Infection or inflammation?

[The Dude]

I did 1 and 1/2 cc's into each calf on Thurs. The left one near the front anterior inner portion got a little red (I injected on the rear anterior inner portion) but isn't hot. Today it looks more red although it's still a light red and still isn't hot. I have nothing but discomfort in both calves. I know the gear was sterile as was the administration. Could it still be an infection?

 

[Presser]

Hard to say bro, but I would say if it isnt hot then its not infected.

 

[freakinthegym]

could be just where you put it? when i had infection in my leg it was hot , and i had a little fever. if you dont mind me asking why did you put it there? ran out of spots to put it?

 

[big in vegas]

I got an infection in my calf once and my ankle was swollen, red and hot as hell so I'd say it probably isn't an infection, but you never know. I keep my anti-biotics near by in case I ever have a question, it doesn't hurt to be safe. Plus it'll kill some other things too that you might get while on a lil too much test :laugh:

 

[Metal85]

very hard to tell bc u could have irritated something already there, usually if an infection is present it will be hot tho so I 2nd Presser. Do u swap pins in between drawing and admin?

 

[h8tr3d]

I did 1 and 1/2 cc's into each calf on Thurs. The left one near the front anterior inner portion got a little red (I injected on the rear anterior inner portion) but isn't hot. Today it looks more red although it's still a light red and still isn't hot. I have nothing but discomfort in both calves. I know the gear was sterile as was the administration. Could it still be an infection?

this happened to me with tri's before. I had a slightly large lump, with redness and slight pain. It was like that for about 5 days then it went down and redness went away. Its not an infection most likely, just your bodys reaction to that particular pin. If it gets sore and sore as the days go by, then check it out, otherwise i'd say your fine

 

[Metal85]

now that I think about it it happeneed to me in side delt a few years back i stretched it out alot for 2 days and it went away

 

[Rep]

99% no. An infection doesnt start that fast but fluid build-up and erythema does. You mentioned a clean stick, pre and post alcohol (aseptic technique). If the fluid persist and bacteria is present, then and only then can an infection or abcess start. Long story (as I am), I think your fine. Use cold compress please. Also, to bring your natural white bllod cells and other "messengers" to the area, flush it with hot water for 15-30 seconds, then switch to cold water. This tells the body, "hey what the fuck". Hope that helps.

 

[The Dude]

could be just where you put it? when i had infection in my leg it was hot , and i had a little fever. if you dont mind me asking why did you put it there? ran out of spots to put it?

It was kind of to test the waters for a run of Synthol in them. The right turned out fine, but the redness spread on the left and it became more stiff and difficult to walk. Happened really fast. Called my Dr and had him get me a script of Keflex rather than wait and take a chance. Redness has stopped spreading and the stiffness is greatly reduced. I don't know what it was. But I've gotten cellulitus in this calf before. I don't know what it is. Haven't had any issues with these products in any other bodypart.

 

[big in vegas]

It was kind of to test the waters for a run of Synthol in them. The right turned out fine, but the redness spread on the left and it became more stiff and difficult to walk. Happened really fast. Called my Dr and had him get me a script of Keflex rather than wait and take a chance. Redness has stopped spreading and the stiffness is greatly reduced. I don't know what it was. But I've gotten cellulitus in this calf before. I don't know what it is. Haven't had any issues with these products in any other bodypart.

I wished I had a dr that I could call like that. Damn, that'd make life very nice

 

[The Dude]

I wished I had a dr that I could call like that. Damn, that'd make life very nice

It is. I get scripts for nearly every bodybuilding "aid" I want. He does my HRT as well. I actually just sent him a text saying I got an injection infection on Sat morning and asked for a script. It was waiting at the pharmacy for me.

 

[Metal85]

It is. I get scripts for nearly every bodybuilding "aid" I want. He does my HRT as well. I actually just sent him a text saying I got an injection infection on Sat morning and asked for a script. It was waiting at the pharmacy for me.

I want to say I hate u but realize its in a jealous way

 

[big in vegas]

It is. I get scripts for nearly every bodybuilding "aid" I want. He does my HRT as well. I actually just sent him a text saying I got an injection infection on Sat morning and asked for a script. It was waiting at the pharmacy for me.

It must be nice man. My friend's dad is a doc and he won't he even do it and he knows me pretty well. I'd never do anything or ask him to do anything that might jeopardize his career though and I'm too timid at times to even bring certain things up.

 

[Rep]

befriend a pharmacist then. They are nicer and have the most access

 

[8thangel]

befriend a pharmacist then. They are nicer and have the most access

Good luck... Either most likely won't care to risk their neck and you could lose your "friend" if not careful.

My TRT doc is also a friend and I have no problem getting test prescribed but I know of I told him I thought I needed some Deca or something he'd most likely shoot me down. He's a NMD though and consequently prefers the natural route for most everything. Hell, I haven't even been able to get him to write me a friggin AI script yet after 6 months of being on test. He's had me try Chrysin and all other manner of natural AI's with no results thus far.

Thankfully I don't have any symptoms just high levels of estradiol (just over top of the range). Gonna have to take some measures of my own to get some for when I want to blast....

 

[Mrbigz]

It was kind of to test the waters for a run of Synthol in them. The right turned out fine, but the redness spread on the left and it became more stiff and difficult to walk. Happened really fast. Called my Dr and had him get me a script of Keflex rather than wait and take a chance. Redness has stopped spreading and the stiffness is greatly reduced. I don't know what it was. But I've gotten cellulitus in this calf before. I don't know what it is. Haven't had any issues with these products in any other bodypart.

hey dude, i wouldnt stress bro. i inject calfs friquently( twice per week), it happens to me all the time. i blame it on the constant motion of the muscle as its the most used in the body and the supplements i believe have the tendincy to travel through out the calve muscles. ive injected up top and ended up having the whole calf red from top to bottom.

 

[Metal85]

hey dude, i wouldnt stress bro. i inject calfs friquently( twice per week), it happens to me all the time. i blame it on the constant motion of the muscle as its the most used in the body and the supplements i believe have the tendincy to travel through out the calve muscles. ive injected up top and ended up having the whole calf red from top to bottom.

damn.... F that

 

[big in vegas]

hey dude, i wouldnt stress bro. i inject calfs friquently( twice per week), it happens to me all the time. i blame it on the constant motion of the muscle as its the most used in the body and the supplements i believe have the tendincy to travel through out the calve muscles. ive injected up top and ended up having the whole calf red from top to bottom.

I used to hit calves a lot and never had this happen. I got an infection one time and that was the only pain I ever got