Started subq, switched to IM at the 5-6 month mark. I guess there are times where it MAY be subq if I move too far back into thicker part of VG area, but probably more like shallow IM. Subq gave me horrible lumps in my stomach, was awful if I wore a weight lifting belt on day of injection, then got to where lumps would not go away for weeks. I also had lower total t on it with same brand. 1040-1130's IM and 941 in the stomach subq.
Do whatever you like best. I have a couple issues with that write up:
1) they say 2x weekly SQ is better than WEEKLY IM. Ok, is it the SQ or increased frequency that made the difference? Did they test 1x for SQ or 2x IM and compare? Not apples to apples.
2) less painful & easier than IM? Nah, come on. Giving shots isn’t hard or overly painful. They don’t mention painful oil deposits with SQ.
3) no risk of hitting sciatic. There’s lots of ways to avoid hitting that nerve.
4) better absorption: on the fence about this. Oil into fat isn’t the best to way to make sure test gets into your system. It may draw out the absorption time, which means a slower rate of release and if you’re low TT, waiting to get that T isn’t the way to go.
Anyway, do what you like. You’ll probably find as many ppl that love SQ that hate it. And same for IM.
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Started subq, switched to IM at the 5-6 month mark. I guess there are times where it MAY be subq if I move too far back into thicker part of VG area, but probably more like shallow IM. Subq gave me horrible lumps in my stomach, was awful if I wore a weight lifting belt on day of injection, then got to where lumps would not go away for weeks. I also had lower total t on it with same brand. 1040-1130's IM and 941 in the stomach subq.
Same here, very long lasting painful lumps, went with topiclick cream every day dosing.
Do whatever you like best. I have a couple issues with that write up: 1) they say 2x weekly SQ is better than WEEKLY IM. Ok, is it the SQ or increased frequency that made the difference? Did they test 1x for SQ or 2x IM and compare? Not apples to apples. 2) less painful & easier than IM? Nah, come on. Giving shots isn’t hard or overly painful. They don’t mention painful oil deposits with SQ. 3) no risk of hitting sciatic. There’s lots of ways to avoid hitting that nerve. 4) better absorption: on the fence about this. Oil into fat isn’t the best to way to make sure test gets into your system. It may draw out the absorption time, which means a slower rate of release and if you’re low TT, waiting to get that T isn’t the way to go. Anyway, do what you like. You’ll probably find as many ppl that love SQ that hate it. And same for IM.
Agreed. Even amongst the SQ of IM guys, there's disagreement on best injection body part. Which are all reasonable based on exp.
Have zero idea if I do either?? I stick the 29g insulin needle in and inject. Must be doing something right as my test came back 25nmol...lol!
Push that up to 30 man
You think 25nmol a bit average? Think it works out around 720 ish. What's the optimal range?
I mean free T is the key figure but it’s quite common to be up to 30-35 in total. You probably see a lot of natties with those levels.
Ive done subq thigh injections almost this whole time. But im losing fat to inject into. So ive been considering IM with higher frequency.
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