Why Do They Ask You If You've Ever Taken Steroids Before You Have Surgery?

velocity22 · 05-21-2008, 03:27 AM

It's a question on the questionnaire. Thoughts? What should I put down?

ILIEKFUDE · 05-21-2008, 07:35 AM

if you have, id say (ya i took andro when it was legal)

Beverly McD. · 05-21-2008, 09:25 AM

They more probably are referring to such things as Prednisone, or even asthma inhalers.

Drugs such as these are hard on internal organs. I would tell the doctor, and also tell him you're not comfortable putting it in writing.

Ulter · 05-21-2008, 10:07 AM

No, you don't want to tell anyone about AAS use. You never want to tell a doctor you use steroids. If he puts that on the chart you're toast when your insurance carrier's claims adjuster sees it. Steroids have no bearing on your surgery but insurance companies will use that to deny the claim and rate up your insurance in the future.

<<< health claims adjuster 9 years

Iron God · 05-21-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ulter

No, you don't want to tell anyone about AAS use. You never want to tell a doctor you use steroids. If he puts that on the chart you're toast when your insurance carrier's claims adjuster sees it. Steroids have no bearing on your surgery but insurance companies will use that to deny the claim and rate up your insurance in the future.

<<< health claims adjuster 9 years

I have been telling this to people for years!!! The insurance companies see you as a drug addict

HULK1550 · 05-21-2008, 01:19 PM

never understood why any one would say anything that could come bite you in the ass later.

Blut Wump · 05-21-2008, 02:01 PM

Is the question about cortico-steroids rather than aas.

Ulter · 05-21-2008, 05:08 PM

I've seen it recently when I went in for my bicep tendon surgery. They are asking about AAS now on the admission form.

nychris · 05-21-2008, 05:17 PM

About 2 years ago my endocrinologist asked me if I was on anything and I told her no. She ran a full blood panel and called me a few days later asking why my testosterone levels were in the 3000+ range, haha. I had to admit it then. Do you think this is on my permanent record now and I'm screwed?

Blut Wump · 05-21-2008, 05:24 PM

I see why they call it an admission form.

Fawkes · 05-21-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nychris

About 2 years ago my endocrinologist asked me if I was on anything and I told her no. She ran a full blood panel and called me a few days later asking why my testosterone levels were in the 3000+ range, haha. I had to admit it then. Do you think this is on my permanent record now and I'm screwed?

It will be in the endicrinologists records 5-7 years by law. If they are smart they will microfiche it and it will be permenant. If they are average they will throw the file away 5-7 years after.

As long as no other doctor has the records, its probably nothing to worry about.

You could find a new primary care physician and start over and just don't mention the endocrinologist - then the paper trail is somewhat broken. Your insurance would contact the primary care, and if they did not know about the endo, it would go no deeper.

Unless it is on MIB.

Fawkes · 05-21-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ulter

I've seen it recently when I went in for my bicep tendon surgery. They are asking about AAS now on the admission form.

If your PCP has you on HRT, would you mention that?

Blut Wump · 05-22-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fawkes

If your PCP has you on HRT, would you mention that?

It's difficult to answer your question with seeing the question on the admissions form.

If the question is along the lines of "Are you taking any exogenous ass" then there's little scope for interpretation; it's 'yes' or 'no'.

If the question is "Are you taking any aas" then it is open to interpretation. Being human, we're all taking aas since we manufacture steroids endogenously and, furthermore, many common foods contain steroids. One must thus conclude that the question isn't asking that since the answer would be 'yes' for everyone, making the question redundant. I'd interpret it as asking whether one is taking excessive aas and answer in the negative.

Ulter · 05-22-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Fawkes

If your PCP has you on HRT, would you mention that?

No. I pay cash for HRT so it doesn't show up on MIB. When you sign up you don't sign the "authorization to release information".

Fawkes · 05-22-2008, 01:46 PM

Yeah I p-ay cash for my doctor prescribed HRT too. Keeps my free test around 1000 and is $21 a month

Halfway · 05-22-2008, 02:22 PM

There's usually a thread a week about this on EF where some genius tells everyone it's ok to go the full disclosure route because his doc is a 'good bro'

shake my head in wonder at the idiocy of some people...

solidspine · 05-22-2008, 06:02 PM

I would be certain to be off all gear before I have anesthesia.

I once had a bad experience with anesthesia, and suspect that being on my cycle contributed to the complications.

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Ulter Chairman of the board Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Orlando Posts: 27,391 Rep Power: 271176	I've seen it recently when I went in for my bicep tendon surgery. They are asking about AAS now on the admission form. __________________ > . . When you register at www.theafstore.com make sure you register as an AF Board Member to get the discounted pricing.

05-21-2008, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159437	They more probably are referring to such things as Prednisone, or even asthma inhalers. Drugs such as these are hard on internal organs. I would tell the doctor, and also tell him you're not comfortable putting it in writing.

05-21-2008, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Blut Wump The Venerable Wump Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,166 Rep Power: 287264	Is the question about cortico-steroids rather than aas.

05-21-2008, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
nychris Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 541 Rep Power: 20252	About 2 years ago my endocrinologist asked me if I was on anything and I told her no. She ran a full blood panel and called me a few days later asking why my testosterone levels were in the 3000+ range, haha. I had to admit it then. Do you think this is on my permanent record now and I'm screwed?

05-21-2008, 05:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blut Wump The Venerable Wump Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,166 Rep Power: 287264	I see why they call it an admission form.

05-22-2008, 01:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fawkes Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 761 Rep Power: 0	Yeah I p-ay cash for my doctor prescribed HRT too. Keeps my free test around 1000 and is $21 a month

05-22-2008, 02:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
Halfway Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 90292 Posts: 718 Rep Power: 37452	There's usually a thread a week about this on EF where some genius tells everyone it's ok to go the full disclosure route because his doc is a 'good bro' shake my head in wonder at the idiocy of some people...

05-22-2008, 06:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
solidspine Retired Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,622 Rep Power: 0	I would be certain to be off all gear before I have anesthesia. I once had a bad experience with anesthesia, and suspect that being on my cycle contributed to the complications.