steroids and crohns

[frank2000]

Hey,
I'm a complete newbie to bodybuilding but am looking to get involved the only problem is I suffer from crohns disease and this causes me to suffer from bad fatigue.
I thought maybe steroids could be the answer to that but I'm worried of the implications of me taking steroids whilst suffering from this disease.
I am currently taking azathioprine and the docs say I will be having an operation within the next 6 months to cut out the section of intestine/bowel that is infected.
Can any body give me some advice?
Is it ok to take steroids with azathioprine?
Is there any specific brands that would suit me better?
Should I hold off on starting until after the op? (Really want to start now if possible)
I do feel ok physically (no flare ups for a couple of months) but just feel tired all the time so makes it so hard to get going,
I've tried a couple of commercial energy supplements but they don't seem to work for me.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.

 

[RADAR]

I would work on getting yourself in shape, so when surgery happens you'll be at a better shape to recover from it.



DO NOT TAKE ANY STEROIDS, after surgery let me know how you're doing and i'll help you in training and diet, I work at a hospitel, I also started training at 18 i'm 63 now so i know all the in's and out of this field.

 

[frank2000]

Thanks radar.
Was half expecting that it wouldn't be a good idea to take steroids before the op.
How will I contact you after the op?

 

[RADAR]

just click on my name the second line says "send a private message" to RADAR