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If i have an epidural steroid injection for bad back/leg pain & enter a race will it show as an illegal drug?
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Should not: You need to look at the rules of the race and if a question ask the race organizer. You need to be certain your physician feels it is OK to run in the race.
Answered 9/16/2014
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No.: No worries. Your body also makes corticosteroids naturally to decrease inflammation.
Answered 9/16/2014
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No, you only: Get in trouble for anabolic steroids, not the catabolic you received
Answered 9/28/2016
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