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What Causes Whole Body Cramping After Taking Anabolic Steroids?

I have taken anabolic steroids for years, it was not for vanity it was livelyhood to put food on my table, but anyways i have to take them prescribed because of pituitary suppression, now what ever steroid i take except testosterone is causeing severe cramping, without taking such things. I gain fat without them. And no I am not taking an abusive dose, why is my whole body cramping, or possible tearing!
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Hi,

It is a side effect from long term steroid treatment, you may need to readjust your dose by returning to your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Whole Body Cramping After Taking Anabolic Steroids?

Hi, It is a side effect from long term steroid treatment, you may need to readjust your dose by returning to your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist