proper way of checking self after a cycle

[babyfaced monster]

What would be the proper way of checking yourself after a cycle? What would
you say to the doc? estradiol levels? liver enzymes? blood pressure? cholesterol?
what the "proper" way to go about it.

 

[THEEGAME2544]

Have a complete blood profile done. That covers a lot of stuff i.e. blood cell counts, liver, kidney etc... Just be upfront and honest with your doctor. I just went for a physical couple weeks ago, told him that I was into bodybuilding to break the ice. Told him I took various supplements, then he asked me if I've taken steroids I said that I do! Then I expected a huge lecture, but instead he asked me if I felt ok when doing post cycle recovery I told him yes, and he said "good job" And then he said that we should do a blood profile to make sure I'm in good shape and to check in with him during my next cycle for a checkup. I think I'm gonna go back next post cycle and have him do a test level check, if natural test is low, I may be able to get him to script me for my gear....that would be cool!

 

[buffdoc]

Agree w/ above. If you ask for a CBC (complete blood count) and chemistry panel, that gets liver, kidney, electrolytes. May need a more complete lipid profile (HDL, etc). Hormones as well. But it's nice to check estradiol early on in the cycle if you're using gear that aromatizes, then you can adjust your Arimidex or whatever. I learned this recently, as I'm sure others have: E2 too high, you can get water retention, gyno, and other estrogen sides; E2 too low, loss of anabolic gains and decreased libido. Always nice to know. We complain about test costs, but how much is spent on gear, supplements, etc? Insurance will cover if the appropriate diagnosis code is used.
BP should be checked regularly DURING the cycle; liver panel probably 3 to 4 weeks after starting 17aa orals. THis way you're on top of things; this can sometimes help explain seemingly paradoxical effects. For instance, why is the urge gone and the dick limp when I'm doing all this great testosterone? Maybe the E2 is way high or way low. This sort of thing.
As was suggested above, be up front w/ the doc about gear usage; you may enlighten and/or impress him or her w/ your knowledge. If he/she is an arrogant ass, fire 'em! Remember, despite managed care and insurance companies, the basic patient/doctor relationship is one of employer/employee. Give 'em the walking papers and start shopping around.

buffdoc

 

[babyfaced monster]

karma for you two, and karma to more good advise

 

[newpump]

Should anyone worry about the effects of telling their GP? I never have, and I'm wondering about what happens with insurance, who can find out etc etc. Will this info ever get to the Feds or to an employer?

 

[babyfaced monster]

Agree w/ above. If you ask for a CBC (complete blood count) and chemistry panel, that gets liver, kidney, electrolytes. May need a more complete lipid profile (HDL, etc). Hormones as well. But it's nice to check estradiol early on in the cycle if you're using gear that aromatizes, then you can adjust your Arimidex or whatever. I learned this recently, as I'm sure others have: E2 too high, you can get water retention, gyno, and other estrogen sides; E2 too low, loss of anabolic gains and decreased libido. Always nice to know. We complain about test costs, but how much is spent on gear, supplements, etc? Insurance will cover if the appropriate diagnosis code is used.
BP should be checked regularly DURING the cycle; liver panel probably 3 to 4 weeks after starting 17aa orals. THis way you're on top of things; this can sometimes help explain seemingly paradoxical effects. For instance, why is the urge gone and the dick limp when I'm doing all this great testosterone? Maybe the E2 is way high or way low. This sort of thing.
As was suggested above, be up front w/ the doc about gear usage; you may enlighten and/or impress him or her w/ your knowledge. If he/she is an arrogant ass, fire 'em! Remember, despite managed care and insurance companies, the basic patient/doctor relationship is one of employer/employee. Give 'em the walking papers and start shopping around.

buffdoc

nicely said, are you in the medical profession?

 

[buffdoc]

nicely said, are you in the medical profession?

Yes, guilty as charged

buffdoc

 

[THEEGAME2544]

Should anyone worry about the effects of telling their GP? I never have, and I'm wondering about what happens with insurance, who can find out etc etc. Will this info ever get to the Feds or to an employer?

Your Doctor is unable to disclose any personal information regarding what you do. They do not even need to inform the insurance company......unless there are serious side effects that must be explained to the insurance company. Otherwise all is well. Due to confidentiality. Unless there is a release of information signed by yourself, then you have nothing to worry about. The only way that a Doctor can disclose your personal information is if it is going to seriously harm others i.e. saying your going to murder someone. But other than that there is no leakage of information. If there was you would have your Doctor's home!