Putting an 80 Year Old on Steroids
As a doctor I see a lot of elderly men with lung problems who need to go on steroids. That is why I was surprised to see the headline about an 80 year old man getting busted for being on them. Am I doing something illegal with these patients? I’m kidding. The real story is that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s suspended Don Ramos of Colorado Springs because he tested positive for steroids while attempting to set a world record in his age group at the Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championships in June. That test has got to be the easiest one to find cheaters. Let’s see, he is 80 so any testosterone at ALL in his system should be a red flag! But I have to say this, who gives a flying crap? He is almost at this end of his natural life expectancy and the testosterone is letting him do more than most 50 year olds do. Instead of punishing him we should be studying his protocol. And then I am going on it.
Since when do chronic lungers go on testosterone for their breathing? I thought it was
prednisone? I suspect prednisone is a no-no as it can cut down on inflammation and technically
give a temporary edge.
I believe the issue is the fact the guy was on exogenous steroids. Sure it makes him function better in real life but that may give him an advantage over all the “natural” 80 year old weight
lifters out there! (sic)
I also believe the testing methods can discern between exogenous and endogenous androgens.
Plus all the female athletes can take their birth control pills with no problems.
I know the difference. I was just kidding.
Obviously the problem is PED’s in the arena of organized competition. Apart from that, hell yeah I’m for it – that and trolling for young chicks with my social security check.
I’m on the list after you , Doug!