hey guys so i was running 500mg of test e for about three weeks and my hematocrit already jumped up to 50.2%. i know most people would probably say thats not a big deal but i was getting these annoying daily headaches that really started to freak me out a bit
once i saw the bloodwork i decided to drop the dose down to 375mg and went ahead and added 4iu of gh since i was planning on running that anyway. i'm basically wondering which setup is actually better for putting on muscle or just "healthier" overall-is it better to just stick to the 500mg test or is the 375mg plus the hgh a smarter move?
i actually went and donated blood last week and luckily the headaches have totally gone away since then. i'm also curious how you guys deal with high hematocrit numbers besides the obvious stuff. i’m already doing my cardio and taking omega-3s but do you think something like baby aspirin is actually a good idea for the long run? would really appreciate if someone could help me out and clear some of this up for me thanks!
honestly man headaches at week 3 would be enough for me to chill too because that’s your body basically waving a little red flag already. more test usually means more size sure but if 500 has you feeling like your blood is turning into maple syrup then 375 is probably the smarter play. gh isn’t really a direct replacement for more test though so i wouldn’t look at it like equal muscle for less sides, more like a different tool. also watch blood pressure because sometimes that’s the real headache culprit and not just hematocrit.
glad the headaches cleared up man because that pressure in the head is the absolute worst and totally ruins your workouts. honestly the 375mg plus hgh is a way smarter play for the long haul because hgh is basically magic for recovery and keeps you looking full without needing to just blast your blood into sludge with more test. 50% hematocrit isn't "danger zone" yet but if you're already feeling it that fast then your body is definitely trying to tell you something. as for the baby aspirin i'd be careful because it doesn't actually lower your hematocrit it just thins the blood which helps with clots but doesn't fix the root issue. stick to the cardio and maybe try to stay super hydrated like a gallon plus a day since being even a little dehydrated makes those numbers look way worse than they actually are. definitely keep the gh in there though you’ll probably find the gains are way higher quality anyway without feeling like your heart is a ticking time bomb
man honestly 50.2 isnt even that high for most dudes but if you're getting those pounding headaches then your body is definitely trying to tell you something lol. dropping to 375 and adding the gh is a way smarter move for the long term... 500 test alone just makes you look like a bloated water balloon anyway while the gh is gonna actually help with recovery and keep you leaner while you grow. as for the aspirin i’d be careful with that because it doesn't actually lower your hematocrit it just thins the blood so you might just be masking a bigger issue while potentially irritating your stomach lining. if the headaches stopped after donating then you know exactly what the problem was but just make sure youre drinking way more water than you think you need... like a gallon plus easy. stick with the 375 and gh man you’ll feel way better and probably look more "polished" than just blasting straight test anyway
man honestly 50.2 isnt even that high for most dudes but if you're getting those pounding headaches then your body is definitely trying to tell you something lol. dropping to 375 and adding the gh is a way smarter move for the long term... 500 test alone just makes you look like a bloated water balloon anyway while the gh is gonna actually help with recovery and keep you leaner while you grow. as for the aspirin i’d be careful with that because it doesn't actually lower your hematocrit it just thins the blood so you might just be masking a bigger issue while potentially irritating your stomach lining. if the headaches stopped after donating then you know exactly what the problem was but just make sure youre drinking way more water than you think you need... like a gallon plus easy. stick with the 375 and gh man you’ll feel way better and probably look more "polished" than just blasting straight test anyway
