Talking to MD regarding steroid and Med Tests

[pauloChgo]

I am planning to start my first cycle soon. How do I discuss this with my Primary MD, and get referral for liver tests etc? Last year, I broached the subject and his response is that " You do not need to use steroids, do more workout ( I am 33y/o)". What kind of tests I should ask for referral and at what interval would you recommend? How do I break this plan to my MD?

 

[bigtbone]

Tough position. Tell your doc and he'll document AAS usage in your chart. Insurance company gets ahold of your chart and boom, your premiums skyrocket. It's complete bullshit. It's up to you whether you tell him or not. I'm not advising you to hide your usage from him, but I will say that if you don't want him to know, just schedule an appointment complaining of one month of fatigue, malaise (vague feeling of discomfort), lack of appetite, and joint aches. He'll get liver function tests. Only problem is, he may want to do further testing if they come back abnormal. You can always decline further testing and say you'd rather have the tests repeated in a month or so and see if they resolve on their own.

Or you can just tell him your using. Tell him there is less risk with AAS usage that with breast augmentation (he can look it up....it's true) and the benefits are the same, improve aesthetics and self confidence.

 

[WolfPack Charlie]

Bigtbone is right. Due to the hypocratic oath (sp) they cant divulge that info to anyone at any time for any reason. But they do have to document everything you say and do while in their care. So anyone who gets to see your medical files will see that in your records. I tried the same thing with a sports doc after my last ACL recon, and he said he couldn't prescribe them.....bullshit.......but he asked me what I was considering doing and said he could advise me on which ones. Buyt I opted not to include him in my decision making process.