Chapter 3 Use vs abuse
The only way to combat all steroid side effects, in effect, is to stop using
them altogether - that makes sense I suppose. The problem is that most
of us quite like using them simply because they are a short cut, a way of
cutting out the boring possibility of maybe ten years of natural training, just
to see if we would really grow without the gear. Sorry mates, no a furking
prayer. I trained so natural at one time, I was near arrested for indecency,
well sort of. I just could not wait around any longer, I needed to get it on
and I am glad I did, as most are.
You see there was a difference, a reason why I wanted to use the gear
and that was to enhance my training, build my physique and enjoy the
benefits that it could bring - it did. Now the other option was that I could
have come off at any time. Steriods are not addictive, so were was the
worry. I knew that if I sought the right advice, I would be OK, I was sure
of that. Sadly, it was not there and I had to find out for myself, in many
different ways that you could not imagine. Oh ****, and er, having a lot of
chemists and bio-chemists as friends helped a tad too - ahem!
Many people ask how come we
know so much about dosages and
the like. Easy really, after gaining
the knowledge of what a basic, standard
dosage should be for the product
and what it should be used for,
self experimentation is the only way
forward after that. Most bodybuilders
know what works for them and what
doesn't, those that don't follow the
lead - this is fact and the way of life.
We can look at the dosage for
Sustanon for instance. It could really
be taken once every two weeks in
reality, and for tissue rebuilding which it was designed for originally, that is
the case. For bodybuilding, the same applies, but we need more in the
line of tissue additions than replacing or rebuilding in many ways. When
looking at the safe dosages that should be taken, it is easy to understand
why many of the more sensible and let's say, professional bodybuilders
and athletes do not get many problems, this is because they should be
working within a SWL or ‘safe working load’. Most cranes, their ropes and
cables, will say that they can lift loads of up to, for instance, 5 tonnes, this
will be it's SWL, yet it may be capable of three times that. There is no
need whatsoever in going over that SWL. If you do, and it is just a little
bit, there will be no problems. When it is exceeded, then what the hell do
you expect - problems are gonna come me old cock sparras! If you stick
to the dosages that experienced bodybuilders suggest you should have no
real problems. If you do, then BEFORE the problem gets worse HEED
the advice given again and use something totally different and reduce or
eliminate the problem - period! Let's look at the list of side effects that you
have just read and analyse them individually. I am not going to hide them,
just look a little more closely into what they actually are.
HAIR LOSS
Okay, we know it has been known for some bodybuilders to experience a
little hair loss here and there. But once the particular steroid has been
isolated, it can be avoided. A steroid that gives one guy a problem, may
not be likely to give another the same ****. Primo and Winstrol have been
known to do this for a few people but after changing to another and even
going back onto the same ones for another try, the problem receded - get
it - receed, oh bollocks then. Women have been known to have some hair
loss, I think! Sorry people, but I just don't know anyone personally who
has though!? What more can I say. But if there is someone out there that
has had a problem, sorry I missed you out - don't get angry with me -
keep yer 'air on!
HEAD PROBLEMS
Well, can't argue with the odd headache now and then. This has been
due to the blood pressure rising slightly. Easily remedied by easing off the
training for a day or cutting back on the dosage slightly. Another way is to
try lower androgenic gear. Headaches can be caused by the slight
increase in blood pressure due to the body retaining more water. Ease
back or ease off! The trouble with this problem or side effect is that many
people get headaches and even if it wasn't the gear, it would be blamed.
A simple asprin (or two) will thin the blood suffiently to lower the blood
pressure and help to remove the headache. Although asprin has it's own
side effect problems, it is now known that the first treatment that can be
administered BEFORE the doctor (hopefully) gets to you, is to take a couple
of asprin. This acts as a de-coagulant and reduces the pressure
almost immediately.
EYES
Yellow staining! I have only ever known two people ever to have problems.
One was a world champion powerlifter. The dosages that he took
would amaze scientists! He was an abuser with a capital A. I would say
that he was at least 10 times over what he should have been on. If he
had, he would have had no real problems. Do you know of many bodybuilders/
athletes taking steroids that have YELLOW eyes? By the way,
the other was a vampire!
BAD BREATH
Don't you think that this one is an easy one to combat? Brush yer bloody
teeth for God's sake! After seeing this side effect on a list somewhere, I
thought that they must be making some of this **** up to fill a page. I
HAVE NEVER known a bodybuilder complain about this one. What they
might have gotten mixed up is, for instance, when someone is getting
closer to a contest, say a couple of days, he restricts his water level
sometimes; mouth gets dry, dare not use tooth paste ...... get it? The person
who thought this one up must have been to a show, talked to a couple
of dry mouthed dragon breathed
'builders and thought "this one
will confuse 'em!"
CHEST
No one can argue with this one.
Steroids can cause
Gynecomastia (bitch tits) and so
therefore Nolvadex IS recommended
as an aid to prevent this
problem. NOLVADEX is THE
main defence against "bitch tits".
