Arimidex Took Care Of All My Sides From Finasteride

[wannamyhairback]

Or u were just shedding because of treatment

i have already that shedding and then grew my hair back but it lasted one month and i waited almost 4 month with no sign of regrowing my hair is so dull and thin again, i have high estrogen level, high blood sugar 97 (50-100) and seborreic dermatitis in my sides of head, so i am trying to understand why the f*** i am in this situation, Trichologist?? i dont think they know anything about this sh*t

 

[M.Piep]

So ive been on finasteride 1 year with a break of one month. Different doses and differens side effects. Well the side effect that kept on coming back was of course low libido and floppy boner (i could literally fold my dick in half when "fully" erect) . So last round i took 0.5mg EOD. went well for a few months until i got this weird tingeling/burning feeling in my nipples. So to prevent possible gyno i took 0.25mg of Arimidex 3 times a week for one month.

Not only did the weird sensation in my nipples disappear but my libido went thru the roof and my boner rock solid, morning wood like never before. I was happy as f*** and felt great . I stopped with the Arimidex after 1 month, this made my estrogen spike and i got the same sides back. I went back on Arimidex again and same thing as last time. Super high libido and super boner.

So im thinking on ether staying with 0.25mg Ari with regular blood work to check estrogen levels and blood fat to keep it in the sweet spot (you want to have a normal range of estrogen because to low or to high is not good)

The thing is i now know that my sides are estrogen related. So any thoughts on handling that besides Arimidex? Is it maybe better to slowly wear of the dose to avoid the estorgen spike or maybe take it longer at let the body adapt? Maybe try Zinc instead?

>>> I appreciate all your information and candor on this product. I don't know if you are still around this site. My doctor wants to take me off the Finasteride 5mg.for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia -Enlarged Prostate. I am seeing him next week and will discuss options.
I don't know how many people are even aware that they have some of the side effects. I notice a lot of mood swings among some members that have been on Finasteride for a while. Myself included. Me: Emotions bouncing all over the place. Angry for really no reason, but having to control my irritability around people, then sad, then happy (that's not bad) but I don't like those other changes in myself, when I am the normally even keeled friend that people come to for help/support. Saying things that are uncharacteristic of my style and pysche.Too weird for me. Obviously I recognize the parallel with women going through hormonal upheaval during pregnancy and menopause. I feel even more for them now that I have had a touch of what they go through during these times. I have been having one side after another starting with not being able to hit the ceiling (sexually). I feel a lot for these- even young men in their prime, who are accepting sexual dysfunction for a chance to get their hair back because they have little choice. I think Finasteride is a great product, it allows me to get decent sleep without having to wake up and use the head every half hour because of prostate problems. Now I stand to loose that and my hair that Finasteride gave me back. (Thank you Merk) Could Merk possibly make a good product better and/or by partnering with Arimidex to iron out the humps?
My next side effect is dizziness and passing out while standing. And constant fatigue degrading to zero energy at times. A near monumental effort to do life's normal routine. Then nausea set in. A few weeks ago pain under my nipple. No gynocamastia yet (I stay fit)I suspect that might be next. The one thing; I got my stud back with a decent male enhancer. But today I found a lump. Hopefully benign. God I've already been through cancer, radiation and chemotherapy. Could even be a developing mamory gland. Gee work on having kids. Well I worked hard from a very early age. When I couldn't work I volunteered, and try always to give people a hand. I think I earned my right to have my manhood, my hair, my dignity and my sanity.(There goes that mood schwang)
*** Like you, I studied hard to puzzle out a solution. I thought the key might be in providing testosterone friendly nutrients to allow your body to produce enough testosterone to counter balance the estrogen and at least skew it a little in favor of the Male side. That might be worth a try with low dose Finesteride, but I don't know with my high dosage finasteride. Oh the Testosterone through nutrition principle, I employed with my body builders at the gym I owned. They went from thin to nicely ripped quickly. They were happy guys at their transformations.
Yeah, but that didn't include the Finasteride Factor. I had already discovered Arimidex but it led to your site. I think this might be my key too keep what I struggled for. Thank you. I had already figured on lowering my finasteride dosage, but the Arimidex could be the missing factor. My Physcian already does bone density checks. We will add estrogen/testosterone test to the plan.
>>>I like the way you defended your stand without malice or anger but with quiet dignity and intelligent conviction yet open to listen to their ideas even though some did not approach in the most friendly way.
****You Sir, stand above. Hats off to you. You have my admiration and gratitude. You've got it going on. ----Mont.

 

[Retinoid]

There is nothing wrong with taking an AI to counter Finasteride's increase in estrogen conversion. It is important to dose it correctly so you don't decrease it too much. When people take an AI and they lose hair they are reducing their estrogen to low levels. This is something different. You most likely would only need about .5mg of Arimidex/week to counter the rise in estrogen (which is roughly 15-20%).

 

[M.Piep]

So ive been on finasteride 1 year with a break of one month. Different doses and differens side effects. Well the side effect that kept on coming back was of course low libido and floppy boner (i could literally fold my dick in half when "fully" erect) . So last round i took 0.5mg EOD. went well for a few months until i got this weird tingeling/burning feeling in my nipples. So to prevent possible gyno i took 0.25mg of Arimidex 3 times a week in for one month.

Not only did the weird sensation in my nipples disappear but my libido went thru the roof and my boner rock solid, morning wood like never before. I was happy as f*** and felt great . I stopped with the Arimidex after 1 month, this made my estrogen spike and i got the same sides back. I went back on Arimidex again and same thing as last time. Super high libido and super boner.

