G6PD deficiency - Gear

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Hi Guys,

Ive been hunting around the net for info and have found all sorts of conflicting shit etc. Heres the deal, in 2001 I was diagnosed with G6PD deficiency, My understanding is that its a point mutation in the liver that came about in order to ward of Malaria. Thus making me allergic to anti malaria drug and mothballs (yes mothballs). I was in the army at the time and the anti malaria thing makes sense as allot of my mates came home from overseas with the mozzie fever and I always came back fine.

Anyway....I found out that people with the "disorder" have issues with breakdown of red blood cells thus making them lethargic and not respond well to physical training etc. (Mostly cardio due to oxygenated blood to the muscles etc) I found this odd as I never had any dramas in the army keeping up with the front runners and my Bodybuilding seems to be unaffected??

Why am I posting here you ask? Well my real question is would selected AAS be beneficial to a person with G6PDD? Due to the inherent increase in RBC from certain products? Considering G6PDD is a Liver associated "complication" would one be wise to avoid Orals or is the 17c not going to be an issue?

I know its a weird one, but.....Thoughts, Any Endocrinologists or Haematologists out there?

Cheers.

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[musclenz]

Boldenone might be useful. It increases RBC at doses 400-600mg PW. Generally its run alongside Test at around same dose or higher.

[nate225]

According to Wiki (LOL :grin: ) there are variations in the disorder, meaning some G6PD carriers dont show any increased RBC breakdown while in others it is severe (even requiring transfusions). I'm picking with your level of fitness & performance (I seen ya bro, you're a machine!) that you fall into the less symptomatic group. In theory AAS use shouldn't impact in any way (either positive or negative), unless you show a reaction to the compounds.

If you had low RBC count however substances like Anadrol 50 (Anapolan / Oxymethalone) and Boldenone compounds (Equipoise and similar) would be of use due to their erythopoietic effects (increased production of RBC). However the hepatic stress this could put you under (esp with the oral mentioned) might outweight the benefit.

I believe there are compounds (non AAS) that are used by medical professionals (and cyclists LOL) that would be more benefiaical if decreased RBC was a problem (EPO springs to mind).

Interesting question though 8, love to hear a real medical opinion on this?

[I Declare War]

In before the next round of arm chair haematoendocrinologicalbiologists

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You say you keep up with others and it's not giving you any ill effects? I don't see the point doing anything... there's nothing to treat in your case.

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Great replies so far,

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In before the next round of arm chair haematoendocrinologicalbiologists

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You say you keep up with others and it's not giving you any ill effects? I don't see the point doing anything... there's nothing to treat in your case.

Not just for myself, Looking into it for other "sufferers" also as Im a member of site dedicated to the condition. Ive posted in there but none have experience in AAS.

[Riccardo]

In before the next round of arm chair haematoendocrinologicalbiologists

:grin:

You say you keep up with others and it's not giving you any ill effects? I don't see the point doing anything... there's nothing to treat in your case.

This, unless it is effecting you then there is no cause for concern. Like MNZ said, boldenone is great at stimulating RBC production having said that, even testosterone alone will increase your haematocrit. It's actually one of the concerns when treating older men with testosterone for hormone replacement.

Edit: I see you are looking into it for others also, in that case other AAS besides boldenone will increase haematocrit. Testosterone would be my choice. Alternatively you could look at erythropoietin although I don't have much experience with EPO.

[musclenz]

In before the next round of arm chair haematoendocrinologicalbiologists

:grin:

You say you keep up with others and it's not giving you any ill effects? I don't see the point doing anything... there's nothing to treat in your case.

This, unless it is effecting you then there is no cause for concern. Like MNZ said, boldenone is great at stimulating RBC production having said that, even testosterone alone will increase your haematocrit. It's actually one of the concerns when treating older men with testosterone for hormone replacement.

Edit: I see you are looking into it for others also, in that case other AAS besides boldenone will increase haematocrit. Testosterone would be my choice. Alternatively you could look at erythropoietin although I don't have much experience with EPO.

You could consult with Lance Armstrong. I believe he's an expert on EPO \:D/