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What are the Side Effect of Steroids?

September 1st, 2010
Mark Henry asked:




The side effects from steroids can be very serious and even fatal. But from the information we gathered in the past few years, it seems to me the side effects are not as serious as the media makes them out to be. Because of the media over exaggerating the side effects, this has turned many people way from steroids. There will only be short descriptions for the side effects now, and in the future we will add more to the side effects when we have time.

Water Retention:

This is most common from using steroids. It is a “puffiness” or swelling in the neck and facial areas. It is rather notable mainly if you know the person is on steroids. For example, we know someone that took steroids but we did not know it at the time. After we found out, if we looked his face we would wonder how we couldn’t notice he was on roids before. It can be mild swelling or very serious, obvious swelling.

Acne:

Everyone knows about acne, and is one of the side effects we worry about the most for us. It is also a very common side effect, it can give acne to someone who has never had acne, and it can make acne worse for others. It can also appear in new places for a person, such as, the back and neck. There have been several users that have not received acne on the other hand.

Gynecomastia:

It may not sound familiar but most people have heard about it. It is the formation of breasts, or abnormally large glands. The first signs are lumps under the nipples, then will gradually grow to fatty tissue and increase in size.

Aggression:

Aggression, also know as “roid rages”. Surprisingly, several athletes feel this is a positive effect. They often find they lift more, and are more intense during workouts. On the negative side, users find themselves fighting with family, friends, and co-workers with an uptight behaviour.

Hypertension:

High blood pressure is also a chance when taking steroids. Most athletes would not know if they had high blood pressure so it is suggested to get tests regularly. High blood pressure can lead to many more serious diseases.

Cardiovascular Disease:

Studies have shown that steroid use is a risk factor for heart disease. This is because steroids affect the cholesterol levels. Over a period of time the cholesterol builds up and clogs the arteries.

Palpitations:

Heart palpitations have been reported by a number of athletes on steroids. These may indicate an excited or elevated level of the central nervous system.

Impotence:

Impotence occurs when a user goes on and off steroids. When steroids are first used sexual interest increases because of the heightened frequency and duration of the erections. But eventually the opposite happens and no erections can be produced.

Jaundice:

A serious liver disease, which is found by an enlarged painful liver, yellowing of the eyes and skin, and flu like symptoms. This happens when athletes use high dosages of steroids.

Here are some more possible side effects from:

Irritation of the stomach lining. Steroids can increase the production of stomach acid and lower the production of protective stomach mucus. This can irritate the lining of the stomach and may cause or aggravate a stomach ulcer. To reduce this side effect the tablets should be taken with meals or milk. Tell your doctor if you have indigestion, stomach pains or abdominal discomfort.

The levels of sugar in your blood may change temporarily. This may happen if you have high-dose or long-term treatment. While you are having your steroid therapy your blood sugar levels will be checked regularly by blood tests. You may be asked to test your urine for sugar. You will be shown how to do this. Tell your doctor if you get very thirsty or if you are passing more urine

than usual.

Fluid retention due to changed salt and water balance. You may notice that your ankles and/or fingers swell. Some people have a bloated feeling in the abdomen. This is usually only a problem with long-term treatment.

Increased appetite. You may notice that you feel hungrier than usual while taking steroids, and this can make you want to eat more than usual. If you are concerned about weight gain speak to your doctor or contact Cancer BACUPs information service.

Increased chance of infection and delayed healing of injuries. This happens mainly with high-dose or long-term treatment. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection (inflammation, redness, soreness or a temperature) or if cuts take longer than usual to heal. It is important to maintain good personal hygiene to prevent infection.

Menstrual changes. Women may find that their periods become irregular or stop.

Behavioural changes. You may notice mood swings, difficulty in sleeping and perhaps anxiety or irritability. These happen mainly with high-dose or long-term treatment and will stop when the steroid therapy ends. Tell your doctor about any behavioural changes which are worrying you. Difficulty in sleeping may be reduced by taking the steroids in the early part of the day, but discuss this with your doctor first.

Less common side effects

Eye changes. With long-term use of steroids, cataracts or glaucoma may develop. There is also an increased risk of eye infections. Tell your doctor if you notice any eye problems.

Cushings syndrome. This is usually caused only by long-term use of steroids.

It can cause acne, puffiness of the face, dark marks on the skin and facial hair in women. Cushings syndrome can be partially reduced by taking the steroids early in the morning, by taking them on alternate days instead of every day, or by reducing the dose, but discuss this with your doctor first.

Muscle wasting. With very long-term use of steroids, wasting of leg muscles may occur. This can cause weakness. When the steroids are stopped some people experience muscle cramps for a short time.

Osteoporosis. With very long-term use of steroids, calcium may be lost from the bones. This can result in pain (especially in the lower back), an increased susceptibility to fractures and loss of height.

Other side effects include: enlarged prostate, premature hair loss, sterility, shortness, and head and stomach aches.



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Oxycodone Addiction From Pain Control, Do Not Be Afraid, Be Smart

August 30th, 2010
Robin Mackey asked:




Oxycodone addiction, while being very real, has the capacity to be addressed sooner and followed up more consistently then other substance abuse, since most users are using Oxycodone for legitimate reasons (pain control).

