Bloodwork

[chaos]

Brian changes horses mid gallop and everyone forgets about his probation officer.

He had a probation officer for violating a "do not contact" order didn't he?

[Dave D]

He had a probation officer for violating a "do not contact" order didn't he?

It could have been for trying to breed with the horse. The south frowns on this type of activity even if you own 10% of the animal.

[webstar]

Imagine if this walking heart attack got a CT scan

Would love to see his calcium scores

The years of abusing Steriods and rec drugs have surely calcified his arteries

[oldtimer1]

So many tests can be ordered. I'm interested in a calcium scoring test. That along with CRP for cardiac inflammation is a better predictor of heart trouble than the conventional tests like cholesterol.

My blood test for cancer ordered by my blood oncologist cost $10,000. My conventional blood tests showed high white blood cells for two years in a row. He had to determine the cause. Usually it's just an infection but  in my case it was found  to be blood cancer. It was hand examined by a pathologist to count the percentage of cancerous blood cells. Insurance paid $8000 and the doc ate the $2000 of the bill. I do feel like a pin cushion getting blood taken every month.

On another topic is blood tests isn't everything concerning the number one killer of man heart disease. I remember Casey Viator telling me he had perfect blood tests. He died from a heart attack and it wasn't long after our conversation. Sad to say he looked unhealthy and his face looked terribly bloated.

[Never1AShow]

Might as well throw in a PSA test right?

[ThisisOverload]

On another topic is blood tests isn't everything concerning the number one killer of man heart disease. I remember Casey Viator telling me he had perfect blood tests. He died from a heart attack and it wasn't long after our conversation. Sad to say he looked unhealthy and his face looked terribly bloated.

Much more to it.

Bloodwork is just step one in tracking your health.

But most addicts like hanky use it to validate their drug abuse.

See it as a green light to keep pushing gear.

Then stroke out or have organ failure.

[Krankenstein]

So many tests can be ordered. I'm interested in a calcium scoring test. That along with CRP for cardiac inflammation is a better predictor of heart trouble than the conventional tests like cholesterol.

My blood test for cancer ordered by my blood oncologist cost $10,000. My conventional blood tests showed high white blood cells for two years in a row. He had to determine the cause. Usually it's just an infection but  in my case it was found  to be blood cancer. It was hand examined by a pathologist to count the percentage of cancerous blood cells. Insurance paid $8000 and the doc ate the $2000 of the bill. I do feel like a pin cushion getting blood taken every month.

On another topic is blood tests isn't everything concerning the number one killer of man heart disease. I remember Casey Viator telling me he had perfect blood tests. He died from a heart attack and it wasn't long after our conversation. Sad to say he looked unhealthy and his face looked terribly bloated.

A bodybuilder telling the truth is the hardest thing to believe.

[oldtimer1]

Much more to it.

Bloodwork is just step one in tracking your health.

But most addicts like hanky use it to validate their drug abuse.

See it as a green light to keep pushing gear.

Then stroke out or have organ failure.

True, stuff like blood pressure, resting heart rate; how fast your heart slows after exercise, visceral body fat and VO2 levels are a few.

In the end we are all going to die. It's best to put the risk factors in your favor and not on death's favor.

[webstar]

He had a probation officer for violating a "do not contact" order didn't he?

Don’t think you get a probation officer for violating a restraining order. Also, he had to see the PO weekly or monthly forget. However he posted about it.

Also, if he violated a restraining order don’t think there would be travel restrictions

[Marty Champions]

He's going for blood tests, not a fucking CT scan.  He would need to speak to his PCP and exhibit signs that a heart attack is imminent. 

a coronary calcium scam is a great idea

[Gym Rat]

He's going for blood tests, not a fucking CT scan.  He would need to speak to his PCP and exhibit signs that a heart attack is imminent. 

Actually anyone can go get a calcium scan on their own w/out a PCP.
I paid 150.00 and went on my own. Saw some minor calcium (decades of statins doing their job in my case) calcifying plaque.
It then kicked off lots of follow-up testing which led to an "all clear" and very healthy diagnosis. (Stress-Echo, Nuclear-Stress, etc).

Got a booklet of printouts, with images of the arteries, heart, etc. Ejection fraction was 65% which they said was perfect. (In between 55% - 70%).
Zero signs of any blockage.

I know a guy who got the calcium score and had zero calcium (and very low cholesterol levels), 6 months later he had a triple bypass. It doesn't detect soft-plaque.
The stuff that can kill you suddenly...

