You're right, same handle.
My heath issues are all attributed to the use of AAS. It really embarrasses me to share this with anyone, but since I'm anon... here you go.
12 years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes and heart disease. I'm fairing really well now, but there have been some episodes of chest pain. Medicine has helped a lot. I have not had a stint put in nor a bypass surgery, yet. The diabetes is in check and my numbers have shown improvement. But fellas, all I can say is keep getting regular blood checks and follow up on all appointments. I really never went to any extreme with the AAS. I think the frequency of my cycles were just too close.
The best thing I can tell you guys is to stay off for at least the length of time you were on, probably more. Sometimes I did not do that. Why? Because it was hard to train, stay motivated, and to have sex without it. Sex was the most important factor. Am I addicted? Yes, I believe so. So, anyway, I'm riding this horse till I fall off. You guys can give me hell if you want. It may give me better insight. It's, training, AAS, competing,been a part of a large chunk of my life. No need to stop now. Plan on competing in the 60+ division soon.
Surgeries due to training and AAS:
- knee surgery
- Tricep reattachment
- Hernia
- Spinal Fusion
- Neck surgery
- Vein stripped out leg - fear of it clotting, that's why
- Loss of big toe - idiot me dropped a weight on it, had to be removed
So that's about it. I'm happy I can still train and being able to walk in the gym. I love my life, and I love my wife of 35 years. You guys stay strong and keep the faith.