Spencer vs Spex

[Jcm800]

Damn it. That's so worrying. It really is a gamble. I understand to some degree why some people brush sides off when they don't get them. But if you do get them, it's a bleak future ahead and also you'll lose your hair anyway.

But the "what if I never take it, what would have been?" voice won't stop nagging me.

[mature]

Or take RU and wait for actual worthwhile treatments to come to the market like C b 03 that don't risk losing you're sex life.

[Spex]

JCM,

From me? I hope not. I'm genuinely making enquiries.

No, not from you. I was referring to Northeasts comment that we should stop taking finasteride - he was joking.

But what do you think generally of individuals who state this drug has literally permanently castrated them?/destroyed their sex lives & erectile function?

It most certainly happens to some and it is a tragic shame that they are effected by the sides in such a way. I feel for them. I appreciate i am fortunate not to have experienced these sides or any for that mater. I have spoken to many guys over the years and i have indeed spoken to guys who have experienced them,it is a small number but they do happen - but the majority i have spoken to have only positive things to say about it. I think this can be said for all drugs - that not everyone responds exactly the same. Im not a Doctor and can only give you my opinion on the matter. I wish i didnt have to take it but i feel i do to maintain my hair.

Anyway Spex, I have always respected and appreciated your contribution to the hair loss community, I wish we could all have the same experience with Finasteride that you enjoy, because your documented progress gives hope to those even in the 'significant' stages of hair loss (NW 4/5).

Cheers - I also wish that were the case too.


Regards
Spex

[Jcm800]

Cheers Spex.

UK did I read here somewhere that you've had some success with RU?

[Jcm800]

Also UK, when you first tried Fin, you said before you had general thickening of your hair after three months I believe? And also sides, how bad were they? Do you think you could have persevered and pressed onwards in hindsight? or were the alarm bells ringing badly at the time?

Don't mean to pry, but I know you tell it as it is cheers.

[Pentarou]

Spex, you have been using fin for 13 years, correct? Have you noticed any loss in efficacy of the medicine since you have been using it? I'm wondering how your experiences compare to those of the 10 year study.

http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/downloads/Rossi_Finasteride_10Yr_%202011.pdf

[Spex]

Hi Pentarou,

I have been on it 13 years and cant say i have lost any ground on it during that time.

I cant get the PDF to open up unfort.

Spex

[UK_]

Also UK, when you first tried Fin, you said before you had general thickening of your hair after three months I believe? And also sides, how bad were they? Do you think you could have persevered and pressed onwards in hindsight? or were the alarm bells ringing badly at the time?

Don't mean to pry, but I know you tell it as it is cheers.

Hi JCM, yeah I did try it for a few months, the sides did occur, and what scared me off were the reports on propeciahelp if anything.

[Pentarou]

Hi Pentarou,

I have been on it 13 years and cant say i have lost any ground on it during that time.

I cant get the PDF to open up unfort.

Spex

You can download it from this page. Slays the hair loss forum myth that finasteride stops working after 5 years.

http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/research/10-year-finasteride-study-first-to-investigate-long-term-effects-and-safety/

[Jcm800]

Hi JCM, yeah I did try it for a few months, the sides did occur, and what scared me off were the reports on propeciahelp if anything.

Cheers UK, yeah propeciahelp - I look on there now and then, and it is probably what stops me from starting the treatment tbh. One look on that forum was enough to put the fear of God in me, but still I'm tempted.

I'm at the point now that I'll either try it soon, or buzz my head and and try and deal with it.

[FlightTL]

I'm at the point now that I'll either try it soon, or buzz my head and and try and deal with it.

The buzz is what I hear my friends talking about. A number 1.