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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.
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.