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Title: T side effect I haven't really seen discussed
Post by: Sly on November 17, 2012, 08:38:24 PM
So, I inject in my legs, switching every other week.  I've noticed that since starting T my feet seem to fall asleep a lot.  I tend to sit kind of weird, usually sitting on one foot while the other is on the floor, but I've tried to not do that as much to see if it made any difference.  It seems like no matter how I sit, when I stand up I have to walk around a bit before I can feel both my feet.  Another transguy I know told me this happened to him a lot until he started injecting into his butt instead, but I haven't seen it mentioned at all online.  It's a little annoying but not really anything to worry about.  Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
Title: Re: T side effect I haven't really seen discussed
Post by: Kevin Peña on November 17, 2012, 09:08:17 PM
Ok, I have never heard of that effect. Try injecting when standing up. I noticed that if I sit with anything on top of my leg/foot, it goes numb for a while. Maybe the injection itself is responsible? You know, similar to soreness after an HPV vaccine or allergy shot. As a biological male, I highly doubt that testosterone in and of itself is making you numb, based on my own experience.
Title: Re: T side effect I haven't really seen discussed
Post by: GentlemanRDP on November 17, 2012, 10:33:02 PM
Hmmm...I haven't experienced this.
I switch between my arms and legs when I inject.
Maybe you could try that?
Title: Re: T side effect I haven't really seen discussed
Post by: Sly on November 18, 2012, 06:47:19 PM
Quote from: GentlemanRDP on November 17, 2012, 10:33:02 PM
Hmmm...I haven't experienced this.
I switch between my arms and legs when I inject.
Maybe you could try that?
Hmm I've never heard of injecting into arms.  Do you just do it in the shoulder muscle or what?

I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow, so I guess I can ask her about it.