High hemocrit

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I had high RBC/Hemoglobin/Hematocrit issues for a while when I was on 200mg/w test cyp, prescribed through Defy. It stayed high for months even at regular blood donations.

At one point I said F it and started drinking a shitload of water (like over a gallon a day) for a few days straight, then I went to some off-name blood donation place and gave a unit because that was the max they'd allow. Drove to another brand of donor place the next day and gave another unit. Gave it a week and did the same at a Red Cross once I was within their criteria (they don't let you donate with too high of levels).

After that I was golden and now I only go every 6-8 months. That was like 2yrs ago now. I think the issue for us is simply getting AHEAD of it when you're already behind.

Some may say that giving 3 units in a week or two was a stupid idea, but when I got blown up overseas and lost a ton of blood, my hemoglobin went all the way down to 6-7 (yes I felt like lethargic ass but I was also stuck in a hospital bed), and I survived just fine. The body will do a good job to replenish if you give too much and I'd rather be a bit tired for a few months than risk stroke and other issues.

Discount the hell out of this answer though, as everyone's body handles blood loss differently IMO.
 

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Good point about getting ahead of it instead of playing catch up. Doc just put me back on test so I’ll donate asap
 
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I just got my blood results after 3 months and my hematocrit is at 49.8 (range 38.5-50) and rbc is 5.35 (range 4.20-5.80)

Is this something that will likely increase as time goes? I lowered my dose from 200mg to 150mg 75x2 because my E2 was high, I’m hoping with doing that and losing more body fat I should balance out. I would like to catch it sooner rather than later if it can become an issue down the road
 

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I just got my blood results after 3 months and my hematocrit is at 49.8 (range 38.5-50) and rbc is 5.35 (range 4.20-5.80)

Is this something that will likely increase as time goes? I lowered my dose from 200mg to 150mg 75x2 because my E2 was high, I’m hoping with doing that and losing more body fat I should balance out. I would like to catch it sooner rather than later if it can become an issue down the road

It may help that u lowered ur dose… it can become an ever increasing tail chaising if u dont handle it quickly and keep an eye on it

Hydrate like a mofo! Take stuff to help alleviate the rise such as supps mentioned here in this thread… pay attention to how u feel … tired sluggish red faced etc… usually signs ur blood is thickening…
 
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Very helpful and much appreciated. I’ve always had sort of a red face but it’s possibly been worse lately. I track my blood pressure and it’s normally spot on as long as I sit for a few minutes before taking it. I’ll up my water intake also 👍
 

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Even with blood donations every 6 weeks I couldn’t lower my hemocrit. I was prescribed 1.1 CC every two weeks. Any suggestions on what I can do to lower it? I’ve cut way way down on red meat, eating 1 grapefruit a day, I only drink alcohol a few times a year and I quit caffeine. I’m a 50 yo male
It's high because your pinning 1.1 cc all at one time. You need to split it. The best protocol for me was to take .5 every (50mg) every 3.5 days. My crit was 56 when I was pinning once a week. Once I split it all was well. I'm currently in the mid 40's now. Hope this helps
 

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I just got my blood results after 3 months and my hematocrit is at 49.8 (range 38.5-50) and rbc is 5.35 (range 4.20-5.80)

Is this something that will likely increase as time goes? I lowered my dose from 200mg to 150mg 75x2 because my E2 was high, I’m hoping with doing that and losing more body fat I should balance out. I would like to catch it sooner rather than later if it can become an issue down the road
Any updates? For me, a slight diet change and drinking a ton of water did the trick
 
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No updates yet, still on the same dose but was going to wait another 3-4 weeks before another test. I did start a small dose of hcg last week so I may wait 6 weeks if I stay on it
 

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Any updates? For me, a slight diet change and drinking a ton of water did the trick

What diet changes? No supps added?

I was told to stop getting blood work done in the mornings… drink water and what ever all day and get it tested at the end of the day
 
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Smoking was the biggest problem for me. It's the co2. I did 7 weeks straight 400cc blood drops to get mine under control. When my hemotolgist told me he was going to start me on a mild chemo, I decided I didn't need to smoke dope all day.
 

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