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Can Steroid Use Make Concussions Worse?
Mild traumatic brain injury, and concussion, is in the forefront of public consciousness right now because of repeated news concerning high profile athletes being found to have, chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE. It is speculated that 20% of boxers might get CTE based on pugilistic dementia numbers, but 9 out of 9 football players studied had CTE. It appears that modern athletes who are prone to taking anabolic steroids and getting shots to the head are more prone to CTE.
Anabolic steroids for muscle are purported to accelerate healing – but as many say – at what cost. CTE may have been seen in 1 in 5 boxers many years ago – before the disease had its new name.
We’ve got more information about concussions and the possible effects of steroids and how they play with this type of injury. LIVE with Dr. Joseph Clark Wednesday August 22nd @ 7PM EST at BEYONDtheCheers on blogtalkradio. Dial-in TOLL FREE 1-877-357-2448 in Canada and United States to ask a question, or email in advance.
