Need some help. Something is missing since my cycle ended.

[Snarling Force]

So its been 6 weeks since my last sust shot. I've got 10 more days left of PCT for which I'm using Clomid. About 3 weeks after my last shot, I posted here about joint pain. A lot of people said it was normal because your muscle builds up so much faster than your joints and tendons.

So I took all of last week off to let my body and joints heal. Today I hit the gym for the first time in a week. My joints still hurt pretty bad and I have lost so much strength I could cry. Its like when I exercise a muscle, I feel the joints and tendons around the muscle starting to hurt long before the muscle itself gets anything. What did my cycle do to me to leave me in this state? Is there anything I can take to help me out? Any supps or anything? I feel like I'm crashing so hard but I've done my PCT by the book. I basically feel like shit, my joints are killing me to the point where I can hardly work out. What is wrong with me? Thanks for any advice. I feel so low...

 

[Outtlaw]

What was your exact cycle?

 

[Distortion]

did u try any simple anti-inflamitories

 

[Snarling Force]

Hey guys thanks for the replys. My cycle was sust 500 for 10 weeks. It was my first cycle ever. I haven't taken any inflammatories at all. I almost want to go back on just to get rid of all this joint pain. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[Distortion]

Well i havn't taken Sust yet so I dont know the exact pain, however I was on accutane a few years ago, I tried a whole shit load of supps like MSM, Glucosomine etc... but eventually I just tried two Aleve and the pain went away! And its not the same as advil, it would take like 7-8 advil to get the same effect. So try that to try and get active again but I dunno about the long term, hopefully the pain will go away after a while

 

[GoldenDelicious]

how much strength did you gain. do you think that the increase in muscle tissue but limited increase in tendon/ligament tissue may play a role?

or do you think that you perhaps did some damage while training super heavy (for you) while on the gear?

cheers

 

[Snarling Force]

Golden I gained a ton of strength on the gear. I was benching super heavy weight (for me) and maybe it took a toll on my joints I guess. I guess I never expected coming off a cycle to feel like this. I feel like absolute shit. I'm super tired, have no stamina, and my sex drive is gone. It sucks because 6 weeks ago, I was a sex maniac. Got any other advice for me guys? Another question, when are my balls supposed to start up again making test? I've got 10 more days of PCT on Clomid. How soon into PCT do your balls fire back up?

 

[Outtlaw]

I'd try to get ahold of some hcg. That should help you out.

 

[wolfs]

I would read up more on HCG before even considering it. Perhaps go to your doctor and talk to him, see what he says if the pain is really that bad. My first cycle i gained around 30LBS believe it or not...and never afterwards did I ever experience any joint pain.

This may sound really stupid, but perhaps you should try taking something which will fill you up with water and lubricate your joints...creatine?!?

 

[soflaguy]

Try this:

- MSM, Chondroditin and Glucosamine combination. It does help but it takes about 2-3 weeks to notice after daily use.
- Take some time off, a solid 1-2 weeks of just walking or low-intensity exercise.
- When back in the gym, really focus on the movement and go much lighter.
- Eat very clean and drink plenty of water

I remember I was constantly hearing my joints "crack" and always felt sore in the knees, lower back and elbows. Basically what helped was JUST TAKING TIME OFF. It sucked because I felt like I lost a lot of strength, but the body just needed to heal.
It took a solid month, but then I was able to hit the weights without seriously injuring myself.