The Golden Flower Pot Summary

Steroids are best known as a muscle enhancing drug used by men in athletics and body building. Forms of steroids are prescribed by doctors to help reduce inflammation in joints and muscles and to speed healing due to ailments. As long as you are following the prescribed doses by your physician, the side effects should be minimal other than the normal weight gain or bloating. However, you should know the dangers and the potential side effects of steroid use.

Reduce sperm count up to 90%. Cases show this decline as permanent that cannot be reversed Impotence Development of breast also known as Gynecomastia. Increased amount of estrogen in a man can cause the production of breasts Shrinking of the testicles Difficulty or pain while urinating

Women also use steroids to enhance their body and muscles. Side effects in women are:

noticeable facial hair growth Deepened voice Breast reduction Irregular menstrual cycle

The side effects that are present in both men and women may include:

Rapid weight gain Acne Blood clotting disorder Bloated appearance Premature heart attacks and or strokes Liver damage Weakened tendons High cholesterol level

The two most common types of steroids are HGH (Human Growth Hormone) and anabolic steroids. The difference between the two is that HGH is much easier to absorb without injecting. This is actually the reason why it has become very popular with athletes. HGH can have minor side effects, and compared to anabolic steroids, HGH may not show up in certain blood test. Unlike anabolic steroids, which can cause premature growth during adolescent periods, the HGH user usually suffers from mood swings and psychological disorders. These side effects can eventually lead to suicide attempts and depression if not monitored.

Steroids are powerful and helpful drugs that are used for cancer treatments- bronchial ailments enhanced bone lengthening for under developing children, relieving inflammation in joints, tendons and muscles and for enhancing muscle mass. Steroids under a physician's care can be effecting medical treatment. However, you should ask your doctor for all know side effects and research the steroid that is prescribed.

If you are suffering from arthritis or muscle pain and have been prescribed steroids for the treatment, be aware of the dangers of prolonged use. Your doctor may also prescribe or suggest NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammation Drugs). The most prominent members of this group of drugs are aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen partly because they are available over-the-counter in many areas. These drugs have their own side effects for prolonged use, such as liver damage and stomach ulcers and digestive problems.

If you are looking for a safe and effective pain reliever to common arthritis joint pain or muscle pain look for topical pain relief gels that contain at least 3% menthol and therapeutic levels of the extract of the Arnica Montana flower and MSM. These products have been found to provide safe and beneficial results without any side effects from prolong use. One product that is FDA compliant and contains therapeutic levels of Arnica and Menthol is AMR-7.

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