What next

General Discussion
#1

On fin for 10 months. Initially had a few sides (noticed a soft erection or two which resolved). I experienced ED about 10 days ago and stopped taking fin immediately. Since that time I have got progressively worse. I have all the symptoms of hypgonadism: shrunken penis, testes, sore testes, lost approx 5 lbs, muscles weak, poor sleep, focus a little off, less facial hair growth, chest has got bigger, no moobs but more mass, a little abdominal fat as well.

I have always been in excellent shape and had good sexual health (early thirties). What is my next step? I know it says a lot about waiting a few weeks to see if things resolve, but I’m thinking I have a more severe case.

#2

there’s nothing to do until your system tries to rebalance. I actually thought I was going crazy…was going crazy. Try to relax, eat healthy, get moderate exercise and sleep.

#3

Its been 17 days since my last pill. I keep getting worse. I got my blood test and am awaiting the results.

Sleep is terrible. I wake up after only a few hours with testicular pain, muscles atrophied, facial hair not growing as much, libido gone, impotent, and many other of the hypogonadal signs.

Does the chances of recovering within a month or two significantly drop if you get the degree of side effects that I have?

It seems like the shorter term recoveries are experienced by those with a lesser degree of side effects. Any feedback is appreciated.

#4

this is horrible…everyday i look at this board and see new members suffering horrible side effects, it’s sickening…

More and more and Merck is doing nothing about this…so sad

#5

Most of the exusers get well in few months on the other hand if not then it is a long walk to go.
My suggestion go the way body builders go, that is do a PCT it will restart your hpta. if you wait and things do not return to normal, then your body will setup to new lower values and will hard to get back to normal. your body is fresh and if you do it successfully you will be fine.
I am saying these after reading some body building forums. Do a google search for PCT.
Please note it is my suggestion, I am not a Doctor. Consult your Doctor before taking any medicines.

SPS

#6

I do agree with spstricken on this one. Go to the body building forums if you don’t get better. I believe our side effects after we quit Propecia are similar to the body builders coming off of steriods.

You will quite surprised at how knowledgable some of the people are on the forums.

#7

I gave this suggestion because some chaps here tried PCT but failed. On some body building forums Doctors say you should do PCT after you come off of steriod cycle and do not wait long. Some chaps who did PCT over here did years after quitting fin and may be that is the reason for their failure. No body has done PCT withing suggest time frame or at least it is not in my knowledge.