Blood clot prevention

**poppz** · 03-31-2013, 02:23 PM

Does steroids cause thickening of blood that could possibly cause bloodclots? It might just be me but it seems my blood thickens during cycles.

**crazy mike** · 03-31-2013, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by poppz

Does steroids cause thickening of blood that could possibly cause bloodclots? It might just be me but it seems my blood thickens during cycles.

I never heard of that and it hasn't happened to me. ...cm

**poppz** · 03-31-2013, 02:30 PM

Cool,had to ask.

**MickeyKnox** · 03-31-2013, 03:32 PM

If you became dehydrated your blood will thicken. Make sure your water intake is about 4 liters(gallon) per day.

**stpete** · 03-31-2013, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by poppz

Does steroids cause thickening of blood that could possibly cause bloodclots? It might just be me but it seems my blood thickens during cycles.

Out of curiosity, how go you know your blood thickens?

**Bonaparte** · 03-31-2013, 11:12 PM

Of course steroids thicken your blood. They stimulate erythropoesis, which raises your RBCs and hematocrit.
This is why we donate blood or get phlebotomies.

**600@50** · 04-01-2013, 12:25 PM

My RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit all go out of normal range when blasting. Keep an eye on your levels. When mine get too high I really get lethargic. Drain a pint and I'm good for about a month.

**BBJT200** · 04-01-2013, 12:28 PM

I think a protocol of blood-donating / phlebotomies should be included in the info section if it isn't.
I wish I had known sooner. I felt TERRIBLE for like 2-3 months...I drew a mere 350mL and I feel like a new person

**Bonaparte** · 04-01-2013, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by BBJT200

I think a protocol of blood-donating / phlebotomies should be included in the info section if it isn't.
I wish I had known sooner. I felt TERRIBLE for like 2-3 months...I drew a mere 350mL and I feel like a new person

This is frequently mentioned in the HRT section. It just isn't usually needed for moderate cycles, since your hematocrit has time to lower between cycles (the average lifespan of a RBC is 120 days).

**poppz** · 04-01-2013, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by stpete

Out of curiosity, how go you know your blood thickens?

sorry about the later response but it just seems it while pinning,donating blood is a good option i will do on my next cycle.thnx for replies everyone

**BBJT200** · 04-01-2013, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Bonaparte

This is frequently mentioned in the HRT section. It just isn't usually needed for moderate cycles, since your hematocrit has time to lower between cycles (the average lifespan of a RBC is 120 days).

Good to know about the lifespan of RBC. Thanks!