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Glossary Glossary  regarding steroids Jun 12, 2008  Hi Vergel!
Not so long ago I asked you a question regarding use of
hormones/steroids etc. You advised me to take all blood tests
such as: free testosterone, thyroid, estradiol, Dhea, insulin,
glucose. My doctor took some of these tests, not all cause one
test concludes the other according to him. Anyhow all my blood
levels came out fine. Therefore he says I should not use
steroids/hormones. He says steroids/hormones are only given to
people with severe hiv/aids, basically dying. I am healthy, had
hiv 8 years, not on meds for moment due to
lypodystrophy/atrophy.  I want to gain muscles on my legs/arms.
I've always had skinny arms/legs but now it looks very bad. My
question is: Is it correct that I'm not a c