mike.m-@obra.org
I can probably get this one. I will reply to Keith privately.
For the whole group; in USCF sanctioned racing corticosteroids are allowed
inhaled, topically applied (on the skin) or injected into a joint but they
require filing a Therapeutic Use Exemption. You can get one on the USADA
web site at:
http://www.usantidoping.org/files/AbbreviatedTUEapplication0204.pdf
Corticosteroids are not allowed to be taken orally or given by intramuscular
or intravenous injection regardless of whether there is a medical indication
or not.
On the subject of asthma, beta agonists, e.g. Albuterol, also require a TUE.
For OBRA racing the newly approved rule is:
"Exceptions will be made for therapeutic drugs as prescribed by a licensed
physician for medical diseases. The athlete must, upon request by an OBRA
official, produce a physician?s note or prescription for any substance on
the prohibited list."
Mike Murray
-----Original Message-----
From: Keith A. Prior [mailto:toka-@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 12:01 PM
To: ob-@topica.com
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Any asthma sufferers in OBRA land?
Hello:
I was an asthmatic from age 5 to age 19. I have not had any attacks until
just this past summer at age 33. They have
become worse since October of '03. Needless to say this put a damper on my
cycling and was even difficult to even pick
up my son at times as I would be out of breath. After suffering form months
and having attacks that lasted for
days I decided to see my doctor. She prescribed a inhaled corticosteroid
called Flovent. I do 2 puffs in the morning
and 2 at night and since starting on this medication have not had on e
single attack or sign of bronchial constriction.
And feel 100% better. I have also not noticed any side effects and am quite
peased with what it is doing even though I
am not crazy about being on medication of any kind.
While I feel that I have found a 'miracle drug' I wonder what long term
effects it might have particularly as an athlete.
If anyone in OBRA land has had experience with asthma, Flovent or any other
asthma medication I would love to hear your
stories.
Thank You,
Keith Prior
Team Los Ciclistas
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