For those of you thinking about using AAS

[Athlete]

I urge you to take a DNA test before you do. I just found out I have one copy of Protrombin and one of Factor V Leiden. This means I have between about 20 times greater risk for developing blood clots than the general population.

Obviously I will remain clean now for the rest of my life, focusing more on cardio and fitness than bodybuilding. And I really want to thank everyone on this board, especially Emeric and Maldorf, for all the information they've posted that lead to me taking this test.

You guys are life savers. Without all the wise people here, I would most likely be juicing it up to the high heavens right now.

 

[cpesloco]

Def food for thought.

 

[GymDudeVA]

Can someone exlain the connection between AAS and blot clots? I thought AAS made the blood LESS likely to clot.

 

[Bigcheese]

I believe....

Can someone exlain the connection between AAS and blot clots? I thought AAS made the blood LESS likely to clot.

... it's because most AAS increase RBC's& HCT (especially Anadrol & EQ) whic is why one is more likely to develope a clot, especially if you're predisposed.

BC

 

[Bigcheese]

Athlete....

I urge you to take a DNA test before you do. I just found out I have one copy of Protrombin and one of Factor V Leiden. This means I have between about 20 times greater risk for developing blood clots than the general population.

Obviously I will remain clean now for the rest of my life, focusing more on cardio and fitness than bodybuilding. And I really want to thank everyone on this board, especially Emeric and Maldorf, for all the information they've posted that lead to me taking this test.

You guys are life savers. Without all the wise people here, I would most likely be juicing it up to the high heavens right now.

Glad you found out before a disaster occurred bro. Are they starting you on any blood thinners like coumadin or heparin? or would those even help with your condition? Just curious.

BC

 

[e6er]

Can someone exlain the connection between AAS and blot clots? I thought AAS made the blood LESS likely to clot.

I'm not an expert but blood tends to thicken when using AAS which will increase the risk of blood clotting or heart attacks.

 

[robot]

Other than the fact that in most cases these DNA tests are not reliable it sounds like a good idea.

A little research on this one leaves you with a pretty bad taste in your mouth about the process and the results fairly quickly.

google is your friend.