Originally Posted by Bobbielinks
They must be legal. My husband's doctor is in the process of prescribing steroids for his diabetes. However, I am totally confussed. Doctor sent husband to a different doctor, a specialist in diabetes to be further tested for blood sugar level and low testosterone. New doctor says blood sugar looks good, but recommended husband began either shots or patches for low testosterone. When this new doctor said these shots or patches would increase muscle and lower fat my first reaction was "steroids!". Husband is already over weight and refuses to take care of himself. Mind you he is 62 years old, he doesn't need to muscle up, he has never had any chest or leg hair and I don't want him taking steroids. I'm happy with our relationship as it is. We have been in a big fight over this. I'm afriad of the side affects, if any. Just want him to grow old with me. Don't know if I should back off and say nothing if he wants to take the shots or patches.
Steroids and whether your dh should take them or not is something that you should discuss with him and his doctor. Steroids didn't make my dad's chest hair any thicker or his leg hair either (he was a hairy muscular man to begin with) I'm not sure but I don't think they did anything for any of his drives either. But perhaps you should be EXTREMELY honest with the doctor and tell him every single one of your concerns, ask him what the side effects of the that particular steroid are, and what the benefits are. For every person that takes a specific steroid there are numerous and different side effects and benefits. Ask the doctor how long he would have to be on them too. If you aren't satisfied with what this doctor says, get a second opinion --- from another doctor. We're just a bunch of quilters and can't really help on medical issues. We can sympathize, empathize, encourage and tell you our experiences but that's not really going to give you the answers that you need. PLEASE, when it comes to healthcare go to your professionals for real answers.