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#446

Well, it is with great pleasure that I announce that today, ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-tam ! I started losing my hair again !!!

I’m so happy, I have tears in the corner of my eyes… I’m producing enough 5ar to lose hair !!!
I’ve read that "The pharmacokinetics of finasteride and dutasteride are as such that they are nearly irreversible inhibitor of 5α-Rs, with slow rate of dissociation, leading to a long-lasting effect of the drug, regardless of dose administered. " . Ha ha ! Slow rate of dissociation but not impossible to dissociate mother f**ker !

It’s been some 22 years since I stopped losing hair. I though I was done, they would never fall again but the miracle occurred ! This means I slowly but steadily produce more 5ar, more DHT, more allopregnanolone and 5a-THDOC (well, maybe. Im not sure…Lol). But anyway, I was losing my hair in my early 30’s, fin stopped it, stopping fin changed nothing (well beside getting pfs) so losing my hair again after crashing 3 years and 2 months ago means my body is Oh so ever slowly going back to some of what it was before…

Maybe, just maybe, I will eventually be able to sleep without meds !!! Or will have to use deodorant again !

Anyway. I just wanted to share. (I’m really happy !) Plus I’ll get to look like a clown in a few years. Isn’t life full of surprise ?

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#447

My pleasure. And to be honest, my previous post didn’t look so full of wisdom. But if it means anything to you, there is progress that can be made and that’s one more proof. Of course, this thread is full of proofs progress can be made !

All the best to you my friend !

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#448

Wow, awesome news! About 3 years since you quit fin and started your diet/epigenetic repair and now you have this to add to your progress. Really happy for you and hopeful for the rest of us. Funny how I too am hoping for my hair to start receding again when losing hair was my worst nightmare 2 months ago xD You never know with life. Made my day brother. It’s a beautiful day. Thank you for sharing

#449

Hope this counts as a recovery story and isn’t one you already listed.

#450

Thank you for sharing !

It shows some changes but recoveries are people who are completely symptom free for a duration of at least 3 months as per my own definition (which may vary for others). Longer is better but we usually don’t hear from them after they get better. There’s been cases of 1 year recovery and then a drawback. Nonetheless, I think such cases have the ability to recover again.

Any stories that shows improvements is an inspiration.

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#451

Another recovery story focused on gut health as advised by his doctors. Looks like a full recovery. Hope this is a new story. Apologize for my grammar. I’m 7 weeks in to this and not thinking straight but wanted to share. Lots of love to everyone!

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#452

Thank you for sharing ! The more success stories,the more hope. Much appreciated.

I’m working on gut health as well. 2 tbsp of potato starch a day, a resistant starch that bacteria feeds on, and some pro-biotics to supply more bacteria. I’ve read many people are doing it with good results. My sleep has improved and so did my mood !

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#453

Bump, Any more recovery stories?
Did anyone return to 100% pre-PFS state sexually?

#454

Hi, I recovered to 80-95% pre-pfs after 1 year and 9 months. I have been stable for 7 months now.

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#455

Congratulation for your improvement. Did you do anything special to help ?

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#456

Chineseguy is a legend，He can’t be copied :eyes:

#457

Hi,
I am in a very similar position to you were in.

I am now where you were seven months ago. I am one year and two months off the poison and I feel about 60 to 70% recovered.

Please tell us:

  • What were some signs you were REALLY starting to recover sexually?
    -Did you have penile numbness? did that reocver
  • are you back pre-fin erections?

this is all I need to know at this point in my journey

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#458
  • What were some signs you were REALLY starting to recover sexually?
    -Did you have penile numbness? did that reocver

During that time I could perform sex normally if I use cialis and sometimes I had spotaneous erections that I did not have before that when I realize I started to recover. At some point I just stopped cialis and my performance stayed. I has some kind of penile numbness that made me enjoy sex less than before but it gradually recovered.

  • are you back pre-fin erections?

