do you think the capitals have had steroid issues?
with the recent controversy, do you think any of the capitals have actually had run-ins with steroids? 

if you think they did or may have, which players do you think could have been involved? 

whether there was involvement or not, do you think this will blow over or be a big deal in the near future?

what, in your opinion, will this mean for the capitals?

what, in your opinion, will this mean for the nhl?

*i have mixed opinions on the whole matter, but i'll keep them to myself, because i'm interested in other opinions.
rumourmongering notwithstanding, the answer is i don't know. 

i don't know how sophisticated the nhl's testing protocols are, and with the iihf opposed to the wada protocols of athletes having to provide their whereabouts on a 365-day basis (the ioc wants this, and team sport federations iihf, fiba, and fifa are all opposed), there are, potentially, opportunities.

with washington's roster, they will have several members of their team likely playing in the olympics, which has tougher testing standards than the nhl (among other things, a lot of otc cold medication will register a positive test).

i'm not sure about steroids. other ped's like hgh and epo, which help with recovery...without knowing how sophisticated the testing is, it's hard to answer the question.

i'll say this- "if" (and without factual evidence i don't like accusing someone of something) nhlers were to be using ped's, i'd say things like epo and hgh are the most likely options (given the rigours of their season and the marathon that is the playoffs). the league can, and should, test players throughout the season, including the playoffs.

with that being said...it's a joke what north american sports leagues punish drug cheats for when you compare the penalties outside of north america. roughly a suspension of 1/4 of a season in north america, while team sports (rugby, soccer) have 1-2 year bans for a first time offence. if the nfl, nba, mlb, and nhl were to be serious, a 2-year ban for a positive test would indicate a level of seriousness.
if you have had problems with excessive bleeding this may be related. obviously you must be seeing a doctor and you should address this question to the person ordering your tests. good luck. see more... it is wonderful that you have been able to get past the drugs & each day forward will help your system rebuild. some tissues that are irritated or injured by the exposure will repair over weeks, months & years but some effects are lasting. the central nervous system, nerves & heart muscle have little ability to repair if affected. see more... these are some of the safest drugs but not totally devoid of side effects. have you ever consent an allergist about your condition? see more... you would need to tell me what medication you were given and what the gynae thought the cause for the irregular periods was.<br/>best wishes hi kevin<br/><br/>they may well have harmful effects, yes. no one really knows, because they're never studied properly, and so the long term study to prove that they're safe is a non existent one. there is some evidence that they may be risky, especially phedra cut, because of the stimulatnt effect on the heart, and so i don't know that it justifies the risk. the problem is that there's no evidence that they work either. or that you need them. fact of the matter is that you don't need them now. you've just started out with your trianing and rather than waste money on these products (with some risks), i'd encourage you to make sure your diet is good and that you're training well. supplements are not part of the answer - diet is. so rather spend that money on the diet, by seeing a dietician.<br/><br/>good luck<br/> changes are certainly possible, but if you feel a hard lump, or if you are uncertain of the significance of what you are feeling, you should see your doctor for an evaluation to make sure. see more... if you indeed do have mh then you should have been treated in a hospital setting. not only can it cause a deadly increase in muscle metabolism, but it also can increase heart rate. i would recommend against any stimulant like caffeine right now. make sure with your doctor that you have mh. mh is a medical emergency! hi lg, <br>it&#39;ll be interesting to see ( after the weekend, when most readers will be back ) what other people think of the situation you describe. it sounds as if your parents probably are a bit too strict, but with all they hear and see of the dangers of the world today, one can understand their fears  and its even worse when parents don&#39;t care at all. sometimes they may seem to be hypocritical, when they&#39;re actually trying to get you to avoid mistakes they made. your sister sounds immature and spiteful. what would they think if you said you wanted to see a shrink or counsellor to work on the problems they have identified in your behaviour ? ( that way, it makes it harder for them to object  and indeed these diferent perceptions of what is a "problem") ought to be part of what you&#39;d discuss with a counsellor. be cautious about your overdose idea  apart from the obvious dangers to yourself, it&#39;d surely also give them much sronger grounds for being even stricter, which is the exact opposite of what you want to achieve. i have been in your shoes & am sorry to say it hasn't gotten better but... what i will tell you is don't waste time. it sounds like you are ahead of the game at least unlike myself. go get that referral to see a neuro asap - no matter what it is believe me it's better to no because my bosy is still trying to fight the unknown. i too, had a total hysterectomy (11/04) except i was exposed to dirty elevator hydraulic fluid which was on the instruments used internally/externally on me during my surgery. since these surgery my body has fallen apart.i no it's a different situation but you sound just like me about work and how you don't have time to be sick. that's more the reason to get it all taken care of now. i never even had one headache until the hysterectomy, then came the infections all over, flu-like symptoms, joint pain, fatigue, tingling in the hands, burry vision, numbness  then came in 2007 (although they said it was missed on the 2005 mri) brain lesions. apparently i had a few in 2005 that they wrote off as being sinus & miragranes, but then they got a little bigger & spread to different areas. at first with the symptoms & brain lesions they were sure it was ms but the spinal tap & mri on my spine showed no lesions so they were unsure. i was treated with a week of iv steriods because the pain & symptoms were so severe though. depending on the weather my symptoms came & went. i finally began seeing doctors at unc only & at john hopkins in maryland. i was hospitalized for the first time in july due to seizures, which i have never had before. i am currently trying to get the right doctor, medicine, diagnosis for that. so ... this is so much more then u wanted to no but no-one seemed to be proving u with any feedback either so i think i would try.go do what you need to do, please! t medication dosages might not be optimal. discuss with your doctor possible adjustments. see more...