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  • SpaceGhostS Offline
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    #24

    Thanks! I looked up “gall bladder location” and that is precisely where I hurt. It does coincide with starting Reta. . .

    You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.

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      Depending on when you had your scan, they should have seen something if there was a serious inflammation or other thing. I am not a doctor.

      My first labs after starting Tirz showed very high lipase (pancreas), but subsequent labs show it back to normal after reducing my dose and making other changes. No symptoms. We really have to listen to our bodies when researching. And get labs done.

      Yeah, well, I’m just here for the research, man. - The Dude

      If I haven’t liked your post, no offense. I have exceeded my daily allowance.

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      • ResearchCatR ResearchCat

        Depending on when you had your scan, they should have seen something if there was a serious inflammation or other thing. I am not a doctor.

        My first labs after starting Tirz showed very high lipase (pancreas), but subsequent labs show it back to normal after reducing my dose and making other changes. No symptoms. We really have to listen to our bodies when researching. And get labs done.

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        @ResearchCat said:

        Depending on when you had your scan, they should have seen something if there was a serious inflammation or other thing. I am not a doctor.

        My first labs after starting Tirz showed very high lipase (pancreas), but subsequent labs show it back to normal after reducing my dose and making other changes. No symptoms. We really have to listen to our bodies when researching. And get labs done.

        My pancreatic function was also abnormal but this wasn't due to the high dose Tirz I was taking. It was due to the gallstones causing inflammation and/or obstruction near the pancreas. This leads to lab tests that show abnormal pancreatic function. Because the blockage usually affects the common bile duct as well, liver values (ALT, AST, ALP) and bilirubin often spike alongside pancreatic enzymes.

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        • P PeptideEd

          @researchcat I find different models have different personalities. Gemini is pretty liberal, and insightful about peptides. Claude is a bit more traditional, but very very detailed. The two of them together in my experience provide better results than one alone.

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          @PeptideEd said:

          @researchcat I find different models have different personalities. Gemini is pretty liberal, and insightful about peptides. Claude is a bit more traditional, but very very detailed. The two of them together in my experience provide better results than one alone.

          Tweaking your agent definition can erase a lot of the personality issues.

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          • ResearchCatR ResearchCat

            What are you taking?
            What is it for?
            Do you think it works?
            Best time of day?
            Any issues taking with other Suppies?

            I take a ton, and periodically add or remove based on perceived efficacy and/or research findings. I mostly take them all together in the morning, even though I know a few should be in the evening.

            Fish Oil - heart health, gut lube
            Optimen Multivitamin - probably 100% useless
            Glucosamine - knees and joints; been taking for several years; anecdotally, this works for old knees.
            Tongkat Ali - T support; not sure if it works, might.
            Magnesium Glycinate - Good for sleep, stress, maybe heart health
            Zinc - supports T production and immune function
            GABA - brain health, mood improvement, reduced anxiety
            Iron supplements - started recently due to low iron; probably doesn’t help, smells like beef bullion.
            (Might have missed one or two)
            Pterostilbene - longevity, stuff found in berries. Decent oral bioavailability.
            Creatine - Just accept creatine in your life, brothers and sisters!
            Mucil - cause fiber. (Sugar free)

            Dead Soldiers
            These are ones I tried and no longer take, typically because oral bioavailability is poor, sometimes because it just doesn’t work.

            NAD+ - no practical oral bioavailability (See Randy’s signature line)
            Berberine - supposedly amazing benefits but no oral bioavailability, don’t believe the lies, faux alternative to GLP-1
            Turmeric - “You’re better off having a nice curry on Fridays.”
            NMNH - might have some benefits, the blends often smell like rotten eggs, poor bioavailability
            Bromelain - Pineapple extract, supposedly good for vision and floater dissolution. Took for 2 months, no perceived benefit

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            @ResearchCat I take everything your taking x 3 probably 100 caps a day. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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            • SpaceGhostS Offline
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              Update: Saw my doc yesterday. Ultrasound scheduled for next week. Pain is getting worse and spreading. If this continues, I may head to the ER rather than wait for my scheduled ultrasound.

              I titrated Reta from .5 or 1 to 2 in just two weeks because I didn’t experience any ISR, nausea, etc. (Newbie dumbass move!) I’m also researching Wolverine (2mg) and KPV (.5mg)

              Should I throw the brakes on everything, just blame Reta, or let it ride?

              You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.

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              • SpaceGhostS SpaceGhost

                Update: Saw my doc yesterday. Ultrasound scheduled for next week. Pain is getting worse and spreading. If this continues, I may head to the ER rather than wait for my scheduled ultrasound.

                I titrated Reta from .5 or 1 to 2 in just two weeks because I didn’t experience any ISR, nausea, etc. (Newbie dumbass move!) I’m also researching Wolverine (2mg) and KPV (.5mg)

                Should I throw the brakes on everything, just blame Reta, or let it ride?

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                @SpaceGhost It wouldn't make it worse to pause it till you get your Ultrasound results, also to see if pausing makes it better.

                attentiion is all you need

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                  @spaceghost, If the symptoms started after you began Reta, then perhaps stopping all research is a good idea until you get it resolved. If you are in a lot of pain and it is getting worse, then maybe going to the ER is a good idea.

                  I am not a doc and this may not be your issue, but I have been reading that ER’s are seeing a huge increase in visits due to GLP-1 ‘overdoses’.

                  Yeah, well, I’m just here for the research, man. - The Dude

                  If I haven’t liked your post, no offense. I have exceeded my daily allowance.

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                    #32

                    Went to the ER last night. They admitted me, saying gall stones and pancreatitis.

                    Disclosing peptides research to the doctor will be fun 🙄. Any suggestions?

                    You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.

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                      I am glad you are being treated. Pancreatitis is no joke.

                      The only thing I can say is that I would suggest you tell them because that will potentially explain the condition. Not disclosing will potentially mean lots of diagnostics to try to figure it out. I am not educated on these conditions, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

                      I hope treatment is easy and you recover quickly. 🙏

                      Yeah, well, I’m just here for the research, man. - The Dude

                      If I haven’t liked your post, no offense. I have exceeded my daily allowance.

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                      • SpaceGhostS SpaceGhost

                        Went to the ER last night. They admitted me, saying gall stones and pancreatitis.

                        Disclosing peptides research to the doctor will be fun 🙄. Any suggestions?

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                        @SpaceGhost said:

                        Went to the ER last night. They admitted me, saying gall stones and pancreatitis.

                        Disclosing peptides research to the doctor will be fun 🙄. Any suggestions?

                        Knew it. Lol. Your description was all too familiar.

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