[UnhappyCoeliac]

Just wondering besides the normal affects of the roids did you encounter anythign specific to having celiac disease and using?

[TrillumHunter]

The tiny 'nads, uncontrollable rage and possible jail time aren't enough?


Guy, come on, I can see you are unhappy but this is a bad idea.

[flourgirl]

Several years ago I was given Prednisone because I was having a terrible time with tendonitis in multiple places. At the time I had no idea what Celiac was...much less that I had it. I had a severe allergic reaction and thought I was going to die! I don't know if my reaction had anything to do with Celiac....or if it was totally unrelated....I only know that I can't have anything even closely related...and I shy away from anything at all unless it's absolutely necessary and there is no other choice.

Why is it that you are thinking about such monstrous stuff, may I ask?

[chasbari]

TrillumHunter, on Mar 3 2009, 08:21 AM, said:

The tiny 'nads, uncontrollable rage and possible jail time aren't enough?


Guy, come on, I can see you are unhappy but this is a bad idea.

LOL... Good answer. Personally, a number of years ago before my diagnosis, my ENT took me off all forms of steroids that my GP had been treating my respiratory ailments with as he said it was screwing up my immune system big time. Turns out he was pretty much right on as I continued to deteriorate with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune problems. He also took me off all antibiotics as they were triggers for all sorts of bad reactions as well. I have been finding that I have been getting much strength back as I have stuck with paleo and begun supplementing with D3, calcium and magnesium. 4 months ago I could barely get out of a chair. Monday I did pretty heavy squats pre exhaust with heavy negative leg extensions and yesterday, just for the heck of it I tried to do some parallel dips (I have not been able to handle even negatives because of the pain and weakness in the sternum and shoulders) and found I could not only do a neg but also do a real honest to goodness dip. My body is able to tolerate work outs better every week as I heal up and am able to start getting some nutrients back into my body. Steroids are bad news for all sorts of reasons in regard to the gut and digestion, yeast overpopulation and autoimmunity. I would steer clear and use your response to exercise as a guide to finding the correct diet to allow you to heal and get stronger.. all, of course, IMHO.

[Generic]

I was given steroids when I accidentally ate half a wheat pizza. Long story short, the waitress brought me the wrong pizza. I was told before hand that it was a new recipe and tasted way better. Boy did it ever! LOL. Any way the Dr. gave me 3 days worth of steroids. It prevented me from having a severe reaction. On the 4th day I had a little bit of a reaction of D but nothing like I would normally. Usually I would have ended up in the ER with severe dehydration.

They work, but I wouldn't recommend them as a long term solution.

[nikki-uk]

I think the OP meant Anabolic steroids as opposed to Corticosteroids (Prednisilone)

[chasbari]

nikki-uk, on Mar 6 2009, 04:55 PM, said:

I think the OP meant Anabolic steroids as opposed to Corticosteroids (Prednisilone)

I think so as well. If the corticosteroids are bad for you the anabolics will be even worse. I used to have to talk young trainees out of trying to take the easy way out because the side effects of them were so bad. Hard to reason with seemingly indestructible youth at times, especially when they see a friend get all the apparent results with the same or even less effort. If it is something that you can talk to your medical team about incorporating for whatever reasons you might find legitimate ..then again, you only can determine how useful medical advice has been thus far. I am finding that, as I learn to regulate and manage my celiac (and by extension my RA and Sjogrens) I am getting my strength back. I used to train to create as much natural mass as I reasonably could without drug intervention. I am finding that my body prioritizes healing over strength. If I am having a good spell with diet and overall gut healing, I respond well to workouts. If my diet is compromised and I get glutened I get weak very quickly. The body sends the resources to where it is needed most and I still am not getting all the nutrients from my food. Is seeking out results that are beyond your present health status a way of bailing? I don't. I miss what I can't have but I am learning to seek that which I can have a positive influence upon. It took time for me to get there. I hope you figure out what is right in this regard. I personally would not touch the 'Roids.