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Originally Posted by koz
Another thing about using steroids for injury recovery. From my very limited medical knowledge, steroids help with reduction of inflammation and swelling. This makes things feel better but doesn't help it in the long run. An "Operator"  doesn't have an off-season to recover from seasonal injuries.
I think you'll find steroids everywhere you go. But IMO, it's not any more used in SF than any other military unit. |
There are two general groups of steroids
Catabolic steroids which reduce inflammation and shut down reactions. Cortisone is an example. They are used a lot in the practice of medicine and are very good for allergic reactions or some things such as Rheumatoid arthritis (a simplification but fairly accurate)
Anabolic steroids build up muscle and speed recovery. Testosterone is one another is decadurabinol. These are used a lot less in medicine.
There are lots of side effects with prolonged use of either.
Both are very effective when used correctly.