So im thinking on ether staying with 0.25mg Ari with regular blood work to check estrogen levels and blood fat to keep it in the sweet spot (you want to have a normal range of estrogen because to low or to high is not good)

The thing is i now know that my sides are estrogen related. So any thoughts on handling that besides Arimidex? Is it maybe better to slowly wear of the dose to avoid the estorgen spike or maybe take it longer at let the body adapt? Maybe try Zinc instead?

I have been on finasteride for a year as well. You mentioned "last round.05 E.O.D.," What is that may I ask?
My compliments on very well put together study and dissertation, very cogent. I think you would make an excellent representative for a product of this type. You strive to be unbiased but like Carl Sagan, the beloved and honored astronomer. He wanted to believe but needed imperical proof on such matter of grave importance.
****I gather my data, from experience and reliable sources. It is kind of spooky though how this med...this THING is morphing me into something else. Being a trainer/teacher. I was and taught my students how to be in tune with their bodies and when to notch it up for a jump ahead break through. I knew my body was off balance.
****You asked for ideas on coming off the dosage. This almost a year later so you have probably found a way and executed it. I would be interested in what you did. I haven't decided whether I want to jump down in steps or gradually.

There is nothing wrong with taking an AI to counter Finasteride's increase in estrogen conversion. It is important to dose it correctly so you don't decrease it too much. When people take an AI and they lose hair they are reducing their estrogen to low levels. This is something different. You most likely would only need about .5mg of Arimidex/week to counter the rise in estrogen (which is roughly 15-20%).

Thanks for very much for that Retinoid. Have I made a note of that and will bring it to my Doctor as well. I am feeling worse daily. As I have survived cancer before. I know the systemic sensation of cancer. A few descriptions are: A flu like feeling but different with a sensation that something gravelly or sand or glass is inside you attacking you. It feels dirty, dark and alien. It is like a bad sore throat all over inside your body. Those are some of the best descriptions I can think of now. As I have been through it. I know some of the signs, and it varies with the type of cancer, but some early stages of some cancers have no physically detectable sensations.
>>>The earlier you are detected and treated for cancer the better your chances for short AND long term survival.

*** I really hope I am wrong. The first time I went through cancer, I thought I had a bad flu that I couldn't shake. When I finally got around to checking for cancer. The cancer had advanced and apparently to that point where survival, even with treatments, was questionable. My doctor told me some time later when treatments were finished. " I didn't want to tell you then. But I didn't think you were going to be a success case. My prognosis when you first came to me, was 2-weeks, 3 on the outside.. You should have come to me much sooner." He was a no nonsense doctor. But I responded well to treatment, and my medical team, and especially my doctor, were surprised and very pleased at my recovery speed. I went into it with a strong attitude and I was fit at the beginning. Doctors said both those factors contributed greatly to my survival.
But one of my Doctors' told me. If you think you have any symptoms. Come to me right away. Don't wait for your next sceduled appointment. If I am busy I will make room for you."
>>>And that is why I am taking steps today to set up an ultrasound/X-ray screening AND a cancer blood screening.
Although the incidence is small,
Finasteride has been linked to Male Breast Cancer. But Finasteride also lowers the risk of Prostate Cancer significantly.
>>>>So it is a difficult dilemma. Do I stop Finasteride and lose the benefits? Prostate and hair. If I continue with Arimidex, the feminizing side effects and cancer risk estrogen will be negated. But if I am diagnosed with cancer (again aah.) most likely I will have to stop Finasteride. Another symptom of male breast cancer I just found information about is an inverted nipple. I noticed that about a week ago in the mirror when I was brushing my teeth before bed. I thought that is weird. I am not saying this scare anyone. Just stay alert to body changes. It could save your life.

 

[Vinc2097]

So ive been on finasteride 1 year with a break of one month. Different doses and differens side effects. Well the side effect that kept on coming back was of course low libido and floppy boner (i could literally fold my dick in half when "fully" erect) . So last round i took 0.5mg EOD. went well for a few months until i got this weird tingeling/burning feeling in my nipples. So to prevent possible gyno i took 0.25mg of Arimidex 3 times a week for one month.

Not only did the weird sensation in my nipples disappear but my libido went thru the roof and my boner rock solid, morning wood like never before. I was happy as f*** and felt great . I stopped with the Arimidex after 1 month, this made my estrogen spike and i got the same sides back. I went back on Arimidex again and same thing as last time. Super high libido and super boner.

So im thinking on ether staying with 0.25mg Ari with regular blood work to check estrogen levels and blood fat to keep it in the sweet spot (you want to have a normal range of estrogen because to low or to high is not good)

The thing is i now know that my sides are estrogen related. So any thoughts on handling that besides Arimidex? Is it maybe better to slowly wear of the dose to avoid the estorgen spike or maybe take it longer at let the body adapt? Maybe try Zinc instead?

did you quit finasteride ?

 

[ffar1989]

Hi. After what time did you notice sides going away since you started taking arimidex,??

 

[rossmax]

I take low doses of Aromasin, so far so good

 

[ffar1989]

@rossmax Can you give more details please? How much propecia, how long, sides, when you started aromasin and most importantly how did you get it??

 

[rossmax]

@rossmax Can you give more details please? How much propecia, how long, sides, when you started aromasin and most importantly how did you get it??

Before I started finasteride I had blood test that showed elevated estrogen levels. I started it knowing I would get side effects related to high Estrogen, and surely that happened after 2 weeks. I take quarter of a pill twice a week and it keeps sides at bay. I bought it at a local pharmacy.

 

[ffar1989]

So when the sides whent away?? After what period of time of takeing anti estrogen drug?

 

[rossmax]

So when the sides whent away?? After what period of time of takeing anti estrogen drug?

after few doses