Always has been and in my
eyes, always will be. For most,
who have taken the anti-oestrogen
defender on a regular basis
from the beginning of their
courses, they have not experienced much in the way of the "bitch".
Prevention is better than a cure any day. However, if you have a couple
of problems sticking out of your chest and nipples like chapel coat hangers
that would make Pamela Anderson jealous, taking Nolvadex will not
do much good - the surgeons knife is the only way out here. So remember
when the arsehole tells you that you do not need any Nolvadex
(maybe 'cos he can't get any), think on, you could be more popular than
you think - especially in a dress!
LIVER
I must say that almost anything can damage the liver, so why do steroids
all of a sudden cause more damage than anything else. Booze alone can
make it look like a shagged sponge and yet I can see no ban on alcohol of
late - can you? No one with any sense would disagree that steroids, alcohol
OR indeed anything else taken in excessively could not cause damage
to the liver. Think about this one; if you were to take an overdose of
paracetamol, say a dozen or two, then take the same amount in
Testosterone for instance, in the first one you would die - period, in the
second you may not get the horn for a few days and your balls would
shrink temporarily. Different eh?
ABDOMEN
Personally I don't have any problems related to the abdomen, except for
an near uncontrollable urge to stick it on a female, but the fear and threat
of instant death cured me no end! Steroids can cause gas problems, indigestion,
in some cases, but I speak mainly from a personal point of view
here. It is important to note that again, people have different problems
with different steroids and can deal with them accordingly.
I know that SUSTANON is a great builder for me personally, but if I stack it
with certain types (personally), I tend to get bad indigestion. I thought that
with a problem such as wind - I ought to buy a kite. Actually, it is a nice,
big and green with .............. ahem - I digress!
As for the nausea, vomiting and diarrea, nope, not with me it didn't, oh yes
it did, I remember. It took a heavily raisined hot vindaloo curry and plenty
of lagers to sort that one out. The local council exiled me and my friends -
bless 'em all.......
PROSTRATE
This can become infected even without steroids being used and is one of
the main problems that men suffer from in later years. How many times
have you gone into hospital and looked over to the the older guys lying
there with the dark orange bag on the side of the bed? Loadsatimes!!
No you do not tap it and unwrap it - twat!
Infections can be caught in many ways and I suppose that steroids are
bound to get picked out for that one. It is true, however, that steroids do
make you piss pass water a lot, (I chose "pass" over "piss" - vulgarity, not
here?), but is is also true that bodybuilders drink lot's of coffee and take
cart loads of vitamin C! Now do you get it! It can be misconstrued.
Both coffee and vitamin C will make you dribble better than Newcastle
United’s new footballer, Shear, Sheere, Sheeer, er, George Best!
SKIN
Now with steroids the skin can get a few problems. As for the yellowing,
well that can be jaundice and can be caused by any blood disorder -
steroids would be blamed again anyway. The main problem that we can
come up against is acne. This is caused by the body trying to reject the
steroid and causing a build up of bacteria against the skin.
The best way to combat such a problem is to scrub the body (especially
area) about twice per day and use an anti-bacterial soap/scrub. This
works well. Working from the inside out, try taking more vitamin C than
you would ordinarily do - say 4 or 5 grams at least. This will help to wash
the system out. Drink plenty of water with real lemon juice in. Lemon
cuts thorugh grease (and it can be kind to your hands - or is that Fairy?).
Stretch marks? Well, what do you expect - you have to grow. The trouble
is that we grow at a faster rate than normal people (wimps) and it is to be
expected. To combat, use plenty of body oils to allow the skin to stretch
that bit better. It is due to the lack of elasticity of the skin that little tears
appear - especially under the armpits. Jeeez, it was a sod when my willy
started to grow bigger and bigger! I could not wash it fast enough in oil!
MUSCLES / TENDONS / LIGAMENTS
So let's say you don't take the gear for one moment. Does this mean that
you are not going to get injured or have an attack of cramp? Of course
not. How the bloody hell can anyone say that there would be long periods
of recovery - that's what they do HELP RECOVERY! This really pisses
me off (or passes if you read earlier). We are lifting weight for God's
sake, we are bound to pull a muscle from time to time. So does every
other CLEAN athlete on the British Team - NOT!
ANKLES / KNEES
Simple again! Now take a deep breath in please ........
Is it so, that if you don't use the gear and ARE still a fat bastard AND the
fact that you have legs like tree trunks and the extra weight flattens your
feet out like plates when you walk - is it not down to the fact that you ARE
a fat bastard - period, and it has got nothing to do with the steroids whatsoever
but we will blame them anyway. Breathe out now................ End!
BRAIN
It is true that in many cases a rush of testosterone can indeed get the
hairs standing up on the back of your neck. The same thing goes for the
women during a menstrual cycle, estrogen in their case, but the principle
is still the same. Have you guys got a woman who, when just before her
period, wants to rip off your head for leaving the hairs in the sink after a
shave? What about an even worse scenario where you say that you love
her maybe six or seven times and she has suddenly GONE DEAF! Now
that is scary. There is no reasoning with her - you are a dead man; destined
to sleep the rest of the night with your nuts in your hand, scared shitless
in case she wants to remove your own testosterone levels from your
body! Brrrrrrrrr.
