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9 minutes ago, CapeBretonDadBod said:

Do not ever call a source out on the open board first talk to your rep first to get it rectified, another reason for this is you don’t want to get blacklisted as other labs also read these reviews and it will make them not want to deal with you . Then your in a place you don’t want to be like ordering from online not trusted sources. Not preaching here man just a little friendly advice.

Good call! I may be new to the game but I have enough sense not to do that

2 hours ago, method_air said:

>>400mg Test E weekly pinning 2x /week with a 23G 1''

I re-iterate everything said here, so:

1. don't inject in your quads

2. pin more frequently with smaller amounts

3. use a 25G "1, or maybe even 30g insulin syringes if you pin everyday

4. inject very slowly, carefully and aspirate

5. don't inject anywhere near an inflamed muscle

6. open a dialog with your source

Thanks big time! I will definitely look into smaller pins and message the source re the issue. 

17 hours ago, Guardian Dispensaries said:

Hey bro this could be a number things. First, yes could have hit a bad spot for sure. Second, your body might not agree with oil used? I'm guessing its grapeseed oil but some labs are using MTC oil, or it could be another kind. In the past i have run 400 test e and have had pip. The test was good, possibly over dosed and given the 400mg all test e and possibly over dosed, could make the pip a little more intense. When i added another compound, like eq, the pain was less as the test was diluted with Eq. Lastly some if the alcohol in the test is too high that could cause soreness. Theses are just some possibilities. I'm sure some other guys will have some other ideas too. Cheers !   

Thanks for your response, I never even considered that my body might not like the actual carrier oil used.. interesting.

3 hours ago, Francis "Frank" Castle said:

So up until the point where you said you went from glute to thigh I was wondering if maybe you hadnt hit the Sciatic nerve. I've never done it but I'm very familiar with the nerve and I have heard in this respect it can be a real bitch.

If it's the same gear that you had no issue with b4 and by same I mean out of the same vial then you have to ask yourself if, even thinking that you observed perfect sterile procedure, you didnt somehow manage to contaminate the vial. Easily done and even the best make mistakes that they miss. There is 100% no reason for the gear to suddenly cause this when it hasn't b4 so I'd be looking at contamination of some sort but you weren't specific about the nature of the "sameness" of the gear so I'm just guessing.

BTW, going from glute to quad, especially when you are worried about a possible problem already, probably not the best plan. A great many folks, pros included will preach from the mountain tops about not pinning the quads at all because of the likelihood of having issues.

Just my thoughts on it

Thank you for your response. Yeah Dr. Google had me worried about the sciatic for a bit but I didn't really have any symptoms typical of that including radiating pain. Do you have any general or pro tips on avoiding contaminating the vial? Maybe something is off in my procedure.

46 minutes ago, GainTrain said:

I agree on quad shots. Don’t do it bro, it’s the worst place to fight an infection if you do get one. It’s to soon your shot  to be an infection, tho it could turn into one. 

 

Sometimes you just have a “bad shot”. Sounds like it. I avoid gear doses at 400ml because of the high bb/ba levels. Recipe for pip.

 

hope it’s ok bro

Yeah live and learn! Never again to the quad! Would you suggest trying a smaller dose spread over more pins / week? Would that maybe reduce the pain issue?

Hello, here's the details

2nd cycle

400mg Test E weekly pinning 2x /week with a 23G 1''.

Using glute and proper sterile method. First few went ok with "normal" PIP but now the last 3 pins I've gotten crazy pain in the pin area 2-3 days afterwards and lasting almost a week.

My one butt cheek felt like the muscle was seized - the muscle (glute max only) was physically hard to the touch, and very painful right from the location of the pin several inches across the body of the muscle. Not hot and I didn't have a fever so I didn't get medical attn, and it has since resolved. Wondering if I hit a blood vessel or just overdid that spot, I tried the other side - same pain and soreness but to a slightly lesser extent. Wondering if it was just my ass I tried my thigh for the first time on Monday, and today can barely walk and it's getting worse by the minute. I know stupid for continuing to try, probably should have just chucked the shit out.

What the heck is going on? I never had even close to this reaction with my first cycle of Test. I'm almost wondering if the carrier oil is shit and as it is metabolized or dispersed from the injection area it's causing a reaction. Should I try a different brand? A different test?

Thanks

Definitely try to get that water up! Especially if you're consuming lots of salt you want try to move that out a bit with more water. Also track a few days of your diet on myfitnesspal to see your macronutrient ratio on average - if you're eating high carb (35%+ of your daily macro intake) this can also cause water retention and a bloated feeling. You could also supplementing some vitamin C, some people have good results with this reducing feeling bloated. Hope that helps you get it sorted! 

When cutting I usually get my RMR tested ($80) then set my caloric level around there (it's been about 2200 the last few times). This makes sure that with some activity and training I'm in a solid deficit daily but not risking slowing my metabolism down. Then I go 2.0g/kg protein, 1.0g/kg healthy fats, and make the rest of the cals up with carbs - sometimes I'll drop lower on the carbs and higher on the protein though if I have a lighter training day and don't "need" the full glycogen stores. Fuel for the work required! 

Hey! Few Qs for younmaybe I can help. How much water are you drinking daily? Are you taking any nutritional supplements? Do you feel the the bloat is localized to your stomach or do you get that feeling kind of everywhere?

Hey all, been reading a while but wanted to put a few posts together sometime (mostly lifting etc questions!) So thought I'd make an account. 

Thanks!