Body Builders that have died from Steroids

[Extra_Strong]

There are a few bodybuilders that could have died had they not gone on dialysis. That is directly related to steroids. The profound development of body mass can be extremely hard on the kidneys. There are some that suffer a stroke because of their blood pressure being off the charts. By the way, high blood pressure is also what triggers the failing of the kidneys for those that might not know this. The kidneys are a very fragile organ.
Arnold S. had to have that surgery related to his heart valve. They say that although it was a genetic weak link for him, that steroids are what caused the progression of his already existing condition. And therefore the need for surgery.
Look at steroids this way. Steroids will latch onto your weak link. If you are predisposed to going bald because of DHT then you can aggravate this condition and speed of the process of losing your hair with juice. If you genetically have weak kidneys, a heart condition, etc...you get my drift.
Look at steroids as an age accelerator, if you will. That aortic valve you had to have replaced at the ripe old age of 80 or 90 now needs to be done because you used steroids for 20 years and now you're barely 50. You could have kept your hair until you were 60 but at this point you're only 28 and have been using steroids for the past 5 years and now even Rogaine can't save you. You might have gained 50, 100, 200lb of blubber and by the time you're 50 your kidneys are failing. Or perhaps you gained 60lb of solid muscle. That with the extra water bloat did your kidneys in at the tender age of 30. And you've only done steroids for several years.
I know the topic is death but don't kid yourself, folks. I personally know of someone who had a stroke in his 30's, a friend of a friend died due to liver failure related to steroid use. He was told to stop due to poor liver value tests and wouldn't stop. And he died.
I know that I am taking risks by using steroids. So far my lab results show no negative signs for heart, liver and kidneys. But I know that my hypothalamus and endocrine systems get heavily shot down.
All in the name of more muscle...

This is merrily speculation. No doubt that no much can stress the body but saying it will do this or do that, there is just no way of really knowing.

There is also the fact that a person willing to do steroids in many cases is more prone to do other drugs. Or having a more hard core liftstyle. If you are doing them and your blood pressure is high and you dont try to manage it what else are you willing to do. Doing moderate dosages, I just do not believe will speed up your lift or cause u to age faster.

But there is the fact that many take big chance win competing Drinking low amounts of water, taking diuretics, painkillers, and if there is health risks of there other things will always get pushed to blameing the steroids.

there are usually way to many other facters.. to just say steroids caused it, is just wrong.

like Lyle Alzado for one. his life was crazy!!



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[chicagobuffedbod]

I agree that most guys who do steroids are into other heavy recreational drugs. I know of two that aspirated while passed out from taking G or whatever from mixing it with alcohol.
Even prescription medication is known to have side effects. Why wouldn't any of you think that steroids can't? If you were to take Lipitor and your liver enzymes go up none of you would say..."Well...we can't prove it was the Lipitor that actually did this."
Stop dreaming. Some of these guys that take 1g or more of test a week and you think it's not going to have an effect on the body?
If you're referring to some light "junior" cycle where a guy only takes only 200mg of test a week with perhaps another 200mg of eq or decca a week. That is mild and I don't think will do much. But the monster boys that take monster sized cycles...it has an impact on their health. It's just like any other medication you put into your body. You can't take a boat load of diuretics, or cholesterol medication or blood pressure medication or sleeping pills to create a stronger desired result without hurting yourself.

 

[Powerbuilder333]

If you need an aortic valve replaced your much better off having it replaced at 50 than at 80. Ask Rodney Dangerfield - oh you can't, because he died during the replacement operation. BTW Arnold's mother also had her aortic valve replaced. Maybe she was a gear head too?

 

[jokerswild]

If you need an aortic valve replaced your much better off having it replaced at 50 than at 80. Ask Rodney Dangerfield - oh you can't, because he died during the replacement operation. BTW Arnold's mother also had her aortic valve replaced. Maybe she was a gear head too?

Face the facts, CBB speaks the truth, and it is just that, the truth...some people can't accept that.....every action has equal and oposite reaction, nothing is free we are sacrificing the long term for short term benefits, deal with it or get off the porch ....

 

[rearnakedchoke]

I am new here, so I don't know if my post really matters .. i am sure roids have lead to many people's deaths ... unfortunatley, there are dumb people out there that take them irresponsibly .. but, cigarettes have killed far more people than roids ever will, and I can go to the corner store buys cigs and smoke myself to death and no one would care ... same with alcohol ... as long as the gov't is getting there easy money, those vices will never be banned ... and don't let me get started on lotteries and casinos ..

 

[chicagobuffedbod]

Face the facts, CBB speaks the truth, and it is just that, the truth...some people can't accept that.....every action has equal and oposite reaction, nothing is free we are sacrificing the long term for short term benefits, deal with it or get off the porch ....

Okay so you can discredit one of my examples about the aortic valve. That's fine. But people do develop severe liver and kidney problems and heart problems.

Look! I'm not ragging on you guys for doing heavy cycles. If anyone does a somewhat hefty cycle that would definitely be me.
Ex:
1200mg test weekly
600mg EQ weekly
75mg tren EOD

My point is, heavy steroid use is linked to some serious health problems. I personally know of an IFBB pro who probably won't be a pro any longer because he nearly had to go on dialysis from his huge cycles. He can't take juice anymore.

I accept the risks, I'm not denying them. But a lot of you are kidding yourselves that there exist no proof in the harm that steroid use can do.

Some people, for whatever reason, can't handle these compounds in their systems as well as others can.

 

[Powerbuilder333]

Face the facts, CBB speaks the truth, and it is just that, the truth...some people can't accept that.....every action has equal and oposite reaction, nothing is free we are sacrificing the long term for short term benefits, deal with it or get off the porch ....

Way to speak in cliches', and for not having an original thought.
I roll the dice, I'll pay the price. Just don't blow smoke up my ass, with bullshit facts - LOL.

 

[HeLives07]

Way to speak in cliches', and for not having an original thought.
I roll the dice, I'll pay the price. Just don't blow smoke up my ass, with bullshit facts - LOL.

I understand what you're saying about bringing facts to the table but if one thing in life is true it's that an action of any sort will produce a reaction, good or bad. Who cares whether it's an original thought, it's true.

Just make sure the action is a well thought out and educated one.

 

[palehorse51]

I wonder how many people died today of heart, kidney, liver, cancer etc, who never smoked, drank, took a pill or med of any kind, ate right etc...hhmmmmmmmmmm????

YOU'RE GONNA DIE A HORRIBLE PAINFUL DEATH SHITTING AND PISSING YOURSELF WAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man I sure hope I live to be 80 so I can shit myself and be a burden to all those around me and watch all my loved ones die. strapped to a wheelchair and being fed through a tube. Will you help me change my piss sack?

I hate to break it to you but, the chemicals, carcinogens and pollutants in the air, water, soil and food are gonna kill you faster than the roids.

 

[HeLives07]

I hate to break it to you but, the chemicals, carcinogens and pollutants in the air, water, soil and food are gonna kill you faster than the roids.

That's true but you HAVE TO eat and breathe to live. I don't think juicing is a necessity of life.