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Can Anabolic Steroid Treatment Cause Any Side Effects On Nervous System?

can the use of Doctor-supervised anabolic steroid treatment help prevent the atrophy of muscles experienced by patients with neuropathy (CMT- type 2)? Assuming it is accompanied by a well-devised strengthening program. Any negative side effects on the nervous system?
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to HCM and thank you for posting this query.
The use of anabolic steroids is a very controversial area. Though many discourage it, some people with CMT have found benefit with the same.
A well devised muscle strengthening program would be helpful in maintaining the functional muscle mass longer.
Steroids interfere with the brains ability to produce serotonin. Serotonin is what gives us our sense of well being. When the production of serotonin is interfered with it usually leads to increased depression as well as aggression.
Discuss these issues with your doctor and follow his/ her advice.
Take Care
Dr Noble Zachariah
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Can Anabolic Steroid Treatment Cause Any Side Effects On Nervous System?

Hello, Welcome to HCM and thank you for posting this query. The use of anabolic steroids is a very controversial area. Though many discourage it, some people with CMT have found benefit with the same. A well devised muscle strengthening program would be helpful in maintaining the functional muscle mass longer. Steroids interfere with the brains ability to produce serotonin. Serotonin is what gives us our sense of well being. When the production of serotonin is interfered with it usually leads to increased depression as well as aggression. Discuss these issues with your doctor and follow his/ her advice. Take Care Dr Noble Zachariah