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#1

First off, let me say, thank you to the people that set up this website. If it wasn’t for this place, I would still ignorantly be using finasteride.

Upon reading this forum, I was shocked with many of the stories here, and especially considering that many of the problems have not subsided with the discontinuation of propecia. For me, I can’t say that I’ve had it as bad as some people here. I was using proscar in conjunction for over a year, I started noticing physical changes in my body, round hips, man boobs, you name it, my body was changing and when I went online and did a search I was horrified, thinking these would be permanent changes. Even my face started looking more soft and feminine. I was also having weak erections and way too prolonged ejaculation.

I quit the medicine and started looking for ways I could reverse this. What worked for me? food and working out. I started eating foods which promoted the increase of testosterone and I started lifting weights. Some of the foods I increased are Almonds, low fat beef jerky (tons of it), celery etc. I also took 25 mg zinc supplements every day. I also stayed away from foods that were high in estrogen.

1 year later, I am happy to say, my bodies form has completely changed, my voice has gotten deeper, and I’m getting those rock hard erections again (yay!)

Try it out, I’m so confident it will work for many who have suffered unwanted physical changes.

#2

Glad you recovered but sounds like your body naturally found its balance as it was supposed to after discontinuing the drug.

Many here have tried diet changes, vitamins and excercise regimens to no avail, unfortunately… whatever this drug did, it likely affects each individual based on their own genetic profile and hormonal makeup, which will determine the body’s ability to recover or not, after discontinuing.

Good luck to you.

#3

Aww shucks, I’m sorry to hear that. But anyhow, I hope some guys try it anyway. I wish all of you the best of luck.

#4

Ahh that’s good to hear mate, I hope every single guy on here recovers like you Raven80 and as far as i know or can tell me.

I was on proscar for little over a year and a half and only stopped it a few months ago, i noticed i was feeling real emotional at a lot of things and started to think like a chick and just didn’t feel as much like a man anymore, the only other thing i noticed was slight pain in my testicles, penis when erect and when it was soft it seemed smaller… :frowning:

I tried telling myself that now that i have stopped it will all go back normal (all that mind over matter shit) and just continued doing my weight training, drinking my protein shake and still done all the male things we do, go out drinking with mates and watching all the gorgeous girls and just living like i always did before proscar. I don’t have a girlfriend at the moment so i just kept stimulating myself by looking at porno mags and stuff and even masturbating just to keep all my downstairs in good order. i found that doing that for the past few months seems to have reversed what ever the proscar did to my hormones, i assume that when males are sexually stimulated our bodies make testosterone or other hormones males need…? but for me i think it has worked and im going to keep it up until im sure im 100% normal again. To every one else im damn sure you will be able to recover, some people may take a little longer then others. Stay positive guys… :slight_smile:

#5

here the same, after seven months of rawfood diet, working out and meditation i´m wayyy better than i used to be. I was totally fucked up… and i was not one of the " normal" fin sufferers. I was one of those which had 0,0 % change in massive brainfog over more then one year… YOur body has to heal itself and you have to live the best way to help your body to do that. I´m still not fully cured but i´m no emotional monster anymore

#6

Hi japanther

Great news and very encrouging one. This kind of news give me hopes.
did you take any blood test to confirm it. I many times felt like recovering and even my blood test showed very slight improvement, but for unknow reassons again I get into the ditch.

#7

but bloodtests are normal from the beginning… i just have the fog… no sexual sides but the fog was so massive. I wasnt out for one year i used to go out like 2- 3 times a week. I just was lying in bed. lost my job, my band… zero social life… its not to describe how bad i felt for such a long time… now, i can live… still some sides but much much better… maybe 2- 3 months more on the diet and i will be closed to normal…

i would recommong fasting, do a water fast… i cant do it cause i´m so skinny but with a fast like that, you can save lots of time compared to rawfood diet… you need a total reset of metabolism and fasting will arrange that

#8

Raven80 and japanther

thanks for sharing your stories. did your balls or penis shrink? if yes ,do you think after recovering, they recovered as well.

I will try fasting soon but my T-level is at bottom I mean at the low end and I feel terrible. Very little energy to do daily chores. I got a lot better few weeks ago but for some unknown reasons went down again. I am hope will up again.

#9

SpStriken, did you not see what he posted?

He just said in the first sentence, “i just have the fog… no sexual sides but the fog was so massive”.

There’s your answer. Please read a little closer…

See an endo, try natural supplements like Tribulus or Tongkat Ali, or visit Shippen or Crisler in USA if you want to try boosting it, if its out of range low. Endlessly complaining with no action taken isn’t going to do anything for you, though.

#10

Mew I sent my reports to an Endo in th states and he said I have central hypogonadism just as most of the people here. He asked me to use TRT and HGH. I have already used TRT with side effects.
I am desperate and very cautious too. Have you use Tongkat Ali or Tribulus or any body else? are there any side effects? My self medications got me here today where I am now. I don’t want to take any more chance until I am sure what I using will not cause any further damage.
Dor shippen and Chriler are good option but my case is just like that of Terp03 or other saw palmetto sufferes. what will he do , put me on HCG or clomid?
I appreciate your suggestions and continuous help.

#11

I have used and continue to use those two herbs. They are part of a larger cycle that I am on, and I can tell you, they are two of the strongest, especially when combined. On the days that I take this combo, I feel powerful, especially when doing a workout. It also def gets the downstairs stirring. Strap on your Ball Zinger and your ready to go!