do wish you would wait until you are at least 30 to take HGH. At 27 you still have SO MUCH growth hormone already. Many here do think it is best to wait for a bit...my .02

**jcallahan83** · 10-27-2010, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by SlimmerMe

Hi--I understand ballooning up. I bloated up like a moose so I lowered my dosage. It might help you to cut back perhaps .5 units for awhile and see what happens and then hang there for a bit and then ramp back up especially with the cramping which is just not worth it since I bet it interferes with your workout. Also...I do wish you would wait until you are at least 30 to take HGH. At 27 you still have SO MUCH growth hormone already. Many here do think it is best to wait for a bit...my .02

Yeah I've seen multiple of your posts including those of others saying to wait until atleast 30 to start HGH. That's why I ask at age 27 what the recommendation would be. I think I should wait, but a lot of my pro & amateur body building friends (most of which are under 30) stongly recommend it. I think I may drop to 0.5 or 1.0 ius daily for a while to see what the effects are.