Steroids cause electrolyte imbalance causing hyponatremia, need some input!

[chris42393]

In mid 2011, I was on like my 3rd cycle.. was on Sust 250, pinning every Monday and Thursday 500mg. And maybe some tren A..cant remember.

I was in the process of joining the military and was training extensively in the middle of summer in florida. During my cycle I started having seizures.... which I have NEVER had before. I have read that seizures can be caused by electrolyte imbalance and causing hypernatremia (which I believe was the case in me).

I have been to the doctor and he put me on medication. stopping the problem.

I have not been on any cycles since then, only taking protein. IF this was the case for me, what are the chances that I would still have seizures, if I completely stopped taking steroids and have been off for over a year?

[Igifuno]

Not really sure, but I think you should get insight from a doc about this. I don't know much about hyponatremia, but I know you can get it from an imbalance in your sodium levels, or if you have too much water in the body. Here's what I found.... doesn't really answer your questions exactly but gives you some insight on what can cause it:

Sodium plays a key role in your body. It helps maintain normal blood pressure, supports the work of your nerves and muscles, and regulates your body's fluid balance.

When the sodium level in your blood becomes too low, extra water enters your cells and causes them to swell. Swelling in your brain is especially dangerous because the brain is confined by your skull and unable to expand without causing symptoms.

Types of hyponatremia
A normal sodium level is between 135 and 145 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) of sodium. Hyponatremia occurs when the sodium in your blood falls below 135 mEq/L.

The imbalance between sodium and water in your blood may occur in three primary ways:

In hypervolemic hyponatremia, your body has too much water. Hypervolemic hyponatremia is commonly the result of kidney failure, heart failure or liver failure.In euvolemic hyponatremia, your water level is too high. This condition is commonly due to chronic health conditions, cancer or certain medications.In hypovolemic hyponatremia, you have too little water and sodium. This may occur, for example, when exercising in the heat without replenishing your fluid electrolytes or with marked blood loss.

Causes of hyponatremia
Many possible conditions and lifestyle factors can lead to hyponatremia, including:

Certain medications. Some medications, such as some antidepressants and pain medications, can cause you to urinate or perspire more than normal.

Water pills (diuretics) — especially thiazide diuretics. Diuretics work by making your body get rid of more sodium in urine.

Liver disease can cause fluids to accumulate in your body.

Kidney problems. Kidney failure and other kidney disease may make it hard to efficiently remove extra fluids from your body.

Congestive heart failure. This condition causes your body to retain fluids.Syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH). In this condition, high levels of the anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) are produced, causing your body to retain water instead of excreting it normally in your urine.

Drinking too much water during exercise (exertional hyponatremia). Because you lose sodium through sweat, drinking too much water during endurance activities, such as marathons and triathlons, can dilute the sodium content of your blood.

Hormonal changes due to adrenal gland insufficiency (Addison's disease). Your adrenal glands produce hormones that help maintain your body's balance of sodium, potassium and water.Hormonal changes due to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).

Hypothyroidism may result in a low blood-sodium level.Primary polydipsia. In this condition, your thirst increases significantly, causing you to drink too much fluid.

The recreational drug Ecstasy. This amphetamine increases the risk of severe and even fatal cases of hyponatremia.

Chronic, severe vomiting or diarrhea. This causes your body to lose fluids and electrolytes, such as sodium.Dehydration. In dehydration, your body loses fluids and electrolytes.Diet. A low-sodium, high-water diet can sometimes disturb the proper balance between sodium and fluids in your blood.

[chris42393]

Thanks for the reply, Im starting to think this is the cause more and more everyday... because of the research ive been doing.

Also I was taking something called N'Sane which is a preworkout 3x's more powerful then jack3d. they strongly rececommened 1 dose but I was using 2-2 1/2 because my body got use to it. It contained DMAA which is really bad from what I read..

Apparently N'sane/jack3d simulate an amphetamine.. which can cause hypernatremia like you said ^^

[Igifuno]

Yup.. would recommend getting off all stims bro. I recently did the same for the sake of keeping BP from going through the roof. I missed it for about a week now I'm fine.. no caffeine, nothing. Feel much better.

[chris42393]

Ahhh gotcha, well that's good! Ive felt a lot better too, since quitting them. Taking them with test/tren probably isn't the best idea since your BP already shoots up on cycle lol

Thanks for your input man!

[Igifuno]

exactly.. I walked around for about a week thinking I was going to have a heart attack before I realized wtf I was doing. lol.

Anytime brother let me know how it goes.

[Bonaparte]

First off, you need to decide whether you mean hyper or hyponatramia. Because they are opposite conditions and you've used both words interchangeably.

And we can't know what happened or whether it will happen again, because you didn't get bloodwork done at the time to verify your theory.
But since Tren increases thermogenesis (and thus sweating and dehydration), it is very well possible that it involved dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and/or heat stroke. So avoid overworking yourself in the heat when using a bunch of gear, especially Tren.