Health Issues - Need Advice

[lynchc1]

I've been on and off of steroids for approximately 4 years now. I've studied my cycles closely, and feel that I've been doing them properly. PCT's have also been used correctly. A friend of mine did these exact same cycles throughout the 4 year period as well. The problem is that now we have some health issues that we are trying to deal with. We both have very similar issues. Too similar for it to just be a coincidence. The symptoms include: periodic heart pain, liver issues, increased bad cholesterol, decreased good cholesterol, very low sex drive, testes don't seem to be dropping, low natural testosterone levels, and the most bothersome symptom, believe it or not is "profuse sweating". We've both been sweating like crazy! Even when it's cold and there's no physical exertion. It's extremely bothersome with the dating life! I've seen many doctors about these issues and had no success. Neither me or my friend have been on any cycles in about 4 months. Except the symptoms haven't subsided. I don't know what to do. Has anyone on here had any similar symptoms to these? If so, is there anything I can do? Any legit, "helpful", advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

[bjpennnn]

bloodwork? how are old were you when you started?

[lynchc1]

Yeah, I've had tons of bloodwork done. They've all came back showing my liver levels were high, cholesterol levels were bad, and testosterone is low. I was about 23 when I started.

[marcus300]

I've been on and off of steroids for approximately 4 years now. I've studied my cycles closely, and feel that I've been doing them properly. PCT's have also been used correctly. A friend of mine did these exact same cycles throughout the 4 year period as well. The problem is that now we have some health issues that we are trying to deal with. We both have very similar issues. Too similar for it to just be a coincidence. The symptoms include: periodic heart pain, liver issues, increased bad cholesterol, decreased good cholesterol, very low sex drive, testes don't seem to be dropping, low natural testosterone levels, and the most bothersome symptom, believe it or not is "profuse sweating". We've both been sweating like crazy! Even when it's cold and there's no physical exertion. It's extremely bothersome with the dating life! I've seen many doctors about these issues and had no success. Neither me or my friend have been on any cycles in about 4 months. Except the symptoms haven't subsided. I don't know what to do. Has anyone on here had any similar symptoms to these? If so, is there anything I can do? Any legit, "helpful", advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Some of those sides would worry me, I remember having palpitation from using clen and those stayed with me for 4-5months. If your bloodwork came back as you have described I would seek advice from your doctor and I wouldnt go back on gear until you have normal levels again and then i'd think twice about it.

Its hard to say if you cycled correctly or your pct was in line because we dont have all the details to assess but go back to your doctor and dont run any AAS again until your sorted.

[lynchc1]

I just want to let you all know. I'm definitely not trying to scare you guys! Quite the contrary. I just want to get my health in check. I thought maybe someone on here has possibly had some similar sides and had some useful advice for me. As for my stats, they are listed below:

Age: 27
Ht:6'3"
Wt:225lbs (I was about 240 lbs when cycling)

As for the cycles, I'll have to get back to you guys on the specifics. Like I said, I've been off for a while now. I can say that over the past 4 years I've done cycles including what's listed below(I didn't do all of these at once, of course!):

-Test E
-Test P
-Dbol
-Deca
-Winny
-EQ
-Tren, Masteron

PCT's included:
-Clomid
-Nolvadex
-HCG injections

Blood Tests have shown:

*Potassium - 3.2 (low) normal levels are (3.5 - 5.0)
*Basophils% - 0.1 (low) normal levels are (0.4 - 2.2)
*Testosterone - 200 (low) normal levels are (400 - 1080)
*HGB Hemoglobin - 18.1 (high) normal levels are (14 - 16.5) G/DL
*Hematocrit - 54.1 (high) normal levels are (41.0 - 53.0) %
*Platelet Count - 122 (low) normal levels are (150 - 400) TH/MM3
*SEGS - 48.9% - (low) normal levels are (50 - 70%)
*Lymphocytes% - 45.6 (high) normal levels are (9.0 - 42.0)
*Lymphs Absolute - 4.2 (high) normal levels are (1.0 - 3.4) units 1000/cmm
*Calcium - 10.5 (high) normal levels are (8.4 - 10.2) units mg/dL
*AST(SGOT) - 64 (high) normal levels are (10 - 42) IU/L
*ALT(SGPT) - 67 (high) normal levels are (10 - 60) IU/L
*HDL Cholesterol - 17 (low) normal levels are (27 - 67) mg/dL
*LDL Cholesterol - 54 (high) normal levels are (14 - 35) mg/dL
*Apolipoprotein A-1 - 97 (low) normal levels are (110 - 276) mg/dL
*Necroinflammatory Activity Score(for liver fibrosis) - 0.19 (high) normal levels are (0.0-0.17)

I've had many bloodtests done, and they all seem to keep coming back with similar numbers. The doctors keep freaking out when they see these results, but they never know what to do. I've had Ultrasound tests done on both my liver and my heart. According to the doctor, the liver test showed some slight calcification build up, but nothing crazy he said. The heart test appeared to be ok. However, I was having some heart palpitations for a while. My friend was admited to the hospital for some heart palpitations as well. He was given treatment and sent on his way. Any advice on this subject would be greatly appreciated. I'm not trying to scare anybody off at all. Just trying to get my health in check. Thanks

[bigjoe30]

just wondering did you and your friend let the dr's know about the use of aas?

[lynchc1]

I told the doctors that I had been using a lot of "over the counter" drugs to enhance my muscularity.

[Jbert22]

i have heart palpitations also. i have also used aas. i have heard that its normal. im no doc but i think its natural for some people. i wouldnt worry bout it if u keep goin to the doc. 4 months isnt that long after a cycle. give it a year then see where your at (but keep in touch with your doc bc its ur body and you know whats goin on with it) good luck!!

[bigjoe30]

I told the doctors that I had been using a lot of "over the counter" drugs to enhance my muscularity.

dude! tell your dr the truth they are fine with it, this way they know what they are looking at. dr/patient confidentiality .i told my dr when and what i was gonna start and he told me everything was good came back halfway and we will re check.

[juiceda26]

dude! tell your dr the truth they are fine with it, this way they know what they are looking at. dr/patient confidentiality .i told my dr when and what i was gonna start and he told me everything was good came back halfway and we will re check.

that would be smart if you never wanted life insurance. They look at your records which he puts in.

[TITANIUM]

Go to a competent endocrinologist.

Full disclosure.

Best

T

[stevey_6t9]

post up your lipid and test levels

[lynchc1]

that would be smart if you never wanted life insurance. They look at your records which he puts in.

That's exactly what I thought. That's why I didn't want to completely disclose all my information.

[lynchc1]

Go to a competent endocrinologist.

Full disclosure.

Best

T

Thanks. I have an upcoming appointment with an endocrinologist.

[lynchc1]

post up your lipid and test levels

I'll have to get my records from the doctor for the "lipid" levels you requested. I don't remember what they were. Just curious... What kind of effect would high or low lipid levels have?