I understand where you are coming from but with AAS, especially orals. Would you not disagree that monitoring liver and kidney values would be beneficial to see how your body reacts? Especially in larger doses.
Some people like myself won't have any elevation, some others may have ast/alt in triple digits.
I believe that if we did have an abnormal liver function that many of us would abandon the cycle as the first route of action. Or atleast the orals and recheck in a few weeks.
As you would know there are some drugs that may agree with us more than others and atleast it would give us an idea if we should stay away. Markers from tren, boldenone, and the orals are the first that would come to mind.
Side note: also have a unique reaction to testosterone that results in an elevated platelets count over hemoglobin. I probably do need to get a soluble transferring receptor test but I am hesitant to drop the money for it/report it to my PCP right now.
There are no absolutes when it comes to healthcare and you shouldn't be doing something like AAS cycling if you aren't well-researched and knowledgable of all of the consequences, risks, and benefits and spend time learning the proper ways to administer the compounds, etc. Additionally, I wouldn't even think about starting a cycle until you are mature enough and have the foundational knowledge to know when you should seek out help from a medical professional.
I understand where you are coming from, but as I have mentioned a few times prior to this - you should already have baseline labs for reference well before starting a cycle. If you are going to be starting a cycle and you will be taking Dbol for example, then you could justifiably have your liver function tested half-way through completing the Dbol. However, labs such as lipids have no real place in the acute setting unless you have some serious problems with your body itself. Cycles should only last maybe 5-16 weeks depending on the cycle. Following the 16-week cycle it is highly recommended to do PCT and not start another cycle for another 7-9 months following your PCT ( my rule of thumb is to take a break that is at least equal to the duration of your cycle + PCT). By the time you start your next cycle it would have been nearly a year and you could justifiably have your routine labs re-drawn and still provide value from the results. Does that make sense at all? Let me know if it doesn't.
That was a typo, it meant to say then dont get just your test checked, as in get all major markers checked as regularly as economically viable.
Also you are a dick, and have a very finite scope of what people should and shouldnt do in the most general sense, which i imagine comes from those 2 letters you write after your name.
Telling people to get regular panels and lipids more than once per year is hardly medical and this is an open forum so i'll kindly post whatever the fuck i want and i encourage you to keep being a cunt.
Ruxin32424, you have been here for less than 2-months and you are already a subject matter expert and much more knowledgeable than anyone on this forum, so for that I applaud you.
First of all, you are telling me, of all people that I have a FINITE scope...good lord, buddy I would hate to know what you think of yourself if that's how you're going to describe a physician's recommendations with respect to healthcare-related topics. Also, I have earned more than just a medical doctoral degree, so put some respec' on my name you punk bitch.
Don't worry little pup, I am only messing with you. All I want to know is what I had asked you originally...tell me WHICH labs you are referring to when you are recommending that these people get routine labs more frequent than what I had recommended. Additionally, I would like to know WHAT it is you are looking for and what changes will clue you into that specific problem?
I will tell you the same thing I tell my residents...don't order a test unless it will provide actionable intel or change the way you are treating the patient. Perfect example is ordering a lipid panel more than once every 6-12 months....your body does not function in a way that will cause acute changes in your cholesterol levels, therefore ordering a lipid panel at the start of your cycle, then 2 weeks in, then another 5-6 weeks in, will add no value to your plan.
I guess the thing that throws me off is the fact that we are on orals that will alter cholesterol/lipids/liver function.
Doctors who prescribe therapy that is hard on kidneys/liver would monitor these values regularly... So that statement from him is a little odd to me.
We are taking things that can cause acute changes.
exactly, and then throw in the majority of members who dont follow a prescribed diet with detailed macros and micros, potentially abuse other substances or are unaware of peripheral prescription counterindications and it becomes the most detrimental practice you could recommend.
From a fucking physician.
You are NOT taking medications that will cause acute changes in your body. I am not saying this to be an asshole, but I would look up the definition of "acute" pertaining to the endocrine system, because the vast majority of people don't realize the differences in acute, subacute, and chronic.
When we prescribe medications, we know what to sort of expect with regards to specific medications with each individual patient. We will very rarely start a medication that has a higher propensity for causing liver or kidney damage without first checking baseline labs to see if your hepatic end renal systems are functions appropriately. Depending on the known level of toxicity affiliated with whatever drug we are going to prescribe, we will make a judgement call on when to repeat those labs. For example, if I am going to start you on a statin for high cholesterol, I would check your baseline labs and if your LFTs were somewhat elevated, then I might just wait to start the medication or plan to start the medication and schedule a re-check in 4-6 weeks. If the labs are normal at that time, then I wouldn't recheck the hepatic function for another 3-6 months.
exactly, and then throw in the majority of members who dont follow a prescribed diet with detailed macros and micros, potentially abuse other substances or are unaware of peripheral prescription counterindications and it becomes the most detrimental practice you could recommend.
From a fucking physician.
I honestly can't help but point out the fact that someone like you is trying to argue with me in my area of specialized training, all the while using that grammar and syntax. Ruxin, diet is important, but it won't hurt a damn thing in the acute setting, the most it might do it limit the potential of your gains. Additionally, if you are reckless enough to get on here without reading anything at all, then what makes you think they are going to read or listen to any of the recommendations you or I have been offering? Furthermore, what the FUCK is a peripheral prescription counterindication? I can put 2 and 2 together, but you really gave yourself away with that little sentence. I think you're referring to CONTRAindications.
Here, let me say it once again. IF someone were to be doing those things and not following a diet and taking "peripheral prescriptions" with "counterindications," then that would mean they are being seen by a physician who is already following their lab work.
I'll finish off by saying this - I am open minded and I will agree with anything that has a valid reasoning or solid evidence for why you are choosing to do what you are doing. If you are going to tell people to get "x,y,z labs every X often" then you need to give your reasoning, what you're looking for, and have a plan for changing the medication. That's all for now.