Tack
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To start things out, 31 Male 208lb. I’m fit, with room for improvement. Never done anabolics or PCT. The only relatable performance-enhancing drugs I’ve done are modafinil and adderall. I do have a past drug history, but that is years ago, and don’t find it relevant to my health conditions, other than maybe a few lost brain cells. The short story, cut drugs, clean for 5 years, started experimenting and found a schedule of adderall for the day, and THC at night, has helped with insomnia and ADD at work. With some off weeks depending on work/life demands.
I’m not surprised by my bloodwork after spending some time understanding what everything means. But I’m curious to know other’s thoughts, especially around the important stuff, like should I consider doing a full cycle, or just PCT? I feel like if I were to do anything, those would probably be the two to consider. But being honest with myself, I probably will try a cycle at least once.
I’m ready to experiment with my body and keep a consistent log of the results. I’m open to getting more detailed bloodwork in the future, given anyone has some good input on what I should keep track of and how often.
Glucose 100mg/dL
Slightly high, but could have waited an hour before testing, and probably would be in normal ranges. Not really concerned about it.
Estradiol, 30pg/mL
The labs say it’s “high”, but I’m not in a panic about it.
Hemoglobin, 17.2g/dL
I take adderall, and today I learned amphetamines can cause elevated hemoglobin. Or simple dehydration can cause it. Might be a combination of both. Again not really worried about it, as there are no other abnormal numbers to indicate something is wrong.
Lipid Panel
High CHOL/HDLC Ratio 5.6
Low HDL 26mg/dL
High LDL 142mg/dL
This will be something I’ll need to focus on, but makes sense, and continuing my recent low-fat diet should help this. It’s been a long road from gorging on cakes, fast-food, fried junk, and soda. September, eliminated fast-food. December, excess sugar from soda and sweets. But I was still eating lots of fried food, butter, bacon, sausage. Only a couple of weeks ago, I’ve reduced my fat intake mostly to get rid of those leftover fat spots (love handles lol). I feel this will resolve itself if I continue my path.
I’m not surprised by my bloodwork after spending some time understanding what everything means. But I’m curious to know other’s thoughts, especially around the important stuff, like should I consider doing a full cycle, or just PCT? I feel like if I were to do anything, those would probably be the two to consider. But being honest with myself, I probably will try a cycle at least once.
I’m ready to experiment with my body and keep a consistent log of the results. I’m open to getting more detailed bloodwork in the future, given anyone has some good input on what I should keep track of and how often.
Glucose 100mg/dL
Slightly high, but could have waited an hour before testing, and probably would be in normal ranges. Not really concerned about it.
Estradiol, 30pg/mL
The labs say it’s “high”, but I’m not in a panic about it.
Hemoglobin, 17.2g/dL
I take adderall, and today I learned amphetamines can cause elevated hemoglobin. Or simple dehydration can cause it. Might be a combination of both. Again not really worried about it, as there are no other abnormal numbers to indicate something is wrong.
Lipid Panel
High CHOL/HDLC Ratio 5.6
Low HDL 26mg/dL
High LDL 142mg/dL
This will be something I’ll need to focus on, but makes sense, and continuing my recent low-fat diet should help this. It’s been a long road from gorging on cakes, fast-food, fried junk, and soda. September, eliminated fast-food. December, excess sugar from soda and sweets. But I was still eating lots of fried food, butter, bacon, sausage. Only a couple of weeks ago, I’ve reduced my fat intake mostly to get rid of those leftover fat spots (love handles lol). I feel this will resolve itself if I continue my path.
