PMID 12354393
Serious adverse reactions have been reported in individuals who abuse anabolic androgenic steroids and include cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, hepatotoxicity, and serious psychiatric manifestations, including major depression, mania, paranoia, psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, hostility and aggression
Response of the -opioid system to social rejection and acceptance
Common symptoms include: Sharp, shooting pain down the leg Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot Burning or electric sensations that worsen when sitting or standing for long periods Weakness or heaviness in the affected leg Pain that intensifies with coughing, sneezing, or bending Difficulty walking or maintaining balance If your sciatica symptoms are mild or recent, several self-care strategies may help ease discomfort before seeking professional care: Focus on hip, hamstring, and lower back stretches to release tension around the sciatic nerve