[Marty Champions]

Actually anyone can go get a calcium scan on their own w/out a PCP.
I paid 150.00 and went on my own. Saw some minor calcium (decades of statins doing their job in my case) calcifying plaque.
It then kicked off lots of follow-up testing which led to an "all clear" and very healthy diagnosis. (Stress-Echo, Nuclear-Stress, etc).

Got a booklet of printouts, with images of the arteries, heart, etc. Ejection fraction was 65% which they said was perfect. (In between 55% - 70%).
Zero signs of any blockage.

I know a guy who got the calcium score and had zero calcium (and very low cholesterol levels), 6 months later he had a triple bypass. It doesn't detect soft-plaque.
The stuff that can kill you suddenly...

if cholesterol is too low then you get issues like anxiety depression and infections

[Never1AShow]

On another topic is blood tests isn't everything concerning the number one killer of man heart disease. I remember Casey Viator telling me he had perfect blood tests. He died from a heart attack and it wasn't long after our conversation. Sad to say he looked unhealthy and his face looked terribly bloated.

Number One killer for men over 40 is ignoring obvious signs. Sounds like someone we all know.

[bhank]

Sign up for 300 worth of bloodwork and it's not enough lol it's a pretty good start. Like I said my main concern is I may have low Iron and be anemic. That is what was going on last time. I have been tired recently and want to determine if it is hormone or nutrition related. If I am having Iron deficiency anemia I will probably go to a specialist. Obviously, anemia would be hindering my gains. Iron deficiency is also a cause for a rapid heartbeat. Additionally last time I had low calcium as well. I want to see if my body is properly absorbing nutrients from my diet and if not what I need to supplement.

Most of the side effects that you guys are worried about such as thick blood I do not have in fact I have the opposite. I need thicker blood I did not have enough blood last time every blood score was low. I also had a total cholesterol of 157 last time so that is not a concern either. My blood pressure is also in the ideal range. I am looking for hormonal and nutritional deficiencies.

"The most common cause of anemia is low levels of iron, known as iron-deficiency anemia (IDA). This is the most common type in people with Crohn’s. The long-term irritation and swelling in your gut that often happens with Crohn’s can mess up your body’s ability to absorb and use iron properly."

[Gym Rat]

Blood work is important, but its not the be-all / end-all.
Again, it does not detect anything soft-plaque related.
Same guy (who had widow-maker) had perfect bloods...
Except for the low cholesterol.

[joswift]

Sign up for 300 worth of bloodwork and it's not enough lol it's a pretty good start. Like I said my main concern is I may have low Iron and be anemic. That is what was going on last time. I have been tired recently and want to determine if it is hormone or nutrition related. If I am having Iron deficiency anemia I will probably go to a specialist. Obviously, anemia would be hindering my gains. Iron deficiency is also a cause for a rapid heartbeat. Additionally last time I had low calcium as well. I want to see if my body is properly absorbing nutrients from my diet and if not what I need to supplement.

Most of the side effects that you guys are worried about such as thick blood I do not have in fact I have the opposite. I need thicker blood I did not have enough blood last time every blood score was low. I also had a total cholesterol of 157 last time so that is not a concern either. My blood pressure is also in the ideal range. I am looking for hormonal and nutritional deficiencies.

"The most common cause of anemia is low levels of iron, known as iron-deficiency anemia (IDA). This is the most common type in people with Crohn’s. The long-term irritation and swelling in your gut that often happens with Crohn’s can mess up your body’s ability to absorb and use iron properly."

First time having bloods done in 20 years of blasting gear

If you had been on prescribed TRT you would have had regular bloods.

And dont try and say you have had bloods done before, your current exitement and enthusiasm tells me different.

[bhank]

First time having bloods done in 20 years of blasting gear

If you had been on prescribed TRT you would have had regular bloods.

And dont try and say you have had bloods done before, your current exitement and enthusiasm tells me different.

I have shared my bloodwork here before fucking moron. I have had bloodwork done at least a dozen times. You are required to get bloodwork before a Dr will prescribe you anything.

[joswift]

I have shared my bloodwork here before fucking moron. I have had bloodwork done at least a dozen times. You are required to get bloodwork before a Dr will prescribe you anything.

then why are you posting about it like a kid with a new toy

Calm down and shut the fuck up

You have other pressing issues like why did you have a probation officer?

[Marty Champions]

Sign up for 300 worth of bloodwork and it's not enough lol it's a pretty good start. Like I said my main concern is I may have low Iron and be anemic. That is what was going on last time. I have been tired recently and want to determine if it is hormone or nutrition related. If I am having Iron deficiency anemia I will probably go to a specialist. Obviously, anemia would be hindering my gains. Iron deficiency is also a cause for a rapid heartbeat. Additionally last time I had low calcium as well. I want to see if my body is properly absorbing nutrients from my diet and if not what I need to supplement.

