bloat face on EQ

[3dwin]

hey EF
i'm running 600mg EQ/w on it's own (i know test should be base of all cycles but this is just an experiment). one thing i notice with this drug is water retention, well nothing like test water retention.but still it is visible especially in my face. i tried two different labs/source and same thing happen every time.this is a cutting cycle, so my diet is in check .
any thought?

 

[stevesmi]

did you run bloodwork?

and there is nothing wrong with running EQ solo, not sure who told you that you had to run test with it. guys in the 70s and 80's never ran test in their cycles and they actually looked way better and were healthier than guys today who blast a gram or two. go figure

 

[dylangemelli]

you need bloodwork so we can see what the issue may be

 

[P0N]

EQ does aromatize a bit, so it would be wise to get your bloodwork done and see if you need to add a mild dose of ai.

 

[3dwin]

guys thanks for response
my e2 is @ 23 pg/ml .
maybe my facial bloat is due to taking creatine???

 

[SteveMobsterG]

guys thanks for response
my e2 is @ 23 pg/ml .
maybe my facial bloat is due to taking creatine???

Unlikely. Not impossible (it's about 5% that get bloat).

 

[stevesmi]

guys thanks for response
my e2 is @ 23 pg/ml .
maybe my facial bloat is due to taking creatine???

creatine will bloat you if you run too much mono

also certain foods are inflammatory, you could be eating more

 

[3dwin]

creatine will bloat you if you run too much mono

also certain foods are inflammatory, you could be eating more

i'm taking 3-5 grams creatine everyday .
nah i'm not allergic to any food and i'm in a cutting cycle . so...

 

[cbbram]

I recommend getting blood work to see what's elevated.

 

[RickRock13]

If you restrict carbs when cutting, you flatten out. That will give the appearance of water retention when it's not.