Looking for feeback on first leg of cycle

[PrimarisIn]

I'm a 47-year-old guy using TRT at 200MG per week, weighing around 175 pounds with about 13% body fat.
I began a cycle with 400mg of Test, 400mg of primo, and 30mg of dbol taken twice daily. The first week was rough - primo caused a big lump, made my glute really hot (104 degrees), and super sore. Sleeping on that side was impossible. I stopped primo after two weeks, thinking I was getting sick, but kept up with dbol and Test.

Though I got stronger, I didn't gain much weight. Only added 8 pounds over five weeks.
I reintroduced primo at week 5 and had the same problems: feeling flu-like and a high temp (103-104 degrees) at the injection site - really tough.

Why does primo cause these issues? And why might dbol not be adding more weight? Gaining just 8 pounds feels minimal to me.

 

[Jayarbie]

Your diet plays a big role in weight gain, not just the gear. If you're eating around 3,000 calories and only gaining 8 pounds, that could be why.

Using primo can be painful. To reduce the pain, try mixing it with sterile GSO at around 50%.

 

[chai gains]

Might be worth trying a lower primo dose next time, like 200mg. Less is sometimes more with that compound. Also u can try rotating injection sites for primo to give muscles a break between doses. VG or delts may cause less irritation than glutes too. Heat and massage the area to help it absorb.