Recovering from steroids 2 years later.

I likely share the same challenge as you. Here’s the thing, you’ve got to turn it into an asset rather than a disability. Believe it or not, with your horomones shut down, even though you may not be physically energized, spiritually you’ll be inspired to explore cause your body is "calm" even disabled to a degree. Also, I learned about cycles in my life… juice was just a miBambcosm of that. I have financial highs, and lows, etc. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s to enjoy every day and plan for life’s winters. I may be on TRT the rest of my life… but 50 more years really ain’t that long.

Originally Posted by RW3333

Why synthroid too brother?

These are classic symptoms of hypothyroidism, and Synthroid not only replaces normal output, but coaxes this gland to correct itself, i.e. return to normal functioning.

Originally Posted by yungone501;56***11

Sorry, couldnt resist and to share the humor.

hahahahaha thats the funniest shit ive ever read on here. Wow mr ak…..wow

Originally Posted by mustang331

Doctor or not.. You become addicted no matter what… just because A doctor is giving you the medicine doesn’t mean hes going to have some plan to NOT get addicted to a class 2 Narcotic..

But.. there are wonders that have been done with Anti-depressants.. These are NOT a narcotic.. And you can easily get off of them.. But they have many anti-anxiety properties to them..

I was on lexapro for a while.. It did wonders for me..

Say what? Never heard of SSRI discontinuation syndrome?

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2011/ssr…awal-syndrome/

And on and on and on and on and on.

You may know more about juice than me, but I doubt you know more about "narcotics" than me Mustang. And wasn’t that what you called benzodiazepines? A narcotic? They’re actually anxiolytics or sedative/hypnotics depending on the kind. The word "narcotic" in pharmacological jargon generally refers to the opiate/opioid class of drugs, though the word has come to mean any drug with psychoactive effects in the common lexicon. And because Lexipro is psychoactive – psychotropic, more specifically, perhaps we could call it a narcotic as well. It changes the way you think and feel and is physically addictive. I’m glad it did wonders for you, but it’s ruined a lot of lives, created a lot of false hope, and made an industry rich on a poorly understood chemical that has caused endless lawsuits from disgruntled patients, including those who are no longer alive because they committed suicide.

Now, in regards to getting addicted to a drug regardless to taking it as prescribed, this is true. If I have stomach cancer and am prescribed hydromorphone and fentanyl for the pain, I will eventually become physically dependent. Does that mean I shouldn’t take the drug? Benzodiazapines are one of the most widely prescribed drugs in North America, and few people ever become addicted because most doctors know to prescribe for only a short period of time. If this person is having a hard time functioning due to their anxiety, a month or two of clonazepam .5mg PRN is not going to get him addicted.

I also think I was clear about this being a stop-gap measure to give him some short-term relief while he finds a more natural way of dealing with his anxiety.

End of Rant

TOkidd

Originally Posted by Mr.AK

Hello I am 22 years old, from when I was 17 until I was 20 I messed around with steroids . Back then I had an invincible mentality in life. I felt the rules did not apply to me. I didnt think steroids would harm me but now I believe that have have harmed me and have left some long lasting side effects that may effect me for life. During the past 2 years I have been experiencing severe anxiety, erection problems,shrunken testicles……dude they are way smaller than they used to be……. no energy,trouble recovering from not just working out but from work. I feel sick and I have been to the doctor many times in the last few years not admitting to my usage, asking for blood tests they will not give me. I plan on making a doctors appointment to admit my usage and demand getting blood tests done. I researched what tests I need to get done. I am going to try to get them to let me see an endo. It is pretty difficult to get anything from kaiser, thats my health insurance, I pay 100 dollars a month for this crap. Any advice on how to get them to refer me to an endo? I would rather have an endo help me out than doing it myself, as it is difficult taking research chemicals with my anxiety. I have attempted taking toremifine twice in the past year and stopped due to getting really bad anxiety, just last week I tried to take it again and I got a nose bleed and I started freaking out. It would be nice to know what im taking is actually what im supposed to be taking. And to be monitored by a doctor. I dont plan on taking steroids again, unless I need hrt. I just want to be a normal guy, no anxiety no erection problems. I dont drink or smoke or do drugs and I eat a healthy diet. Im 5 11 and I weigh 180. under 10 percent body fat. I exercise everyday. I would like to get my balls back and get get on track. I want to get this taken care of ASAP. If I cant get help from the doctor I plan on helping my self and assuming all the risks involved, any advice?

A doctor is not armed with a magic bag of tools to cure any and all ailments. You need to be willing and forthcoming to tell the truth about your experiences. You’re not going to be thrown in jail. A doctor cannot help you if they don’t know where to start and they certainly won’t recommend you to an endocrinologist if no reason to is given. Be a big boy, let them know the details, and you can one day once again lovingly cup your big balls in your hand.