Accused of anabolic steroid abuse by rhuemi and endocrinologist

[birdyflame]

Muscle biopsy shows myopathy that occurs with anabolic steroid abuse, Also have MRI and tests for pituitary tumour nad and bloods for ? hypopituitary. Results show low testosterone consistant with anabolic steroid abuse. I have never used anabolic steroids at anytime. Could something internally be wrong. I have episodes of feeling unwell with sweats, hypoiglycaemic symptoms and low blood pressure.

[birdyflame]

Thank you I have never taken supplements or drugs. I do not have necrotizing type of myopathy but may have an inflammatory or autoimmune condition. My endo is to do a random cortisol once i have been on testosterone for six weeks.
Thank you for your advice

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Yes, chronic use of steroids can cause a decrease in testosterone level. However, if you have never abused or used them, then go over the food items, supplements etc which you use. Maybe one of them contains anabolic steroids. If this is also not the case, ask your doctor whether you have adrenal gland dysfunction.
Anabolic steroid abuse causes necrotizing myopathy which is also seen use of lipid lowering drugs, certain types of autoimmune disorders and in chronic inflammatory conditions.
Please discuss all these possibilities with your doctor. Take care!

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