According to the Center for Disease Control National Center for Health Statistics Press Office November 2006, one in ten U.S. adults say they suffered pain that lasted a year or more. The majority of pain sufferers do not become addicted to Oxycodone. Between 1999 and 2002, the percentage of adults who took a narcotic drug to alleviate pain in the past month was 4.2 percent.

The Oxycodone addiction, versus Oxycodone the answer to chronic pain, counter viewpoints are hamstringing both doctors, (for fear of disciplinary action or criminal prosecution) and those with chronic pain (whose lives are largely curtailed from the pain, but are very fearful of turning into an addict that becomes a government statistic). Therefore, if there were 36,559 mentions of oxycodone (the active ingredient in OOxycodone) in emergency rooms in 2004 and over 1000 deaths, it appears that people with chronic pain may end up being one of these statistics.
The truth is that it is rare to find people that are prescribed Oxycodone for legitimate pain, becoming addicted. They can become physically dependent on Oxycodone but as the pain becomes controlled, the dose can be brought down. The fact that therapies will be simultaneously used in conjunction with the Oxycodone help to focus and reinforce why they are taking it. During the months or years to come the fight to minimize the debilitating effect of the pain may include nerve blocks, heat and cold treatments, physical and occupational therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, electrical stimulation, biofeedback, antidepressants, psychotherapy, alternative medicine, behavior modification, and other therapies. Each therapy will include appointments, assessments, treatment, reevaluations etc.

As you can see there is much scrutiny involved which probably contributes to so few chronic pain Oxycodone addicts. For those few that do become addicted, there are qualified drug rehab centers that can help.

While population studies show fewer people addicted to Oxycodone then other drugs, it has been known to be used as a replacement for heroin. Since Oxycodone is a time released semi synthetic opioid analgesic if it is chewed or crushed the full dose is released at once, which is very attractive to substance abusers. Since Oxycodone is time released in twelve hours, other drugs or alcohol are taken during that time which makes the high stronger. 10 percent of adults in the United States claim to have pain that has lasted more than a year (chronic pain). While real statistics of how many people are addicted to Oxycodone are hard to find, the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health states that three million people claim to have used Oxycodone illegally at least once in their life.

For those who are hardcore abusers, fortunately we live in a society that has proper drug rehab centers. For those that have chronic pain there are a myriad of therapies and medicines to bring your life back to what it was.

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Are You an Addict?

August 28th, 2010
Jacquie Brandt asked:




Have you ever wondered if you are developing a dependence on some substance or behavior? Have friends or family ever implied or suggested that you have a problem? Have you ever felt the need to defend yourself, “I don’t have a problem. I can quit anytime I want to”?

If your answer is yes to any or all of these questions don’t you owe it to yourself to determine if you have or are developing a problem? It doesn’t matter if we are talking about substances (alcohol, oxycodone, nicotine etc.) or behavioral issues (internet porn, work, gambling, shopping etc.). All addictions have certain things in common, the “Three C’s”.

The addict has a strong COMPULSION to do whatever it is they are doing. It occupies their thoughts much of the time. They are looking forward to the next time they can do it. They manipulate situations and other people to create more opportunities or excuses for them to do their thing. The alcohol addict has been thinking about a drink all day. He wants to go to the bar with his buddies after work, but knows his wife expects him home for dinner and will create a scene if he’s late again. He reluctantly goes straight home. Once there, he feels tense and irritated and can’t stop thinking about how much better he would feel if he could just have a couple of drinks with the guys. After dinner he picks a fight with his wife, slams out of the house and heads for the bar.

The addict has little CONTROL over their compulsion. They may have the best of intentions not to do it again, but when the opportunity presents itself, they just can’t help themselves. The internet porn addict turns on his computer intending to complete a sales report that is overdue, but before he knows it, he’s on a porn site. He tells himself that he’ll just take a peek and then get back to work. Hours later, he is trying to come up with a plausible excuse to explain to his boss why the sales report isn’t done.

And finally, the addict will CONTINUE to do their thing despite serious adverse consequences. When the behavior causes problems in other areas of their lives, (relationships, medical, financial, social, legal, work etc.) it doesn’t deter them. The gambling addict heads for the casino right after work on pay day. Before the night is over, she has lost every cent. She has already missed two mortgage payments and creditors are calling continually. Her husband left six months ago as he wasn’t willing to live with her gambling any longer. He is threatening to sue for sole custody of the children.

If you think you recognize some of your behavior in the “Three C’s”, but are just not sure that you fit the profile, there is an easy way to determine if you have a problem. Simply, STOP doing what you are doing, not for a few hours or days but for 30 days. That doesn’t mean switching from whisky to beer, from internet porn to strip clubs or from gambling casinos to bingo. You need to stop all behavior related to the issue. During the 30 days, monitor how you feel and ask yourself “How comfortable am I in my own skin?” Your degree of discomfort (physical and emotional) is in direct proportion to the degree of dependency. The more uncomfortable you are, the more addicted you are. If you weren’t able to hold out for 30 days or if you felt miserable the entire time, you need to seek help. An addiction specialist can help you assess the problem and recommend an appropriate plan of action to deal with it.

For someone who has an addiction, stopping the behavior is the easy part. Staying stopped is the real challenge. The difference between a recovering addict and a practicing one is that the former has decided that they want to stop, made a commitment to do so and followed through.

Recovery is a lifelong journey, a journey of self-discovery that leads to recognizing and achieving your life’s purpose and becoming the most that you can be.

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