Most of the side effects that you guys are worried about such as thick blood I do not have in fact I have the opposite. I need thicker blood I did not have enough blood last time every blood score was low. I also had a total cholesterol of 157 last time so that is not a concern either. My blood pressure is also in the ideal range. I am looking for hormonal and nutritional deficiencies.

"The most common cause of anemia is low levels of iron, known as iron-deficiency anemia (IDA). This is the most common type in people with Crohn’s. The long-term irritation and swelling in your gut that often happens with Crohn’s can mess up your body’s ability to absorb and use iron properly."

crohns is a very popular title to bear in these times , how debilitating is it actually?

[joswift]

crohns is a very popular title to bear in these times , how debilitating is it actually?

he has no idea, he hasnt got it.

[GymnJuice]

Imagine if this walking heart attack got a CT scan

Would love to see his calcium scores

The years of abusing Steriods and rec drugs have surely calcified his arteries

I wouldn't be surprised if Hanky has a lot of noncalcified plaque as well. He won't know how bad off he is until something drastic happens.

[bhank]

crohns is a very popular title to bear in these times , how debilitating is it actually?

I know 2 women sisters both are in their mid 40s with Cystic Fibrosis the bad version. Both have less than 40% lung capacity. Both were told they would be dead by 30. Both have to get transfusions all the time one even has a port in her chest for it. They take 200k worth of medication a year. One is on disability and is completely nonfunctional doesn't work and just sits around depressed praying for Jesus to take her. The other works raises a child and has an active lifestyle. So how debilitating is Cystic Fibrosis? Depends on the person and their will to live.

So yeah I could tell you guys my issues, and you would all laugh and make fun of me and say I am making excuses. So why bother. Crohn's sucks it can be completely debilitating and make you hate your life. I plan to move forward and live my life the way I want to live it regardless. I do make concessions for it and I try to plan around it and not judge myself too harshly when I have issues. I do the best I can. But yeah somedays I am completely incapacitated by it.

[Krankenstein]

I have shared my bloodwork here before fucking moron. I have had bloodwork done at least a dozen times. You are required to get bloodwork before a Dr will prescribe you anything.

The same doctor that prescribed you the HGH, or do you have a different provider (other than your hernia doc which denied you the script)

[Krankenstein]

I know 2 women sisters both are in their mid 40s with Cystic Fibrosis the bad version. Both have less than 40% lung capacity. Both were told they would be dead by 30. Both have to get transfusions all the time one even has a port in her chest for it. They take 200k worth of medication a year. One is on disability and is completely nonfunctional doesn't work and just sits around depressed praying for Jesus to take her. The other works raises a child and has an active lifestyle. So how debilitating is Cystic Fibrosis? Depends on the person and their will to live.

So yeah I could tell you guys my issues, and you would all laugh and make fun of me and say I am making excuses. So why bother. Crohn's sucks it can be completely debilitating and make you hate your life. I plan to move forward and live my life the way I want to live it regardless. I do make concessions for it and I try to plan around it and not judge myself too harshly when I have issues. I do the best I can. But yeah somedays I am completely incapacitated by it.

Irrelevant.....

You do make excuses....the best is your crohns is so bad you go into organ failure if you drop below 190lbs....fucking hilarious.  Why don't we see all crohns patient over 190lbs and lean like you if that is the case?  Good thing you found that life saving HRT/TRT doctor to give you the drugs needed to maintain that weight.

[webstar]

I know 2 women sisters both are in their mid 40s with Cystic Fibrosis the bad version. Both have less than 40% lung capacity. Both were told they would be dead by 30. Both have to get transfusions all the time one even has a port in her chest for it. They take 200k worth of medication a year. One is on disability and is completely nonfunctional doesn't work and just sits around depressed praying for Jesus to take her. The other works raises a child and has an active lifestyle. So how debilitating is Cystic Fibrosis? Depends on the person and their will to live.

So yeah I could tell you guys my issues, and you would all laugh and make fun of me and say I am making excuses. So why bother. Crohn's sucks it can be completely debilitating and make you hate your life. I plan to move forward and live my life the way I want to live it regardless. I do make concessions for it and I try to plan around it and not judge myself too harshly when I have issues. I do the best I can. But yeah somedays I am completely incapacitated by it.

How debilitating is your agoraphobia and anorexia?