
In planning another cycle I want to do something that actually helps my joint/soft tissues a bit since I've been prone to minor injuries, tendonitis, etc... I also want to stay away from the 19-nors since I feel like they f*** up my sex drive too much.
On a side note... The last cycle I ran was a cluster f***
I ran a really high dose of test >1gr for a while then started thinkin one of my vials was actually tren due to coloring...anyway... it was screwed up big time... I started getting gyno, was squeezing little amounts of fluid out of my nips, I actually hurt my elbow early in the cycle which developed into a naggin tendonitis and recovery kind sucked(sex drive was shot). All of this was due to me not trusting my source and changing things around based on what I could get.
So-
I'm thinking of going at it again but with a very moderate amount of test(like 400-500mg) Even with this dose I'm nervous about the gyno symptoms since I ended up running letro and caber last time which didn't seem to do anything. I want to add something to the cycle for collagen synthesis so I know the choices are Deca, EQ, Primo, and Anavar. Not touching hgh.
-I ran test/deca and loved it but I'm afraid of the progesterone due to the nips.
-I've never run EQ, but I'm afraid I may look like rudolph the red faced AAS user. The last cycle with Test I got pretty red, lol
-As far as Primo and Var they're pricey and often faked but I don't know how they compare in terms of improving collagen(decreasing injury risk)
Goals, Just to add some lean mass, not looking to blow up like a ballon but I'm naturally lean so a moderate caloric intake and a good cycle allows me to stay really lean while putting on muscle.
Any ideas, tips, suggestions?
I'm not dead set on cycling again either, just getting some thoughts together.


red face... were u drinking enuff water?
why did u do more than a gram a week?
what r ur stats? how many cycles have u run in the past?

You're using a lot of product.
I don't know your history but I would roll with the tried-and-true, good old fashion 500/week Test E.
Again, not knowing much about you this is only me providing a "safe" cycle for you. It sounds to me like you have prior experience but knowing that you have had problems before, I'd get back to basics.
Do 500mg of E for 6-8 weeks and bump it up from there. And DON'T start a cycle without having EVERY possible type of PCT and on cycle treatment remedy available from day ONE.
Good luck! Stay small, get big!
I don't have as much experience as most , but I stick with Test .. 750 mgs works for me . I have never gone higher . I like EQ .. I am still experimenting with it but I like 400 mgs a week . I will try more . Some people say they get anxiety from it . I also feel more energetic with EQ.
I have done Anavar but only about 50 mgs a day and I have no idea if it was good quality but I do know that it was expensive .. if it was cheaper I would like to try it at 100 mgs a day . For me .. I will stick with Test , EQ and anavar if I can get it cheap . These are all good lean mass compounds . Hair loss is also a concern of mine and is another reason why I use the above .. what works for some does not work for all .
The lactation sounds like gyno from a 19nor. Maybe it was tren in the vial. If you have the right AI's and dont over-dose your stuff youll be fine.
I think deca would help you with the joint issues. In your case make sure it's at a 2:1 ratio with test. ie.. 250deca 500test

Thanks for the replies, as mentioned the cycle was ran half-hazardly and b/c I wasn't trusting one of my vials I was EITHER doing a hell of a lot of test OR like 700-800 mg of test with an unknown dose of tren.
SloppyJ, That what got my thinking it must have been actual tren which I wanted nothing to do with and that's what's making me want to stay far away from the 19-nors.
I'm 6' 200lb certainly not a monster but I do stay lean. The last cycle is FAR from typical for me..before that I ran my first "true" cycle Test/Deca 500/300 which was awesome. I didn't have the initial intention of doing as much as I did I just let myself get out of control with it and certainly learned my lesson. I always drink a lot of water >1 gallon/day easily.
I'm looking to keep things moderate and I'm definitely staying at the lower end of the dosage spectrum since I experienced first hand the point od diminishing retruns last time. I'm just thinking of what I can add to help with collagen. Maybe I will go with Test and Eq 400/400. Still trying to figure it out.

400-500 mg of Test and 400 mg of primo is prob one of the safest cycles you'll ever run. Most users report NO sides on primo which amazes me but I've heard this from a variety of experienced users. If you're looking for lean moderate gains, that cycle would be the way to go. If your body doesn't respond well or you get significant sides from test, you can even run a trt dose of around 250 mg of test with 400 mg of primo.
I find it doubtful a source would substitute tren for test just because of the sheer costs of the two items. Tren in most cases is more expensive than test. Anyways, I hope that helps. Good luck.
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Roughneck_91, I thought about it but I still don't know if I want to put it in me even with the short ester and I'd rather not pin eod again all cycle.
rippedgolfer, I have been considering both scenarios you mentioned to be on the safest side. we'll see...
thanks for the suggestions


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The EQ is an awesome addition to the stack. I'm in Week 11 and loving it. 500-600mg EW and have about 8 more weeks of it. I don't have the red faced rudolph syndrome you're referring to but everybody reacts differently I guess. You'll love the vascularity. And you'll feel like a race horse! lol, oh yeah, the constant hunger is a real annoyance but no complaints other than that.

I'm actually thinking of running Test E @300/wk & Primo @ 400/wk for 10 weeks now. I'm vascular enough without compound that are known for pronounced vascularity, lol...it start to look a little like I was on drugs ;-)


Haha, yeah I'm naturally pretty vascular too but I figured I had to try EQ - just b/c I never had it. Primo is top of the line; especially at 400mg EW. One of my favorite stacks of all time included Primo 400mg EW back around Sprin Break '99. Real quality gains and kept a lot from it.
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