Vettester Chris
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As some many know, I am an avid motorcyclist. Started young, plan on doing it even more as I get older! Over the past few years, I've noticed a trend going on, where my ability to ride more than a few hours was causing some pain in the mid-section of my back. Over the past year, the 2 hours started dropping to an 1-1/2, then to 1 hour, where I could start feeling it and needing to take longer breaks. Even just small bumps in the road would provoke anguishing pain, like a "stinger" sensation if you've ever felt that?!?!
My GP ordered some XRay exams, and my physician team concluded that I have moderate degenerative disc disease & arthritis. Guys, you know how this usually goes ... Most physicians are content with writing it off as a normal aging issue, and the solutions always seem to include things like "riding less", and "avoiding gym activities" that can concentrate in that area (mid, lumbar region).
OK, 2 months ago, I got a "low dose" prescription of Nadrolone (60mg x 2/week .. Total of 120mg/wk) through my clinic, which I keep my GP in the loop with. Conclusion is, WOW! I was seeing improvements right away! Today, I rode over four (4) hours!! No issues, no pain, hardly feels like I went riding at all!! I will run labs this month, but I am just floored with the improvement! Also had some "old" rotating cuff issues that seem to have disappeared.
My summary might be viewed as anecdotal, but I know what that pain feels like, and I know it was just getting worse at a faster rate. My GP believes it won't sustain, she might be right. She's also real nervous about the affect it will have on my labs. Her concerns are noted, I will run labs this month, but I'm personally not too worried due to other positive lifestyle habits (diet, gym, blood donating, etc.) that are incorporated into my program. Riding is also a lifestyle event for me, and I just don't want to give it up!
My GP ordered some XRay exams, and my physician team concluded that I have moderate degenerative disc disease & arthritis. Guys, you know how this usually goes ... Most physicians are content with writing it off as a normal aging issue, and the solutions always seem to include things like "riding less", and "avoiding gym activities" that can concentrate in that area (mid, lumbar region).
OK, 2 months ago, I got a "low dose" prescription of Nadrolone (60mg x 2/week .. Total of 120mg/wk) through my clinic, which I keep my GP in the loop with. Conclusion is, WOW! I was seeing improvements right away! Today, I rode over four (4) hours!! No issues, no pain, hardly feels like I went riding at all!! I will run labs this month, but I am just floored with the improvement! Also had some "old" rotating cuff issues that seem to have disappeared.
My summary might be viewed as anecdotal, but I know what that pain feels like, and I know it was just getting worse at a faster rate. My GP believes it won't sustain, she might be right. She's also real nervous about the affect it will have on my labs. Her concerns are noted, I will run labs this month, but I'm personally not too worried due to other positive lifestyle habits (diet, gym, blood donating, etc.) that are incorporated into my program. Riding is also a lifestyle event for me, and I just don't want to give it up!