Yes basically. maybe 90 percent.

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#459

nothing just change of environment and mood. (I moved back from US to China and it was a big change for me overall). I think L-arginine helped a little.

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#460

dude that is absolutely amazing, it give me so much hope at a time of desperate need. especially because I am getting closer to the time period when you started recovering (I am 1 year 4 months in)

Sexual / Erection quality recovery is the absolute best. I simply cannot wait! I also use cialis and it does help.

How long were you on Cialis for? what was your dose and did it stay effective during the entire time you took it?

thnx

#461

I was on it for 9-10 months? I was sexually active and could perform well 90 percent of the time. I used 5mg and it could give me strength for 3-4 days. I’m glad my story helped you. I hope you can get better soon.

#462

Is there anyone suffering from dry lips? I know it hardly counts as a major side effect of pfs but it really bothers me even after most pfs symptoms subsided.

#463

My lips dried up and peeled away layer by layer. This was more pronounced in the first month or so when they were constantly chapped and flaking. It still comes in phases as part of overall tissue loss…lips deflated along with my other facial features and gums. And head, feet, and everything in between really.

#464

Dry lips, along with insomnia, were some of the first symptom that appeared BEFORE I stopped fin and crashed. About 4 years before actually. It increased over time and before and after I crashed dry lips were so bad I had to put Vaseline on my lips 24/7. I wouldn’t call it dry lips though, more like burning lips. It was really painfully dry.

I crashed 4 years ago and it gradually became better. Just 3 months ago, I could tolerate showering, shaving and brushing my teeth and NOT put Vaseline after my shower. Lips were dry, felt unpleasant but were not hurting.

In the last few weeks, it has improved to the point where I don’t notice unless I pay attention, and it would happen only after I put soap or toothpaste on my lips.

Sexually I’m 100% back. Sensitivity is fully back also. If I’m not careful, I can have premature ejaculation !
I still have an imbalance in that when I get morning wood, they last a long time and keep me awake. For some reason, my PFS insomnia became linked with morning woods over a year ago. I would have morning erections lasting hours. Up to 4 hours ! It may be attributed to over-expressed AR reacting to androgen. However, the morning woods have been shorter lately and my sleep has improved.

Morning Insomnia (which does not prevent a normal day), somewhat dry lips (for a short while after showering and without requiring Vaseline like I did for almost 8 years) are the last symptoms I have.

A few months ago, I would have occasional light burning eyes when showering. Just before and after I crashed, my eyes were burning so much I could barely keep them open and ride my motorbike in the hot streets of Bangkok. I had to stop at gas stations and rinse my eyes with water to get a bit of relief. I’m really glad this symptom has reside.

Of course, before and especially after I crashed I had an intensive list of symptoms and was basically disabled, unable to drive or work. But that’s beyond the scope of this particular post.

I’m on a continually decreasing symptoms trend. It took longer than I hoped for to get where I am but I’m very, very grateful I got here. And I didn’t mention it, but I’m quite stable and improving and have been for a year or two (where do I mark the line ? Idk.). I hope to get rid of insomnia but seeing how it’s linked to morning woods, I know I’ll sleep better and naturally only when my AR have returned to their normal state.

I am still the eternal optimist !
I believe epigenetic damage can be repaired and we can have hope !

Ozeph

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Ozeph: my story
#465

Sexually I’m 100% back. Sensitivity is fully back also. If I’m not careful, I can have premature ejaculation !

This sentence right here gives me SO MUCH HOPE Ozeph, like you have no idea!

This is my number 1 struggle currently
Could you please go more in detail?

  • What were the first signs sensetivity was coming back
  • Are you back to 100% Pre-Fin Erections
  • Can you maintain your erection (even when standing)
  • Did you regain visual libido
  • Can you get erect without physical stimualtion
  • Did you get your primal horniness / sex drive back?

THANK YOU SO MUCH

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