No one, even I, will deny that steroids can make you aggressive at times.
BUT, it is this control factor that has to be understood. I have said it many
times and will again that if you are psychologically brain fucked anyway
and can even get mad at the Sunday morning milkman for not saying
mornin' then you had better steer clear of steroids. Most of the people I
know have had no real problems with the gear and the aggressive factors.
Those who have had them realized and sorted the problem straightaway.
The people that cannot handle the increase are those who simply do not
train; i.e. the super raver. Most of the brain fucked tab heads don't know
jack **** what they are taking anyway, so who gives a ****. They think that
you pop a few and BOOM instant muscle. We wish!!
FACE
To much high androgenic gear, to fast, no Nolvadex and yep, the face can
get bloated no doubt. The trick here is take in knowledge and listen. Stop
being a cocky arse and listen to people who know. No problems will
occur.
TONGUE
This one made me giggle. Who has a sore tongue on the steroids?
C'mon who? The only time I knew of a guy who had a sore tongue was
when he was preparing a jab and put the needle in his mouth (till he
pulled his keks down) but the wrong way. After the incident, he thalked
thike that and his tongue put on about 3lbs of pure muscle - ISH! Tongue
sore? Tongue excuse? Tongue MY ARSE!! Eh? Pardon!
VOICE
Men not affected very much here. But the women can start to speak lower
than a whales arse. No denying it. To much gear and the Captain
Scarlett impressions come out. (Say it this way and you know what I
mean, “ This is the voice of the Misterons....”. You know, the deep voiced
bloke? Aw **** off then!)
HEART
The statement said that there would be an increase in heart disease,
strokes and death. An increase in cholesterol and blood pressure. Now
that covers about everything that can happen to the heart. The steroid
information listing that most of these
symptoms and problems where taken
from was an information sheet/booklet
written by people who would be blown
away with the simplest level of knowledge.
Think about this; what other
problems, products, foods, situations,
stresses, minerals, aliens (?) can
cause problems with the heart? List
them all and then we will add steroids
to the end of the list. There will be a
test when we have finished - in a few years time!!
STOMACH
Except for indigestion, I personally
have had no problems with bloating,
nausea OR vomiting blood nor do I
know of anyone else who has. It really
is like looking at a car and saying
what could happen but never does. I
can say that anything can happen in
extreme cases though. This is obvious.
KIDNEYS
Kidney stones, failure and disease.
Nope sorry. I do not know of anyone
who has had serious problems. I do know of many people who have had
kidney strain through taking FAR to many heavy duty orals after they have
been told to ease off and put in the safety factors such as vitamin C, zinc
and primrose oil. Those who do not risk certain problems I agree.
BLADDER
Being able to fill a pint pot in one great push is possible but that does not
mean to say there is a problem with the bladder. A serious test to see if
the Prostrate is working OK, is to see how far you can arc your water.
This can be done on the back yard or in the street. The end result in
either case is that if the arc is about 2-3 feet, everything is OK. If tested in
the street and the results are the same good, except for the £50 fine that
follows.
GENITALS
The testicles can shrink - no doubt, but this is due to the fact that you are
putting in to your body EXTRA testosterone than is needed - how else do
you grow so fast. The fact that it shrinks them CAN be true, but this can
be remedied by the injecting of HCG which will bring them back to normal;
in most cases almost immediately.
Again, if to much gear is used, getting a hard will be harder. After trials
you will find what works for you best and the steroids that can cause a
problem in the wedding tackle department can be avoided. The problem
here is that each steroid effects people in many different ways, especially
in this department. It depends on how much bottle you have to start with I
believe.
INJECTION SIGHTS
This is pure common sense
and to get it wrong is down to
you and you alone. Using
needles via someone elses
arse is asking for trouble.
Not cleaning the injection
sight properly is downright
pathetic and the major cause
of many an abcess.
BONES
Any youngster still in the
major growing process
should avoid steroids period. This is because taking them whilst going
through this natural growing stage can cause problems with the growth
factor. There is no need for the kids to touch them at all at this time
because there is an abundance of natural test flowing so fast and will
induce growth very quickly. As for the bones becoming brittle, NOPE, I do
not know of anyone PERSONALLY who has broken into bits - sorry. The
mass use of Growth Hormone (and I mean MASS) is believed to rob the
body of calcium which has been know to happen. This was combatted by
the induction of extra calcium into the diet via extra food or supplementary
means.
Please note:
When I say that I do not know of a problem personally, I do not mean from
few guys down at the local drinking hole. My personally comes from a
customer, friend, professional and amateur following/database of many,
MANY THOUSANDS of bodybuilders! Wanna know something else, I
know most of them personally too! Eat your heart out Mr. Memory Man!