So I had everything set up to start my cycle. Test, Primo and a little bit of Masterton. Got my initial bloodwork back and I'm at 52.5. Am I pretty much screwed as far as getting started?
High hematocrit -starting cycle
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Were you properly hydrated? If not, I’d start there, and retest.
Need more info: age? Are you on TRT? How long you been on trt, dosage and what is your average hematocrite? Sleep apnea? Was your platelets high? Was your ferritin high? How much red meat you eat, B12 or vitamin C you take? Have you been tested for hemochromatosis?
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On trt, around 5 years now. Hematocrit has been as high as 54.5, but after weight loss and concentrating on hydration I was down to 49 6 months ago. I do have sleep apnea, but it seems like I no longer have symptoms at night since I lost 70lb. Wife says anyways. Platelets were 344, normal. I have not been tested for hemochromatosis. Truth is I've been lazier then normal with my supplementation and nutrition, including hydration. I was all set to start cycle this week too 
Well if you’re being lazy with your nutrition and hydration, forget starting a cycle. You need to lock in on those variables first.On trt, around 5 years now. Hematocrit has been as high as 54.5, but after weight loss and concentrating on hydration I was down to 49 6 months ago. I do have sleep apnea, but it seems like I no longer have symptoms at night since I lost 70lb. Wife says anyways. Platelets were 344, normal. I have not been tested for hemochromatosis. Truth is I've been lazier then normal with my supplementation and nutrition, including hydration. I was all set to start cycle this week too
When was the last time you donated blood?
How much water did you consume prior to blood test?
Your numbers are not crazy high but they are high and you just started. If you want to be on the safe side donate blood, start drinking more water - force yourself too, a low dose aspirin a day is a good idea if you start a cycle to prevent platelet clumping. Supplements that may help as well for thinning your blood are curcumin/piperine or turmeric/piperine - you need the piperine to increase the bioavailability and raw ginger. I have large hands, but I eat a chunk half the size of my thumb twice a day.
Aspirin can cause bleeding / ulcers but it is a miracle drug for preventing cancers, lowering BP if taken at night, preventing platelet clumping which is the concern with high hematocrit. No sense in repeating what @Oldguyjiujitsu said, but read his post a few times and other sage comments made by other members.
Best of luck.
Aspirin can cause bleeding / ulcers but it is a miracle drug for preventing cancers, lowering BP if taken at night, preventing platelet clumping which is the concern with high hematocrit. No sense in repeating what @Oldguyjiujitsu said, but read his post a few times and other sage comments made by other members.
Best of luck.
I should have been a bit more clear when I say I've been lazy with nutrition and water. When I say lazy, I mean in comparison to my norm. I didn't the last couple of years being very strict with nutrition. I tracked everything that went into me, and I mean everything. I was at one point about 70lb heavier than I am now. But I have taken it easy with the tracking the past couple months, but I'm still eating well and not regaining any weight, I just haven't been counting every gram. With water, my intake has been around 1.5l daily, although I probably should be closer to 4l I know. I haven't started anything yet, my plan was to begin the cycle Monday. Now I'm thinking of a road trip to donate, the closet centre for me is a three hour drive
Canadian Blood Services is also mobile, so you may not need to go to a centre. You can check their website as they do go to smaller cities / remote towns and set up shop at churches or schools.
Yeah, checked them all, they got rid of all donations in the North, but I'll be taking a road trip to Barrie Monday. Excuse to take a road trip anyways lol