Looking to do a Test E cycle with IBD (inflammatory bowl disease.)

[Matt247]

Ok so here we go, I recently discovered i have Crohns IBD, which i've had since i was young but only recently been diagnosed.

Rather then go into every detail over the past 6 months, I've dropped to 51kg, i've been put on 1 type of cortico-steroid (Prednisolone.) to gain some weight to which i gained nothing.

I'm currently on Azathoiprine (anti-ammune system drug.) to control my IBD. Thus far it hasn't worked.

I'm now being put on Humira to control the IBD and have been given another dose of steroids (Budisonide.) to see if that can help me put some weight back on.

So here's the next bit, i'm extremely fedup of being 51kg, I don't really train anymore to the effects that i don't have that much energy, I've done some smaller cycles of dbol when i was in my teens (19 ish.) now 28, but in the hope that i can put on some weight with these cortico-steroids, which is unlikely , im considering running a steroid cycle of test E for 10 to 12 weeks @ 250mg a week, 4 weeks PCT, clomid, tamoxifen (possibly start at 10 weeks and do 10 weeks Test E.), obviously i'm not going to jump strait into a cycle, i'll train naturally for a month or so to get my body into a reasonable condition before hand.

Does anyone have any advice or have done a cycle with IBD? my goal is not really to get "huge" but to actually put some weight on.

any reply's are much appreciated.

 

[muskate]

Steroids won't fix your problem. Your problem is that your body is not absorbing your food because of your IBD condition.

The interesting thing about irritable bowel syndrome is no one knows what causes it and it effects each person differently. If you suffer from IBS, you need to keep a close eye on the foods you eat and see which cause you to feel bloated and gassy and which do not. Generally people with IBS do well on a diet based on meats and fruits/vegetables. You are going to want to stay away from gluten, soy and dairy.

The best supplements for someone with IBS to take are digestive health supplements. I am a big advocate of digestive enzymes, psyllium husk and probiotics.

Take a high quality probiotic first thing every morning with a glass of lemon water before breakfast. Look for a probiotic supplement that is stored in the fridge. Remember that probiotics are a live bacteria and a product stored at room temperature will have a greatly reduced potency. A good probiotic supplement shouldn't be cheap.

Supplement with digestive enzymes with 2-3 meals per day. In particular look for the digestive enzymes proteases and peptidases, as these enzymes split proteins into small peptides and individual amino acids.

Psyllium husk is the highest natural food source of soluble fibre you can obtain. The majority of the fibre you intake from your daily diet is insoluble fibre. The key benefit of soluble fibre is that soluble fibre absorbs water in your stomach and creates a gel. It gives your intestines a sort of 'internal scrubbing' as it passes through. It will help keep you regular and the faster you can remove toxins from your body, the less likely they are to be re-absorbed.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

I do not think steroids are a great option here especially since you cannot train. Muskate give some great advice as far as digestive supplementation. You could also look at Ostarine which was designed to treat people with muscle wasting diseases. It will help you keep some muscle but the key will be you getting some food in and being able to train.